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and we're broadcasting this week from the Fitness Center here at Car Talk Plaza.

Here it is, folks.

For my birth, I'm reading this, and it's from someone named Patty McGuire from

Oakland, California. For my birthday this year, my wife purchased me a week of private lessons

at the local health club. Those still in great shape from when I was on the varsity chess team

in high school, I decided it was a good idea to go ahead and try it. I called and made reservations

with someone named Tanya, who said she's a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and athletic

clothing model. Sounds great already. My wife seemed very pleased with how enthusiastic I was

to get started. They suggested I keep an exercise diary to chart my progress.

Day one, started the morning at 6.30 a.m., tough to get up, but worth it when I arrived at the health club, and Tanya was waiting for me. She's something of a goddess with blonde hair and a dazzling

white smile. She showed me the machines, took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill.

She seemed a little alarmed that it was so high,

but I think just standing next to her

and not out for the hers added about 10 points.

I enjoyed watching the aerobics class.

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