I’ve never been one for machine-mediated fitness, but I joined a gym today and I’m actually excited about it. Do Sports Plaza is an impressive sports center—110 machines in the training gym, a swimming pool, three squash courts, plenty of fitness classes (hula and hip hop dance, tai chi, aerobics, etc) plus lots of free amenities like towels and shampoo. All for under 6,000 yen a month.

Best of all, my partner in crime (MJ, not Tod) is in this with me. We’ve vowed to go three times a week and because our training coach is so cute, I’m sure we will. After today’s first workout, I already feel better. My body *wants* to be fit if I’ll give it a chance.

So watch out. We’ll be looking good in hot little skirts and tall boots before winter’s over. And we’ll be fleet of foot and harder to catch. ;-)