The gym I belong to...well...let's just say it's NOT a muscle-head gym...but more of a fitness center.  And to be honest...for the most part people who work-out there are middle-age men/women who are generally in poor physical condition.

Today kinda took the cake with me...a woman came into the free-weights room and introduced herself.  I intitally thought she was wanted to ask me some questions about fitness, weight-loss, training, etc...instead...she asked if the over-head music was okay and if I needed anything.  I told her all was fine and since I get there at 04:30a and am usually the only one in the free-weight area I usually play my IPod over-head through the gym's sterero.

Still wondering who she was, I had to assume she was a new employee...maybe someone who is training to work the front desk...no big deal.

As I was leaving, she was at the front desk w/ the typcial front desk guy and I stopped to ask her if she is going to be opening up in the morning...especially since I need someone who will let me in at 04:30a and not make me wait until the official opening time of 05:00a.  She proudly informed me that no, she was new personal trainer.  Oblivously I looked surprised since she said, "you seemed surprised."  Being politically correct, I just commented that I didn't know the other personal trainer had left.  Before we finished talking...she offered her assistance with any of my training needs.

As I walked out the door I was thinking to myself...this woman is like 5'6" and likely weighs 175lbs...and she's the new personal trainer?  Come on...I'm 5'11" and weigh 173lbs.

As I drove home...I was thinking that a personal trainer doesn't have to be 23yrs old, slim & sexy...well...okay...the not the age thing...but shouldn't a personal trainer be a shinning example of fitness?  Moreover, I wondered why I or anyone else should take fitness advise from someone who is over-weight.
The new personal trainer may have a world of knowledge about fitness, nutrition & general healthy lifestyles it is abundantly clear that she doesn't practice it.  I just can't get over the fact that she is at least 50lbs over-weight and she is going to advise clients.  Go figure.