German Long Sword vs. Going to the Gym

For a couple of years now I have practiced the fine brute art of German long sword and a few other assorted goods for some good exercise and... to tell the truth... a nicely honed hobby. Learning the moves of using a five pound sword for 45 minutes every morning will keep you in pretty good shape. As well, out in my driveway at 6:00 in the morning keeps the neighbors curious.
So let's look at going to the gym. Hmmm, the treadmill. Talk about going nowhere fast. Gee the wall in front of me still looke the same 30 minutes later. I suppose I should not be so judgemental. Oh well. Then there is the matter of being around some really strange folks. GRRRR! Look at these huge abs. Ever watch someone watch themselves exercise and pose in front of a mirror. EEEK! And then there is the whole matter of the locker rooms. I will not even delve intop that.
So why am I posting this?
1: Well, most of all I have not put anything else up yet.
2. I get really strange looks when people ask what I do in my off time. I know it's not the most "normal" of hobbies/ exercise. And I gues if it was really popular I would switch to something else.
3. The geek in me made me do it. A grown man with a sword! YYYEEEAHHH.
4. Once a week at Guard Up! Look it up. You are able to duel with others with very little chance of any harm. When else do you have full permission to swat someone with a sword and have no fear of being injured!
5. NO, i DO NOT LARP. That's when things get a little strange for my tastes!
6. How many kids get to tell their friends their dad owns a real sword.
and so on...