I was sidetracked from my exercise routine for about 2 weeks due to various illnesses and ice storms. I finally managed to get back into "Body Conditioning" (otherwise known as "The Torture Chamber") and was happy to see that many of my old buddies (and some new ones) were still fighting the good fight. Here are some highlights from Tuesday's class:
1. Enthusiastic Guy in the Back Row: EGBR was in his usual spot in the back left hand corner of the class - but he was unusually peppy the other day. My favorite part was when he started yelling "ROW, ROW, ROW!" during one of the exercises, goofy smile and all.
2. New guy: EGBR brought a friend to class, a slightly out-of-shape 60-something guy who also took up space in the back row. I think EGBR was starting to feel a little lonely back there surrounded by all the ladies, so he decided to bring a friend who was equally uncoordinated. Maybe he thought this guy would make him look good. The best was when I heard EGBR give the New Guy tips on correcting his form during some of the exercises. Nothing like the blind leading the blind, right?
3. 20-something girl who exercises 3 hours a day: Well, I hadn't seen her in a while but she was back, wearing her usual neon ensemble of bright pink sports bra and extremely short lime green shorts which strategically showed off her tattoos and washboard stomach. I'd mentioned previously how she always modifies the exercises to make them more challenging (while the rest of us are sweating profusely with our tongues hanging out) Well, on Tuesday she was doing her own thing the entire time - I mean, she may as well have been teaching her own little class. While we were lunging she was doing jumping jacks. While we were squatting she was doing sit-ups. Then 10 minutes before class ended she was suddenly packed up and left. Very weird - why even take the class? Maybe she just likes the fact that she can see herself in the mirrored walls, who knows?
4. 70-something lady pushing 80: To my left was this tiny little lady who looked like a gust of wind would blow her right over. She was closer to 80 than 70 with skinny little legs, glasses and grandma hair. I wasn't sure to expect and found myself hoping she'd checked with her doctor before attempting this class. She proved me wrong though - she stayed for the entire class and she never stopped to catch her breath or even looked like she was breathing heavily. Amazing - just goes to show you that you can't ever judge someone until you see them in action.
I'm proud to say that I continued to hold my own in the front row, which is the only spot available when you show up two minutes before class starts. I made lots of comical faces as I struggled through the various lunges, squats, pushups, etc. I think what keeps me going is that it feels good to know that I CAN make it through an hour of a challenging class, even if it does feel like torture at times.
Can't wait to see who shows up tomorrow.
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"Everyone harbors a secret hatred, for the prettiest girl in the room," ~Ani DiFranco
I wonder why she was in your class too. Maybe she's training to teach her own? 'If I taught the class, we wouldn't be doing lunges right now! We'd be doing jumping jacks!' : )
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