Une bonne journée à la salle

Tom starts on the treadmill. He walks fast for a few minutes, then he starts to run. His heart beats faster, and he sweats. He feels his body wake up. After that, he goes to the weights and the machines. He wants to work his legs, so he does squats and several leg exercises on the machines.

The workout is very intense. He takes short breaks to drink some water. Around him, other people work out too. Some people lift heavy weights, and others run on the machines. The gym is full of energy and movement. Tom feels good with the others, even if everyone trains alone.

After an hour, Tom finishes his workout. He is proud and a little tired. He wipes his face with a towel and he breathes deeply. “It was a good session,” he says. His muscles are warm and strong. He decides to go to the sauna to relax.

The sauna is quiet and warm. Tom sits down on the wooden bench and he closes his eyes. The heat feels good on his skin. He breathes slowly and he feels his body calm down. He thinks about his day and he tells himself that small problems happen to everyone. He smiles when he thinks again about Maria’s kind help.

In the sauna, Tom feels calm. He thinks about next week. He wants to keep exercising. Maybe he will go cycling tomorrow if the weather is nice. He feels lucky to have time to do what he likes. “I feel good,” he says softly. “I feel strong and alive.”

After the sauna, Tom takes a cold shower. The water is very cool after the heat. He gets dressed and he puts his things back in his bag. When he goes out, he feels light and relaxed. The sun still shines, and the sky is blue. He takes a big breath of fresh air.

Tom gets on his bike and he goes home. His legs are tired, but it is a good tiredness. He thinks about his morning: it started with a problem, but it ends very well. “What a good workout!” he says to himself. He feels fit and happy. It is a good day for Tom, and he knows that he will sleep well tonight.