Working Out in Your 20s vs 30s GIFs

When you hit the 30-year mark, it not only means more candles on your birthday cake than someone in their 20s, but it majorly affects your workouts as well.  Give a little nod or chuckle (or shed a little tear) if you can relate to these.


 

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Workout Motivation:

20s:  To look cute and because it's fun.

30s:  Because none of my jeans zip and so I don't get some horrible disease and die.

 

Types of Workouts

20s:  I'm all about fun, fast, challenging, and crazy!

30s:  How about something simple with the least risk of injury?

 

Workout Attire:

20s:  The wilder the better!

30s:  Basic and black (and boring).


 

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Who we're chasing:

20s:  Wearing my cutest top so I can chase that cute guy at the gym.

30s:  Doing sprinting intervals so I can chase after my kids.

 

Getting Dolled Up:

20s:  I'd rather die than show up at the gym without a full face of makeup and my hair done all pretty.

30s:  Yay, I actually remembered my hair tie!

 

Footwear:

20s:  My sneakers are a few years old, who cares?

30s:  Without my brand new sneaks and arch-supporting insoles, my plantar fasciitis really acts up.


 

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Length of Workout:

20s:  Sure I'll take two classes in a row.  I've got nowhere to be.

30s:  Get in, get out, nobody talk to me, just gotta get it done!

 

Schedule:

20s:  Wake up for 90 minutes of hot yoga, take a three-hour hike, then follow it with a Spin class!

30s:  I think I can squeeze in 20 minutes of a Kayla Itsines workout.

 

Class Timing:

20s:  Get to class early to meet my BFF and to get the best spot.

30s:  I barely make it there on time but am typically five minutes late.


 

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Weight Loss:

20s:  I walked my dog wearing yoga pants.  Phew, what a great workout!

30s:  At least four workouts a week are a must if I want to just maintain my weight.

 

Flexibility:

20s:  Wow, I can touch past my toes!

30s:  If I try to fold in half my back will literally break in half.


 

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Boobs:

20s:  I'm wearing two sports bras for added support.

30s:  I'll pay any amount of money for a bra that'll make my sagging boobs look as perky as they did in my 20s.

 

Hands:

20s:  I better get a manicure so my hands look pretty in Down Dog.

30s:  Who cares about my nails?  Yoga better help my arthritis.


 

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Butts:

20s:  What can I do to make my butt look smaller?

30s:  Bigger the better.  Bring on the squats!

 

Post-class:

20s:  Leisurely hit the sauna, take a long shower, then meet up with friends for a splurging dinner out.

30s:  Bolt out as soon as the class is over to relieve my significant other or sitter.

 

Post-Workout Fuel:

20s:  Let's head out for a beer, 'cause whatevs!

30s:  Love me my homemade energy ball and coconut water.


 

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Muscles:

20s:  What's DOMS?

30s:  Ughhh, DOMS, why do you feel so close to a hangover?!?

 

Strength:

20s:  Check out my biceps.  I just joined CrossFit.

30s:  Check out my biceps!  I just had a baby.


 

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Sex:

20s:  A morning romp in the hay totally counts as a workout.

30s:  I work out just so I don't hurt myself having sex.

 

Alcohol:

20s:  I'm a little hungover, but I'll work out anyway.

30s:  I work out just so I can drink more wine.

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Posted by Richard J. Wood on Wednesday 18 January 2017
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