We Call Them "Visitors"

It's January and the health clubs are crazy full of people fulfilling (or attempting to fulfill) their New Years resolutions of "get healthy, lose weight". I was swimming this morning and the two women in the lane next to me were talking about how busy the pool was at 6:30am and that they actually had to wait to get a lane. One of the women said, "You know, I just can't wait until all these club visitors stop coming."

It seems to be true. The number of "club visitors" spikes every January and then by mid February, like a rollercoaster crashing down on it's last descent, the number of club patrons drops and "club regulars" no longer have to fight for pool space, equipment, or class passes. Faces once again become familiar and available lockers abound.

I'll admit I don't particularly like to wait for a pool lane and I think it's crazy to have to get to the club a full hour early so I can reserve a bike in a spin class. But at the same time, it's great to see people getting (or trying to get) in shape. And even if 99% of the visitors are gone by mid-February, it's still worth it if even 1% can acquire that healthy lifestyle many of us Shes take for granted. Remember we were all "visitors" at one time or another. Go.Do.Be. (SVF)