Brit Mandelo (britmandelo) wrote,
2013-02-23 11:37:00
So, I went in to the doctor's office Thursday to request an inhaler for when I do finally start running, particularly outside. (Younger!me had asthma, and I still have occasional wheezing and tightness in the chest; I'd rather not die of a sudden asthma attack, which would be very stupid.) There was a trainee doctor who was doing her clinical stuff, so I agreed to see her instead of my regular doctor to help her get some practice or whatever.

As I'm telling her why I want an inhaler--because I've been working out--she asks what I've been doing. I say a two-day-split full body plan that mixes intense cardio to warm up with lifting, isolation exercises, etc. She gets an odd look on her face and asks if I know that I should do low weight with lots of reps, or I'll bulk up.

This is a medical doctor. A medical doctor just told me I shouldn't be picking up heavy stuff because, you know, what if I get muscles? I admit that I just stared at her for a second. She then seemed to grasp that she'd said something dumb. Finally, I patted my shoulder demonstratively and said, "This is sort of what I'm aiming for, actually."

A doctor. What world do I live in?
Tags: fitness
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