The windiest city in the world?

Answer 1

Wellington, New Zealand isn't called "windy willington" for nothing. It has an average annual wind speed of 22 km/h. It is mistakenly thought to be the windiest city in the world, but St. John's, NL is actually windier, with an average annual wind speed of 24.3 km/h. The Roaring Forties are not very far North of the New Zealand capital. The Forties (lat. 40 deg. Sth.) do not pass over much land as they blow around the World. One place on the Roaring Forties is Grassy, King Island, Australia, but Grassy cannot be called a city because it only has a very small and isolated population, many of whom are descended from whalers and soldier- settlers from World-War Two.

Answer 2

Joining a gym can be a great way to get some exercise, shed a few extra pounds, try some new activities and meet some new friends. However, you always want to make sure that you're getting your money's worth when you go work out.

It can be difficult to find a gym that provides the best bang for your buck. One thing you'll want to be sure to do is understand the reasons why you're joining a specific gym. If you enjoy swimming or playing Basketball, you'll need to choose a gym with a pool or a basketball court. If you're looking to get a bit healthier, a gym with free weights, resistance machines and cardio machines should be enough for you. If you're very serious about getting healthy, or there's a specific sporting event, like a marathon, that you're training for, then a gym that is loaded with state-of-the-art equipment, special classes and amenities might be worth springing for.

You also want to be sure that you use most, if not all, of the services that the gym has to offer. If you're a cardio-junkie, that's great, but do you really need to join a gym to go for a good run? Many gyms offer services like group fitness classes, resistance exercise machines, weight rooms and personal trainers, in addition to amenities like indoor pools and tracks, Racquetball and squash courts, juice bars and locker rooms. A good way to make sure you're getting the most out of your gym membership is to take advantage of everything your gym has to offer and expand your routine.

Of course, none of these tips apply if you never set foot in the gym. Make sure that your gym is close enough so that you can get to it quickly and easily. Not attending the gym that you've purchased a membership for is a sure-fire way to make your membership too expensive and not worth it. Staying motivated is key to working out, and just because you're not losing weight or building muscles as fast as you thought you would doesn't mean that you're doing things wrong.