New Adventure

My family and I have decided to get healthier. I know, sounds like old news. But, now my wife, my son and his wife, and I are eating healthier and exercising more. We have joined 10 Fitness (www.10fitness.com). My hope is that I will have a partner to work out with at least three days each week. I have been told that increasing muscle mass increases metabolism and calories burned. Therefore, to increase muscle mass one must lift weights. They call it "strength training" now rather than weightlifting. Call it what you want to but strengthening the muscles is a good thing.
My first week included some time on the stationary recumbent bicycle. It rides a lot like the one I ride down the river trail except the scenery is lousy :-). It is not the same sitting there pedaling away only to watch the news or ESPN sports reporting. Watching the river and feeling the breeze in my hair (or, helmet) is much more fun.
Jon Paul and I lifted some weights and worked (played) on the "resistance machines." I had a good time.
I still put in some time just walking, but not as much as I had been. Still it is fun. It is a new adventure. Soon I will be in good physical condition. If you consider 48 weeks soon.
Do you belong to a fitness center or gymn? Which one?