Gym Time: Japanese Style

Hello hello hello,

As some of the people who may know me, I'm a bit of a gym enthusiast. I like to try to stay in a certain range of fitness and moving to a new area doesn't always make it easier. That being said, I've managed to find my first fitness center and let me tell you it's nothing like home.

Further, don't be afraid that people saw me taking pictures... I've managed to find an app that works around the mandatory camera noise.

My favorite part about my new gym is that there's this corner of the gym where it literally looks as though all the machines were purchased off of the "as seen on tv" program.  Pictured above, these Japanese are using this 1950's relic of an exercise equipment. This piece is a bit of an upgrade from its predecessor as seen here(1800s).

Next up we have the death bed of balls... really I have no idea what the fuck it is so I had to google it.  (Side note this machine actually came up in the same article as the 1800's piece above hahah) You cant see it that well, but its in the back behind this guy on these stupid circular discs. 


In Japan's defense, I've seen these discs before, but then again they were in the park nearest my house back home.  That park is notorious for massive 20+ people tai chi sessions so I'm going go ahead and call that even.  Regardless, take note of the stupid machine in the background.

Bonus: check out this cool Instagram shot of JC Penney catalog showing the above machines.

Next we have a cool looking wall with buttons... of which I think you play wack-a-mole with them and they tell you your reaction speed or something. Beats me... Japanese are crazy.

This next piece of equipment is an endless supply of LOLs. Apparently the Japanese are huge fans of John Wayne flicks.  This machine was inspired by said movies so as to recreate the feeling from riding a horse all day (please note the stirups). You should see it in action!! Not only does it look retarded, it also happens to be one of the most used pieces of equipment (Young and old alike!). -_- Japanese people please never change.










I can go on forever about this fitness center like how they have a massive gymnasium floor that mixes kendo, judo, hip hop dancing, and MMA-shit; or how they have an archery range, a reserved area for VHS tape stretching routines, and rooms solely for the purpose of table tennis (True story; these old ladies play doubles, do warm-ups, and exercises); but I've grown weary of this post.

Please note that yoked Japanese man in spandex and pink tank tops are not included in each work out.