@Phil@freeatlantis.comMy daughter is supposed to lift weights as part of her re-hab from her injury and since she endured severe trauma at 13, she has trouble regulating her mood. Working out is very helpful for this.
I am supposed to lift weights for my legs. It will supposedly help keep me out of a wheel chair. Neither of us is a big fan of going to a gym, so I decided to set up a workout space in our basement. I ordered a rubber floor, purchased a weight machine and a stationary bike and am shopping 1/?
for one other piece of equipment. Maybe a rowing machine, or something similar. It isn't going to be anything fancy and we bought the bike used and are shopping used for the last remaining piece. The whole thing will cost less that $500.
Yesterday my wife questioned the cost and wisdom of this endevor. I pointed out that we have both used it everyday, since the first piece of equipment arrived. I also pointed out that the cost is close to one year at a gym for both of us. 2/3
I also pointed out that I'm determined to stay svelt and buff into my dotage. It was going swimmingly well, I was making my case and she was coming on board, until in my enthusiasm I said "You know, you could use it too. I've been mostly sucking on my feet since. What was I thinking.
Guys, don't suggest to your wife that she start using fitness equipment. It won't end well.
@Phil In my case it was the other way around. I bought the fitness equipment and used it, he almost never would. (It might not be directly connected; he was a strong man, ...but I'm the only one still here.)
@Phil Imo, everybody should have at least have a set of weights or kettle balls. We have all kinds of old equipment. Most of it goes unused now, but when they break down, we don't replace. My bro has a torn meniscus. Rather than surgery, therapy is actually working. To my surprise.