We flagellate ourselves for our performance at the gym

Yes Lawrence Arabia, you got it right alright.

Attending my new gym in Wellington is fun. I get to spot a whole new set of poseurs and voyeurs. Like the guy doing a 'lat pulldown' which involves lifting off the seat slightly, leaning far back and engaging in a full-body tuck in order to bring the bar down.

Or the go-go dance bicep curl. Or the lazy-row. I could go on...

Here's a tip: go with a weight that you can actually do correctly! Weights can be dangerous if used improperly, and even machines don't enforce good technique. Be careful out there kids.

You want a quick fix? Go buy an Abflex Kingomatic 9000.

Note: Flagellate (verb) not to be confused with Flagellate (noun). Or for a conservative take on Flagellate (noun) that helps defeat the liberal US media machine, go to http://www.conservapedia.com/Flagellate. Thank you.