There was a time, not too long ago, when the gym was not just a place to exercise. It was the next best thing to a pick-up joint as any bar. Women, dressed in tight little outfits of spandex and low cut leotards, would have more workout partners than they would know what to do with! The Mirror athletes would parade about like the proud peacocks they were, fanning their plumage (muscles) to attract the prettiest females. Like any good pick-up bar, many couples formed in these health clubs.

Today, the focus has generally returned to the health advantages of working out. You see fewer mirror athletes than you do individuals earnestly seeking better health and condition! Mrs. CXXC and I have been members of our neighborhood gyms since we started dating. We have watched these Ken/Barbie types come and go and return in search of another perfect partner! We are, however, happy to see the normal non-ken/Barbie filling the establishments!

HOWEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

While at the gym the other day, Mrs. CXXC and I were taking turns on one of the machines when I noticed she was quite distracted from during her routine. I stood before her, ready and willing to assist her in completing a set, should she fatigue. With each rep, I watched as she leaned her head to one side or the other as if watching a ping pong match! After the second set, I looked behind myself to notice two young men working out in the nearby free weight room.

Both men had musculature and bodies to make Adonis envious. Each bicep curl prompted the bulging of the affected muscles. Their protruding chests, visible through see-through under armor, looked as hard as marble itself. Legs, boasting muscles not found on your average beach, met with tight little butts to round out the package! In short, these gents were in great shape and were working hard to stay that way! I finally had to say something to Mrs. CXXC. She admitted that the view was wonderful and that they were hot! However, I had to point out that they were a distraction to her work out!

The funny part of the gym experience for me is that I NEVER notice the ladies! I go with one goal in mind and get out! It is not a social venue for me! It is a tool to stay in shape and to look better! Mrs. CXXC also keeps herself fit through routine work-outs but has always had an eye out for the boys with muscles.

As we finished our sets on the machine, Mrs. CXXC opted not to use the next machine in our predetermined work out. Instead, she fancied using the free weights! The mirrored room gave her every conceivable vantage point one would ever want to watch these healthy subjects!

I guess some people watch the TV’s, others listen to their MP3 players, some even read while working out! As for Mrs. CXXC, it’s all about the eye candy! Whatever it takes!