Week 7

I believe that I can contribute a great deal of information that most gym members do not know.  So many people make friends where they work out, and get advice from those friends on supplements, workout routines, etc., and do not consult a doctor or do any research to make sure their choices are healthy for them.  The information I have learned and will learn will also contribute to my education as a nursing student.  Nurses must deal with psychological issues in their patients and well as physical issues such as drug abuse or injury.  The information I have found so far has been very interesting and also keeps me on top of the most current trends in supplements, drugs, and disorders, which is important information for any nurse to know.  As for the class, I hope to inform them about the gym environment in general, and also give them helpful tips on choosing a healthy workout routine if they so choose to use the gym.  I would also like to dispel any stereotypes of weightlifters that the class may have.  Some see them as insensitive “jocks,” others see them as health freaks, and still others may idolize them and wish to look like them.  By giving a thorough picture of what happens in the gym, I hope it will be a learning experience for everyone in the class as much as it has been for me.