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Random thought and pet peeve: Why the f*** do they position ellipticals so you're staring right into a ceiling height wall of mirrors? For 20 to 30 minutes? I wouldn't have wanted that when I was 20 or 30. It's obnoxious. I've seen the glass or mirrors be located behind the ellipticals or treadmills. Maybe they worry that someone getting off them might move too far back and hit the mirrored wall. That's the only thing I can think of. There is a lot of crappy design and layout of exercise facilities.

Just not Ellipticals, all cardio equipment is recommended to face a mirror wall so that as you work out, you can also monitor your posture. Most people will get lazy and hang on the equipment which is not good for the back. The mirrors allow you to monitor yourself in working out, square shoulders, straight back, pumping the arms fully, etc. To quote the medical industry: Proper form and technique: Mirrors allow people to check and correct their exercise form and technique in real time. Visual reference: Mirrors help individuals maintain correct posture and form during workouts. Motivation and performance: Seeing oneself in the mirror can boost motivation and performance. Preventing injuries: Checking form helps prevent injuries during exercise.

They don't have that at the gym I use.

The LaX would have been 17 today. I was trying to have fun with it and eke out a 20 year old car. With so many 2002 to 2004 Aleros on the road, for example, and in great shape, that tells me it was feasible. I've moved on, but the memories are fond.