Working out in an apron? Really?

I’m NOT kidding.

My father and I were working out this morning at our YMCA. It wasn’t too busy this morning, which was surprising since it was 7am and it’s usually so packed you can’t even get on a treadmill without being on a waitlist!

So as we were chugging along on our treadmills… yes, tweightloss has me inspired to get my butt to the gym every morning (that I can!)… SHE walked in.

Close your eyes and picture this.

A woman maybe about 35-40 years old, entered the fitness area. She had very long, brown hair which was being held back by a hair-band. So it will still “down.”

Picturing that? OK. Now picture this.

She had on a white blouse with a green apron over it. The apron (the establishment will remain nameless for now) had a local grocery store’s logo on it. And believe me, if you’re from around here, you couldn’t miss this colored apron and logo. You “know” where she works immediately by first sight. Around here the colored apron and the logo are as synonymous as are the golden arches for McDonald’s.

So hold the blouse and apron picture in your mind — and then add to the outfit – jeans, bracelets and necklaces.

AND! Oh… yes, she was wearing her NAME TAG!

I never ever thought she would head to any of the fitness equipment. She looked like she was heading to work. I’m thinking she was working out before I got there and possibly left something back in the fitness area and was just coming back in to get it.

NOPE.

She hopped on the elliptical machine. And proceeded to huff and puff for 45 minutes! 45 minutes. In full work uniform and all. Sweating and working out HARD the whole time.

You know when you’re looking for video cameras because you actually think someone HAS to be playing a joke on someone in here… and (please God) don’t make it be me! Well… this was one of those experiences.

And apparently after hearing a few people chatting, she does this OFTEN!

But…

I will give her this — she did have sneakers on.

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14 Comments

  1. 9.4.08

    No picture? I don’t believe ya! j/k! Great job with the workouts! Keep going strong!

  2. 9.4.08
    FireMom said:

    Well, she’s doing better than 95% of the population by getting out there. Maybe those are the only clothes she has that fit right now? *grin* Who knows what her reasons are but kudos to her for getting out and going to the gym. An inspiration to all of us… just like you are by getting out there everyday! Kudos all around!

  3. 9.4.08

    That’s funny. I saw someone working out in jeans today on the elliptical. I thought that was weird but your story tops that!

  4. 9.4.08
    CPA Mom said:

    Ew! Just Ew! I’m glad I’m not in her store today!

  5. 9.4.08
    Elaine said:

    Was she wearing her hair net too? Just asking… I guess at least she holds fitness to a premium…? Grasping at straws here.

  6. 9.4.08
    Kai said:

    Wow…just wow. I mean how hard is it to carry a bag with a pair of sweats and a tshirt in it?!

  7. 9.4.08

    I guess whatever works, but I sure would not want to go to work all stinky and sweaty! Ick!

  8. 9.4.08
    Lisa said:

    At least she was working out. Although, I couldn’t spend the rest of my day in the same clothes I worked out in. Is it a 24 hour store? Maybe she worked the night shift and she was on her way home? I still give her props for actually doing something. I really need to hire a trainer to kick my butt into doing anything that resembles excercise.

  9. 9.4.08
    Chrissy said:

    That’s so funny. I see people working out in jeans all the time. And definitely big, dangling jewelry. That has to be so uncomfortable!

  10. 9.4.08
    Ram said:

    I got a huge ass!

  11. 9.5.08

    Oh my goodness, that is a riot! Maybe she was so exhausted after a long day of work, that she forgot to change into differnt “work out” attire! Well, I bet you got some good laughs out of that…ya know’ laughter is a burning calorie exercise, maybe she was just promoting a good laugh session! Ha ha!!

  12. 9.5.08

    I have not seen that at our Y here but I go at night after the kids are in bed. I’m guessing you see a lot strange things in the mornings!

  13. 9.6.08
    C said:

    All I can say is…WOW! LOL! It’s amazing what kind of outfits some people wear to the gym. When I was teaching in Japan, the girls at the gym (who were Japanese) didn’t put their hair up in a ponytail or anything. They had it loose AND they were wearing make-up!! My fellow teachers and I couldn’t believe it! Here we were, sweating like crazy, hair stuck to our faces, and not attractive looking at all…and the Japanese girls looked flawless and immaculate! It was pretty impressive!

    P.S. I LOVE your latest kid find! We’re trying to get the baby’s room ready (before the baby arrives, hopefully!!) and the Twilight Turtle is adorable!! Thanks for sharing!

  14. 9.8.08
    Aimee said:

    Gross….That’s all I have to say about that! Oh, and the fact that I think you working out with your dad is awesome!!

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