Strong is Sexy

I slipped on my workout gloves, grabbed a bottle of water, and walked toward the gym door. As with most days, my excitement peaked the closer I got to the door. Once inside the gym the world and all its problems were left outside– as if they never existed.

My workout routine was scribbled on a piece of notebook paper…I followed it just as planned. I decided to switch up my routine today and try something new. Cable crossovers was something I had never attempted until today–so here goes. I moved the pins to 5 lbs, better to start light on the first try to avoid injury. I brought along a copy of my favorite fitness magazine, which had photos and a description of the move. I grasped the handles of the pulleys, looked in the mirror to ensure proper form and pulled the handles downward until they touched. “Too light”, I thought. I moved the pins up to 10 lbs and completed 12 reps on the first set.

As I looked in the mirror I saw a woman that had gone from unhealthy, overweight, out-of-shape and, oh so weak… to a woman that is now strong, sexy and loving life like never before. Gaining strength by training with free weights & machines is a feeling of empowerment. Three years ago, I could barely lift a 5 lb dumbbell. Today, I’ll be doing bicep curls with 25 lbs in each hand.

At 54 I’m feeling more sexy than at 24… and that has to be a good thing. So come on, grab your workout gloves, water bottle and join me by hitting the weights–yes, I’m talking dumbbells, barbells and machines.

Gale Compton
Certified Fitness Instructor
fit fabulous forever