I'm not sure why, but YMCA charges money even to members to go to ZUMBA, and they are only scheduling classes from 8-9pm at night twice a week, and once on Thursday mornings from 8-9am. I don't think I could ever work out that late at night, and I really don't want to pay. This week, I'm I have scheduled meetings at work every day, which means I'm skipping the one opportunity (usually Thursday) to work from home this week. Well, maybe next week I'll try ZUMBA on Thursday morning, but this week I think I'll go with Step class on either Friday evening or Saturday morning. (Friday evening's is only 30 minutes...is that cheating? I didn't give the gym class goal a time requirement...hmmm.)
What do you think? Is there anything else on this list I should try? I'm thinking about Cycling, CXWorX, and Yoga, too. Maybe Body Pump. Or maybe I should just concentrate on one thing at a time? I hate being bad at things, so I think it's going to be frustrating for the first few classes trying to learn the routines, especially for Step. I've been through Step classes before and think they're pretty fun... but you can easily look or feel like a complete idiot noob until you really get used to the routine. It's hard enough to get the very basic Wii Fit step workout perfected. haha. At least I'm the only one around when I do it, though.
A word about Body Pump...I love it. Really I loved it, past tense, because I haven't gone in a while due to knee issues. But! It's effective. I was going steadily 2-3 times a week for a period of about 7 months and definitely felt a difference. I think it's a good one to try because there's minimal choreography, so you don't look stupid when you're new. Just START EASY. I really ripped myself up the first time because the woman behind me was at least 70 years old lifting twice the weight as me and I was adding more, trying to keep up. Don't do that. It's not about anyone else. But it's a great class if you're sensible about it!
ReplyDeleteAhhh Body Pump. I must admit I'm a little intimidated of that class. I think you've given me a challenge here, to go to a Body Pump class. Hmm. Okay. By the end of February, I'll go to at least 2 classes. And I'll start easy!
ReplyDeleteI went to a Body Sculpt class the other night. I think it's similar, but it was only for 30 minutes. We did arms (I started with 4 lb weights) and abs. I don't think there was enough time for lower body, but I'm fine with that. I'll get enough lower body stuff whenever I do cardio.
I really miss our old Pilates instructor from the gym in Hanover, though, T. I wish I knew her name and/or where she works now. She kicked ass!!