‘Good enough for a woman’ she said

 ‘Good enough for a woman’ she said

‘Good enough for a woman’ she said.....I was gobsmacked. I sound like such a feminist but since when did we stop pushing ourselves because of our gender. OK so maybe I’m over reacting but it definitely got me thinking. I felt that is that really how women feel when in the gym? Am I alone in wanting to train as hard as the guys do (....maybe all the weights and testosterone has gone to my head).

So I was attempting to do four sets of 12 pull ups with the resistant band, it was visible that I was frustrated as I started to struggle after the first set. By the third set I could just about manage seven. I took off the band with frustration and turned around to realise two women on the leg press were observing me. I smiled and they gave me a comment of encouragement, ‘you’re doing well’ she said. ‘nah I can’t do it’ I replied moodily and then THE comment came....’good enough for a women’ she said with a smile.

OK so just for the record... I did complete them, with the help of the resistant bands. Next time you’re in SportsDock why not ask one of the fitness instructors for the resistant bands and try a pull up/chin up for yourself. Join me on the quest to do a pull up... just like the guys!

Men are able to do pull-ups and chin ups without a resistant band and without a struggle, so if men can do it, so can I. And I will continue to attempt them and get stronger so that one day I can do pull ups easily and with a smirk on my face (without looking arrogant of course).

The sense of accomplishment when you achieve a goal that you have your heart set on and then you’ll realise that all the hard work, pain and sweat was worth it.

No matter what your goal is whether it be to do a pull up (like me) or to be able to run 5k on the treadmill don’t stop because you don’t think you can do it, don’t stop because people tell you that your current achievement is ‘enough’ carry on with determination! And without sounding too much like a feminist doesn’t let your gender stop you accomplishing anything!

By Jasmine Wing