It's gettin' hot in here

with mike in class tonight, i didn't feel my usual desire to rush home and shower, begin dinner and get our evening started. instead, i decided to extend my workout by an extra 20 minutes and hit the steam room.

now, the gym steam room is a very interesting experience. i suppose it depends on which gym you attend. for instance, an equinox or sports club la is going to provide a very different experience that the standard 24 hour fitness sport of which i'm a member.

i don't typically utilize my gym for anything more than a run on the treadmill, some basic weight training or the occasional lazy day on the elliptical. besides, between bikram yoga and the gym, i spend more money on memberships than i care to admit. for those reasons, 24 hour fitness serves my purpose just fine. in fact, it keeps me honest because no matter where i go - my parents' houses in oc, sf, downtown la, etc. - it's right around the corner calling my name. you see, i have no excuse not to swing by for a visit.

now, back to the steam room. the few times i've actually ventured into the steam room, i've always been surprised. i suppose i expect it to be dirty, smelly and packed to the brim. granted, it's no ladies locker room at burke williams but again, it serves my mid-week, post-workout, take a load off purpose just fine.

better than fine, in fact. i'd say our mutually beneficial relationship is going strong.