Have always been a "fitness" nut though never really with any consistency until now. Worked out off and on all my life (mostly off) - this 32 week period is the longest and most productive.

Being in the gym is one of the few things that makes sense to me. Being in the present moment, mindful, aware and totally focused on the now is great Buddhist practice. Chasing and even catching tangible results. The lifestyle - this is something worthwhile one can live in and out of the gym. Being amongst like-minded people. It's being what you do!