i was inducted

i was inducted into the gym. I was shown the torture equipment, wiped other peoples sweat off plastic seats and hand grips. People plugged themselves into the machines and mouthed crazed mangled noises. No one spoke but it was very loud. Then i went to the weights room where men stood looking deeply into mirrors, exploding into quick short sets .. . then still again staring into the mirror.
Lastly i went for a swim- elbow to elbow with thousands of others trying to swim in a reasonably straight line - like a big bath with strangers.

i agreed to do this twice a week!