exercise safety tip

Yes, I have had another exercise equipment blunder, isn't it ironic that by trying to stay in shape I injure myself so often?! (see also Why treadmills are the anit-christ and PBP)

My latest foray into the world of home gym items has been resistance bands, sorry about this 'J' (long time friend and personal trainer) but he recommended them because it is almost impossible to cause yourself injury ... I have proved once again how exceptional I am :)

Per usual, I was up late last evening and even puppy had given up and gone to sleep. So I had the TV on to keep me company, but I feel lazy just hanging out on the sofa and to combat that I exercise as I watch. I'm sure it isn't that much better but it seems at least somewhat productive. Especially since I was watching a long time 'guilty pleasure' movie - "Weekend at Bernie's". Try not to judge me too harshly, the physical silliness of it just cracks me up.

I haven't seen the movie in a while so I may (air quotes) have been paying too much attention to it and not enough to what I was doing. My routine was going well, about 10 minutes in - all good right? Of course!
Until...

I moved the band to do some leg exercises (still involved in watching the movie) and completely forgot I was wearing socks. Slippery socks paired with a smooth rubber resistance band that was fully stretched out, anyone want to guess what happened next??

If you guessed it slid off my feet and thwacked me right across my eyes really hard, so quick there wasn't time to close them, then you guessed correctly...

There was a bright flash of light - then Ouch!!!  (btw, it really burns when that happens, kids don't try this at home)

It was so fast it took me a second to process what had happened and then, as usual when I do something embarrassing, I begin laughing at myself!! ahhh - typical me :) The sound was so loud it scared puppy awake! And since no one was there to see it (thank goodness) I naturally have to share it later - haha, quirky but true.

So what did I learn?
I'm very glad I wasn't using a stronger resistance strap.
NO more socks when working out.
And maybe I should stick with just walking...oh wait - we all know that isn't really my thing either, bwhahaha!