Numero uno. KETTLE BELLS! And man. It came back with a serious punch to my fat ass. :
I got to the workout facility when everyone else was warming up. Our changing room really only has two private spaces to change. When I got there, it was oddly crowded, so I just went to the bathroom. As I walked into the room, I understood why. I think there were ELEVEN people there today!!! Eleven! We NEVER had more than five last session. It was really great to see so many people in there, sweating ourselves silly. When I went to grab a bell, I didn't see any 15-pounders. Bummer - that's all I've ever used. So, I went with a 20. Let me tell you. 5lbs makes a HUGE difference. I was DYING. I was working my muscles overtime, and it was kinda nuts. Every move was so much more difficult because of the extra pounds. By the end, I was just hoping it would hurry up and get over so I could go home and be sore. :)
The funny thing, though, is that I was stronger. I was able to hold a plank. Some of the moves I KNOW I couldn't do last year, I could do tonight. Like planks. I've never really been able to do them. We don't really do them in my yoga class unless we're focusing on abs. I pulled 'em off for the whole 30 seconds. It might not seem like a lot to a lot of people, but that's HUGE for me. I was shaking toward the end of the third plank. I was also able to do a pile of mountain climbers (HATE).
It was a rough workout, but the 600 cals I blew? Yeah. I'll take 'em. And can't WAIT until next week!
Next up? SHAPE!!!!!
That's right, kids. The class that started it all! I genuinely thought it wasn't coming back after it closed up last time. Enrollment was low, and I think appreciation of the class was even lower. Not for me, but for others who didn't take it quite as seriously. I mean, I had a solo class once! I was the only person there. That's nuts. Anyway. I'm so excited that it's back. Lynda is even leading it again. From what I hear, it sounds like the format is going to be slightly different, and I think I like that. Don't know if you know it or not, but I'm *kind of* an over-sharer sometimes. The format of this new version sounds a little like it'll be more open; more time for discussions and things that the participants have learned.
Unfortunately, I'm traveling for work tomorrow, so I have to miss out. Coworkers A and S are taking the class again though, so I'll have some note-takers. :)
There you have it - two things I LOVE are back in my life. SO EXCITED!
Anything new (or returning) for anyone out there??
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