Thighmaster

When I think of the late 80's and working out, images of women wearing bright tights, leotards, and scrunched up crazy leg warms flash in my mind. Though women today have their workout fads of Yoga and Pilates- the 80's must have was the “Thighmaster” with guru Suzanne Somers. The “Thighmaster” promised tighter and leaner, inner and outer, thighs to all those crimped haired, side ponytail, and teased bangs, workout lovers.

Well you 80’s loving workout fans, do I have the latest and greatest option for you. May I present to you the option of the Eiffel Tower. Now this may not be as transportable as your “Thighmaster” but results are guaranteed– this massive structure will have you huffing and puffing as you climb your way to the second floor while giving you the toned form you always dreamed to have.

When visiting the Eiffel tower you have two options: for 13.00 Euros you can take an elevator all the way to the top of the 276 meters (1,063 ft) OR for 4.50 Euro you can climb the 328 stairs to the first level and continue up and additional 340 stairs to the second level. Bring the total of the climb to a whopping total of: 668 stairs and a climb of 115 meters (377 ft) which is equivalent to a 32 floor building. Man that’s a lot of stairs. Once you reach the second level, you then will need to purchase an additional 8.00 Euro ticket to take you to the top if that is your final destination.

Now the economical penny pincher may think that climbing the stairs of the Eiffel tower will be a money saving experience as compared to the $29.99 expense of the “Thighmaster” but let me tell you – you might want to re-think that decision. There were many people with hopes and desires to make it to the top who looked mighty wearing climbing those stairs. There is also a greater number I spotted in line to buy tickets climb the magnificent feat, that I never saw again. My suggestion before taking on this mission would be to do a few squats, lunges, or pull out that old “Thighmaster” VHS before deciding this is the path you will take to the glorious upper views of the Eiffel Tower.

The fastest person to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower took 8 minutes and 51 seconds. I can tell you it took us 11 minutes to climb down the stairs from the second floor. I have no idea how long it took to hike up the 668 steps to the second floor.

So ladies (and gents) if you have the heartfelt desire to climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower – hesitate no more. It is possible. Though, I recommend pulling out your 80’s workout attire, and thank Mrs. Suzanne for her passion to tone and trim those thighs.

EIFFEL TOWER AFTER CLIMING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND BACK DOWN