Class Pass

As I begin my second week of Class Pass I’m excited, invigorated and motivated.

Last week I was so disappointed in how out of shape I let myself get. I hadn’t realized the depth of my physical decline. My build is naturally athletic. Add Four years of high school track, cheerleading and four nights a week dance classes. Plus 3 years of college cheerleading I had super fly physique. However, after moving to Texas (a car state) from Philadelphia (a pedestrian city) I gained 15 pounds in a year. This was in addition to the 15 pounds I’d gained in the decade since graduating college.

My adventures into Class Pass began with a strengthening class at a cross fit-ish gym. This was ok. The instructor had a warm up and then a 3 circuit routine I did while he tried to sell me Herb-A –Life. I may go back to this gym but never when he’s teaching, too much talking in between sets.

Tuesday, Body Sculpt class. I may have died here. In the 30 minutes it took to drive home, climb the stairs to my second floor apartment, I knew this 50 minute body weight class was going to make me pay for falling out of shape.

Wednesday I tried surfing. Not literallyJ, an indoor surfer inspired class. This was the most unique. I had never tried anything like it. They rig surf boards on some type of system that simulates being on the water. Yes, I fell…multiple times.

By Wednesday when I laughed my abs made me pay. I had one more class I’d signed up for. Thursday was boxing. It was all I thought it would be and more. I never realized how many muscles were in my hand until I needed them to punch a bag. My hands trembled for the rest of the day.

Five minutes into each of these classes I questioned my sanity. I reminded myself; I hated how the top of my back touches the lower part of my back. I considered how much it would cost to replace my wardrobe that was growing tighter each day. Lastly, I thought about how my thighs had worn a hole in my favorite jeans but I was still trying to hold on to them.

I began my second week today. I’ve decided to take all of my classes before work since I’ve found being charged extra money for not showing up is a constant motivator to get out of bed at 6 am. I ensure I get my workout in and it helps me get to work on time.

My class today was Powerbelle. I took it at the studio I took Body Scuplt. It’s described as a Barre on crack. I’ve never taken Barre but my body would agree. Today I was ten minutes in before I thought why am I doing this. Then I reminded myself…I have one body, one life and I want them to be the best they can be.