Hotel Fitness Center Observations

     Please note I am totally generalizing after my visit to the hotel fitness center. I have been going to physical therapy for about three weeks and there are a couple tools in typical fitness centers I wanted to take advantage of if they were there. One was the large physio ball in which I do some balance and strengthening. Another is the medicine balls-the lightest weight ones, for leg lifts. There was the exercise ball, but not the other so I spent about 20 minutes, then went back to my room for leg lifts (no equipment needed) and my jacket to take a long walk outside.  

     The wait for the treadmills was deep. There were a few open stair climber machines, but clear the treadmills were the main event. A few guys and a gal were trying to use the free wights in the tiny little space available. Fortunately, I was able to find a corner with walls, and stay clear of the weight lifters. I get the appeal for even the casual fitness advocate. Sitting in conference rooms all day and then even if running is your thing, in a strange and unknown city, the treadmills have appeal. I followed the flow of several others from the hotel walking at 6:20. It felt good. The fitness centers are perks of business class hotels, but never large enough for the number of people at certain times. I might skip tomorrow and try the pool.