Okay, LA, I did it. Part of it, anyway. I ordered a cheap stepper to test myself for a month. The reviewers say it will die within 90 days of use, but I'm within the weight limits and something tells me I will not be a very vigorous user. I will do it daily, just not vigorously (at first).

I did the other test too, I got down on the floor and simulated the actions of managing to get upon a rower, positioning myself and then undoing it, and finally getting up. I waited until naptime to do so, to simulate the weariness I would no doubt feel. The getting up part was REALLY HARD! I haven't wiped out in a few months (thankfully) and I'm even wimpier than I thought.

So, plan B: I will try the cheap stepper for a month, and do a daily simulation of getting down to a rower and getting back up. If I get better at it and it doesn't kill me, I'll go for the rower!

Yes, I am disputing all my own common sense at this juncture. I'm also thinking about learning Japanese.



My yappy friend, why do I suddenly fear you?