Finally got moved in to my new house, and settled in. I have lost about 60lbs since March, and decided to start working out to tone up my lose skin, and get into better shape so I can enjoy this new body of mine to it's fullest.

I joined the YMCA, and they have offer a free for members 12 week course where they teach you how to work the equipment, and provide a newbie workout area so you don't get intimidated.

Yesterday was my first day, so I figured it would be a good time to start tracking what I have done.

They also offer tracking what you have done at htp://www.fitlinxx.com
_____________________________________________

Visit Date: 6/28/2005
Exercise: Life Fitness Life Cycle 9500RHR
Time: 0:15:00
Calories: 68
Distance: 5.4 Miles
Intensity: 4
Speed: 21.6 Miles/hour
--------------------------------------------
Visit Date: 6/28/2005
Exercise: Life Fitness Cross Trainer CT9500HR Universal
Time: 0:18:00
Calories: 204
Distance: 1.2 Miles
Intensity: 0
Speed: 4.1 Miles/hour
Peak Heart Rate: 163(bpm)
Average Heart Rate: 150 (bpm)
-----------------------------------------------
Visit Date: 6/28/2005
Exercise: Life Fitness LifeStride 9100HR
Time: 0:15:00
Calories: 109
Distance: 1.0 Miles
Intensity: 3
Speed: 3.9 Miles/hour
----------------------------------------------

Felt pretty good afterwards, but I don't know it I really did all that much. For the most part, my target heart rate was between 140-150, which is about 80% of my max heart rate.

I'm knew to this, so I'm not sure what I should be expecting as I continue on. Should it eventually take longer, and be harder to get my heart rate up?