Update: Taking a class at the Gym. I did it!!

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:20 PM

Update: Taking a class at the Gym. I did it!!

So, I'm taking a class at my gym tonight and I'm nervous.

I exercised ALOT with my trainer leading up to wedding and have been slacking for the past few months. I went to the gym three times in a week but I wanted to 'take it up a notch.'

I've never taken a group class before and I'm really nervous that I'm going to spazz out and make a fool out of myself... Here's the description... Should I do it???

Total Body Conditioning
This workout uses weights and/or bodybars to promote muscular endurance, flexibility and body alignment

So, I went to the class and it was not bad at all!!! In fact, I think I'm going to the class on Thursday!!!

jeanyus27 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:26 PM

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Do it!! I used to love taking classes at the gym. There will be people at all different levels, so don't worry. Only do what you feel comfortable doing. Classes are a great way to stay motivated, when you have someone telling you that you can do one more! Have fun!

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:27 PM

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I have taken these. You don't need as much coodination as with, say, a step, hip hop, or kickboxing class.

You should be fine. Stay in the back like I always do lol If you do spaz out, and someone laughs, just drop your weight bar on their foot

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:33 PM

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absolutely do it!!! I loved taking classed at the gym! they really help!!

Jenn04 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:41 PM

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Yes I have done those and they are very easy to follow but VERY HARD. Go light with the weights....they usually do alot of reps and you will tire out easily. You may not be able to walk the next day! LOL

But overall it is a great conditioning class! It does not take much coordination either (I am always scared of the kick boxing classes and step which require coordination)

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:44 PM

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Ok girls, you are motivating me. I will keep repeating to myself 'I will not spazz out in gym class, I will not spazz out in gym class'

I will definitely take some of the lighter weights. Thanks for the reco Jenna!!!

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 05:46 PM

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Posted by ChristineAaron08

I have taken these. You don't need as much coodination as with, say, a step, hip hop, or kickboxing class.

You should be fine. Stay in the back like I always do lol If you do spaz out, and someone laughs, just drop your weight bar on their foot

I'm DEFINITELY going to hang out in the back

MikeandJess Posted: Apr 27, 2009 06:08 PM

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do it so I can vicariously live through you. I am too uncoordinated to take classes with other people

snwb08 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 06:08 PM

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you can totally do that one. NYSC right? the challenging ones for me are the step and dance type ones - those I'm too chicken to take! I won't go beyond spin or yoga!

maybe I'll take one with you and we can spaz together!

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 06:09 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

do it so I can vicariously live through you. I am too uncoordinated to take classes with other people

Wish me luck. Heading out to class now!

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 06:19 PM

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Posted by snwb08

you can totally do that one. NYSC right? the challenging ones for me are the step and dance type ones - those I'm too chicken to take! I won't go beyond spin or yoga!

maybe I'll take one with you and we can spaz together!

Take one with me!! There's classes on 59th and Park that's not far from the subway!!

snwb08 Posted: Apr 27, 2009 09:54 PM

Re: Update: Taking a class at the Gym. I did it!!

good for you - you inspired me tonight cindy. I got to the gym, got on the treadmill and was like wth is stopping me from trying that cardio kickboxing class?? So I did it and it kicked my ASSS. I almost vomited and i know i'm going to be in serious pain tomorrow! But in the end it was such a much better workout than i would have done on my own.

I would totally take one with you; I just recently switched my membership so i can go to all of them. I'm a big fan of spin but kind of hate the sign-up process - people sign up and don't show; crunch did it first come first serve which is just better.

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 27, 2009 10:39 PM

Re: Update: Taking a class at the Gym. I did it!!

Posted by snwb08

good for you - you inspired me tonight cindy. I got to the gym, got on the treadmill and was like wth is stopping me from trying that cardio kickboxing class?? So I did it and it kicked my ASSS. I almost vomited and i know i'm going to be in serious pain tomorrow! But in the end it was such a much better workout than i would have done on my own.

I would totally take one with you; I just recently switched my membership so i can go to all of them. I'm a big fan of spin but kind of hate the sign-up process - people sign up and don't show; crunch did it first come first serve which is just better.

Wow!!! So glad I inspired you! I am v. scared to take cardio kickboxing. You have to tell me all about it!!! Good for you!!!

Let's def. figure something out soon!

Jenn04 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 09:56 AM

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Awesome! Was it hard? the one i used to go to made me shake afterward!

SFAR89 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 09:58 AM

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl
Wow!!! So glad I inspired you! I am v. scared to take cardio kickboxing. You have to tell me all about it!!! Good for you!!!

Let's def. figure something out soon!

Why are you scared to take Cardio Kickboxing???

I have posted about it before. It changed my life. For the short time that I did it, I have never felt so good, or been in such great shape ever. If I would've kept up with it, I would have a sick body right now lol I only did like 4 weeks of it, maybe 2-3 times a week and I lost so much weight.

Butterfly123 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 09:59 AM

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I was nervous the first time I took a class too! Im so clumsy but I ended up loving it and now I stand up front all the time. Those classes are the next best thing to having a trainer without paying for it!

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 28, 2009 10:00 AM

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Posted by SFAR89

Posted by NapaValleyGirl
Wow!!! So glad I inspired you! I am v. scared to take cardio kickboxing. You have to tell me all about it!!! Good for you!!!

Let's def. figure something out soon!

Why are you scared to take Cardio Kickboxing???

I have posted about it before. It changed my life. For the short time that I did it, I have never felt so good, or been in such great shape ever. If I would've kept up with it, I would have a sick body right now lol I only did like 4 weeks of it, maybe 2-3 times a week and I lost so much weight.

Because I'm SOO clumsy and a total spazz!! But I guess I will try it! I've built up my courage since I went to my first class last night.

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Apr 28, 2009 10:01 AM

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Posted by Songstress

I was nervous the first time I took a class too! Im so clumsy but I ended up loving it and now I stand up front all the time. Those classes are the next best thing to having a trainer without paying for it!

I know! I realized that the workout was basically like the workout my trainer gave me! I was like 'ok, I know what I'm doing here...'