Gym

hours in my dorm, friends ' dorms or even the library, my mind was set for the gym. I knew the gym would be where I spent my free time. My parents left that night and I rode my skateboard around the campus only to realize my building was far away from everything. After riding for about 10 minutes, I realized I was lost and decided to turn around. I rode backdown a path that placed me by the quads. From a distance; the gym was perfect. The lights were on so I rode to the door with a sign that…

working for it will take them very far in their careers. Mick in Carl Deuker Gym Candy, is a 16-year-old boy and a strong one at that, he also knows exactly what he wants, to get drafted to the NFL. Then he realizes that being massive and fast isn't always gonna work, he realizes that he has to put in the work to never be stopped short of his goal and he will do anything to get there. Mick Johnson's experience during the story Gym Candy makes him look at a new way to understand the struggle with…

The UNCA gym is like many other gyms in its mannerisms and general gym etiquette, yet differs in its general populace and overarching atmosphere. I have been attending gyms regularly for approximately three years now, and while working out and especially while resting I have had the opportunity to partake in one of my favorite idle activities, people watching. The gym provides an environment that is unique in that it is centered around self-improvement and so theoretically carries a higher…

Another day at military camp most commonly known as Jr. High gym class. Me, Kate and Rebekah gracefully stumbling along talking about when this muscle building torture was going to come to a halt. Then I started talking about the eye opening dream I had the previous night. This was the start, knowing what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. The gym teachers yelled, “Stop!” I collapsed on top of Rebekah’s dainty body, and begged for water. “What was your dream that you started talking…

I. Gold’s Gym is a private chain of international fitness centers or gyms. Their motto is “Know Your Strength.” Their mission statement is to “enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve through our fitness philosophy, facilities, programs, and products.” I used to work in this establishment as a personal trainer. My main responsibility was to help gym members achieve their fitness potential through personalized fitness programs. In addition to this, I am responsible for conducting…

The article I chose, Gym Workouts: Simple Cardio and Weight-Lifting Plans. The opening statement sure hit the nail on the head. Its incredible how often I have gone to the gym only to walk away and move on due to people’s lack of consideration for others when waiting for the cardio equipment. The article states several times, if the equipment’s busy don’t waste time, go back later. While doing cardio, listen to music with a fast beat, 130-170 beats per minute will help maintain a fast pace.…

Stepping into the gym on my first day of high school I was more nervous than any person could imagine. Me, a shy introvert wanting just to get in and out of high school and get to college, didn’t care for joining clubs or participating in after school activities. I walked into the brightly lit gym with bleach white walls and blue and green plastic bleachers and took a seat far away from any human life. Quietly keeping to myself I pulled out my phone and scrolled through Instagram pretending…

Walking into the front door of the gym ready to work-out and feeling that nice cool breeze of air conditioning, just runs chills through your body. My mind is set to accomplish a full workout, for the first time. As I walk to the front counter to be greeted, my representative Ray walks up to me and my daughter, Sekora with a warm welcome, and we get even more excited. Ray, who is our sales representative for joining the gym, gave us all the rules, regulations, and details of my agreement. Ray…

their membership as well as benefits to current clients to retain their membership. Once a client has had the opportunity to be a part of the full Jim’s Gyms’ experience, they may be more apt to continue purchasing the additional services or at the very least, remain a loyal customer. The new client package should consist of a sampling of Jim’s Gyms’ services including initial body composition scan, and a free month of both nutrition and training services. The package could be cyclical, to…

people receive with what they do with their time. One-way people could spend their time is at the gym. While some people easily make a habit of going to the gym, others struggle to go and work out. People need to make decisions and they face tradeoffs with how to spend their time. One thing a lot of people say, is I need to go to the gym, but I rarely go. How could this be? They set going to the gym as a priority, and yet their time is spent on other things. On the surface, it looks like…