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Original poster

to lie about my age to the leisure centre?

22 replies

bubbleOseven · 22/10/2010 20:25

I am 45 and very unfit. I wanted to join in the 50+ classes at my local leisure centre because the other classes are full of very fit and slim 20 and 30 year olds and I know full well I will never be able to keep up with them.

However, when I asked if I could go to the 50+ because I couldn't keep up I was told no, you actually have to be 50.

Now, I have brought an application form home with me. There is no financial benefits for the over 50's the price is the same so AIBU to lie about my age?

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AgentProvocateur · 22/10/2010 20:42

No, just do it.

Not only will you get fit, everyone will think you look great for your age. Wink

HCX · 22/10/2010 20:43

I think UANBU personally. Like you said, your not paying any less. The problem may be that it would be too easy for you though. Are you sure theres no way any one can find out cos that could be very [hblush] Hx

southeastastra · 22/10/2010 20:45

our 50+ classes are usually full of 80 somethings

Original poster
bubbleOseven · 22/10/2010 20:46

it says it's "a gentle cardio workout" - that's still aerobic isn't it?

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Original poster
bubbleOseven · 22/10/2010 20:49

See that's what I was worried about southeastastra - why are the only choices 20/30 or 80? what about us 40/50 year olds no-one caters for us

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Hassled · 22/10/2010 20:53

This is genius - I need an exercise class with the 50+ unfit women. I'm SO impressed - I will go forth and find one.

Oh, and YANBU :o

werewolf · 22/10/2010 20:56

Hmm, application form. So you don't just turn up then. Do you think they might check your age?

Original poster
bubbleOseven · 22/10/2010 20:57

No i don't think they will check my age. We just have to give our date of birth on the application form

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werewolf · 22/10/2010 20:59

Well, what's the point of the form, then?
I've never had to fill in a form for an aerobics class.

Original poster
bubbleOseven · 22/10/2010 21:15

the form is for membership

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eviscerateyourmemory · 22/10/2010 21:21

What if you start the 50+ class and find it is too easy. Will they then say that you are too old for the class with the 20-30 year olds in it?

MiraArte · 22/10/2010 21:26

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PurpleCrazyHorse · 22/10/2010 22:55

Could you not say you're interested in joining some classes and ask to just look through the window when they're on. You'll then get an idea of the age range and pace. Might take a couple of days to see a few though.

onimolap · 23/10/2010 14:12

I think those in the 50+ class will be just as intimidated by a fitter 40 something as you are by fitter 30 somethings. So I think it is wrong for you to lie when the effect will be to force a group of seniors to tolerate the very situation you seek to avoid for yourself.

upahill · 23/10/2010 14:17

I agree with the comment about the over 50 classes have people in a lot older than 50. Everyone I've seen they are nearer 70 and the cadio stuff means very genelt walking on the spot.

Of course you are unlikey to keep up with the class........ at first!! Even the young ones who don't exercise can't but stick with it and you improve.

Why not get yourself some trendy gear from She Active or Sweaty Betty so you don't feel old fashion wise, start near the back of the class and the more you do the easier it becomes.

AuntiePickleBottom · 23/10/2010 14:19

onimolap, i agree.
perhaps those people who are now fit,it is because of the classes they are doing where as before they could have been just like you.

TrillianSlasher · 23/10/2010 14:19

Plenty of people in their 20s are very unfit when they first go to a class - unless you have a relevant medical condition I think you are just being a bit of a wuss really.

BoffinMum · 23/10/2010 14:22

I have a relevant medical condition, and I am very sedentary, and I have to say most of the low impact stuff and aquafit classes and so on do nothing for me as they are far too easy.

I think these people must not use their bodies at all tbh. They probably get carried around in sedan chairs or something.

Discowife · 23/10/2010 14:27

Aqua classes are the way to go, also most gyms have classes for the barely fit (can't think of the nice term they use for this...)

But basically they don't work you hard and its a good way to get back in to the habit of the gym while you work your way up.

You might find some of the older women feel uncomfortable with you there.. Looking all young.

upahill · 23/10/2010 14:27

Why not do some home DVD's and join a walking group?
That way you are not telling lies or going to be in a group that is not appropiate for you and you can be sociable as well (with the walking group) and work at your own pace (dvd)

BoffinMum · 23/10/2010 14:31

I would be inclined to start going swimming, I think. It's probably better exercise and you can count the number of lengths you are doing each time which gives a clear picture of how much fitter you are getting.

higamoushogamous · 23/10/2010 14:53

I found that battling away in the all ages classes paid benefits in a couple of months. Now it is the end of the year the classes are mainly atended by regulars and I would say that the over 40's are now the fittest group, doing full pressups and other harder exercises. The 20 -30's tend to be red in the face and collapsed on the floor! In fact there are a couple of mothers and daughters who go to one class where the mothers are much fitter than the daughters. If it is just ordinary aerobics, step or spin you will be fine if you persevere.

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