AmyWare and Phildo are both fans.  My son loves it.  My husband has given it the seal of approval.  I can't get enough of it.  Yes, I am talking about the Gravitron.

This fantastic creation is changing my life.  Who would think that a Nautilus machine could make such an impact? 

Here's the thing.  I cannot do a pull-up.  It is not a weight-related issue.  When I was in elementary school I could not do a pull-up.  I could shimmy up a 50 foot pole faster than any boy, but I couldn't lift myself by my arms.  Pole climbing requires killer thigh strength.  ONE FREAKIN' PULL-UP requires strength I was not innately given.  So, I have decided that I WILL do one pull-up.  I must. 

Enter the GRAVITRON.

This thing acts as a counterweight.  You pull the pin on the side, set it for a point less than  your body weight and then climb up onto the platform on your knees and let it assist you in the proper movements to develop upper arm strength.  It is phenomenal!  I can already do 35 pounds - 3 sets of 15!  The last 4 or 5 of each set are really, really difficult, but I can do it!  Lucky for me I have a massage scheduled for this afternoon because I worked that Gravitron yesterday!

The only problem I can foresee is doing the Gravitron too much.  Like a clandestine love affair...will I sneak out right before everyone gets up to get a couple of sets in?  Will I "go to the grocery store" only to stop by the gym to spend a little quality time with "Grav?"  I'm thinking that it may be the case.  My nail salon is just around the corner, too...I can see a pattern here.

Maybe you should develop a love affair/addiction to the gym equipment!  Any other machines I might love?  (Oh, there's a lower abs one that could move up the list...)

Have a great Sunday!

Peace and joy ~ Shannon