Malley for jogging, not jewels

By Karl Kuehn

I must admit, it's been awhile since my last appearance at the Malley fitness gym thingy.

Since my freshman year (when I fell off the treadmill while chatting to a friend next to me), I've found alternative outlets for exercise, such as dancing and Carmen Electra's striptease workout video.

However, although I admit I don't frequent the gym as often as I probably should, my distance provides me with a particular perspective. I tend to notice a few things regular gym-goers might not because they're too close to the situation.

For example, nowadays, it seems like fashion plays a more important role than one's actual workout regimen.

As much as I love fashion, I find this completely problematic.

Going to the gym is not the same as going to promâ?¦ and it appears that a lot of people (primarily the females), have gotten these two occasions a little confused.

I always thought that most people go to the gym to exercise and workout. I was also under the impression that this usually involves lifting weights, running on the treadmill and sweating a lot.

However, many people have exhibited a certain confusion of purpose, at least as far as their attire is concerned. For these individuals, a trip to Malley apparently occasions wearing their favorite Tiffany's jewelry and MAC makeup.

You know who you are.

There is no question that your Tiffany's accoutrements are very nice and shiny, and they definitely look great when worn at the right time and place.

But the Malley Fitness Center is not the place to wear your best jewelry, and prancing on the elliptical is definitely not the right time.

Once again, this is not prom.

And when it comes to wearing makeup to the gym, I really get confused. Of course you look great on your way to the gym, but by the time you are done you end up looking like a drag queen caught outside in the rain.

I challenge all gym enthusiasts to ask themselves this: Why am I going to the gym? Am I trying to stay in shape, or am I going to show-off some new silver?

We all want to look pretty, but there is a time and a place for everything. And the gym is just not the place.

So next time, leave your Tiffany's charm bracelet at home.

Contact Karl Kuehn at (408) 551-1918 or kkuehn@scu.edu.