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JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

Health and sanity ... important factors.

Another is fun Smile

Cheers.

And see you in the magical kingdom. I'm bringing my own Earl Grey.

johnslat · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:07 pm Post subject:

Dear JerkyBoy,

Never had to use one. The IPA in Riyadh had all the facilities - free: weight room, Olympic-size swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, etc.

And that was a very nice since most gyms can be pretty expensive.

Regards,
John

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

I did follow your lead when you first mentioned it, John.

I applied to IPA and even watched the YouTube video, basketball courts and all.

I think it could be KSU for me Rolling Eyes

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

Cardio only Crying or Very sad

johnslat · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject:

Dear JerkyBoy,

Well, if you are motivated enough, you can do a pretty fair workout right at home: stomach crunches, push ups, etc.

Lots of stuff on the Net regarding how you can stay fir without joining a gym.

e.g. http://www.fitwatch.com/exercise/10-ways-you-can-exercise-at-home-without-any-equipment-10.html

Regards,
Iron John

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

Bravo.

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

Hey! I think I'll do some dancing when I get to Saudi Arabia!

Hell, I like dancing in my room with myself.

johnslat · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:23 pm Post subject:

Dear JerkyBoy,

Dance like no one is watching:

http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=729

"Hell, I like dancing in my room with myself."

But who leads?

Regards,
John

P.S. I've got the feeling you're going to do OK there Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

Do you know any male gyms in Riyadh that offer day use? I just want to lift some weights and am not ready to commit to any membership just yet.

Thanks in advance.

johnslat · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:55 pm Post subject:

Dear JerkyBoy,

Sorry, I don't - as I mentioned, there was a well-equipped fitness center at the IPA. But I knew a fair number of people who bought some weights and worked out at home.
In the long-run (assuming there IS a long-run Very Happy

) or even the medium-run, it probably be a lot cheaper.

Regards,
John

JerkyBoy · Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Posts: 485

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Try this site, JerkyBoy: http://www.expatarrivals.com/saudi-arabia/riyadh/moving-to-riyadh

Grendal · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:51 pm Post subject:

Well life is like................

There's a dust storm outside and I don't care if the park down the street has five stone chairs. I'm not goin out.

Grendal

Grendal · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:11 pm Post subject:

(v) to put something in for the first time on a machine, gadget or device.
I went to the body shop to ____________ new front and rear double-barrel machine guns and also front and rear ramming bars on my Hyundai Accent.

Vocabulary Quiz.
Survival in KSA 101

Grendal