Hey!!  Are you back to see whether I survived my Wednesday and Friday fitness classes? I DID!!

Each day features a different aerobic workout, but the support and motivation is awesome.

The instructor Wednesday was really upbeat and focused. She kept incorporating the phrase “phenomenal abdominals” in her encouraging instructions, as she coached us to keep our core tight – which I thought was fabulous! Lifting was the theme, however cardio and mat work was incorporated – I’m feeling the difference!

After the workout I asked how to improve the pain in my feet when balancing on one foot. She told me to keep my toes up and the pressure will be more balanced across my foot and when you’re doing exercises that you need to keep your knees behind your toes – it really helps! I was excited to learn this trick!

Today our class was on Step Aerobics! Ba ha ha…I’m working on becoming “more balanced” – the real truth is I’m quite a klutz and grace could easily be my middle name! (oh – 2 good stories on both of those that I’ll have to share – I’ve had quite a few broken limbs and have 2 wild middle names!! back to the story of the day…) Just before 12noon, I emailed my friend to see if she was “going” to the class today and she replied “Yes – it’s step – COME” – oh man – the vision of divas doing step class was flying through my mind and I was looking for excuses to skip out of it – I’ll be honest! I’m not perfect, but I remembered my friend Sara’s line – “I’m going to look all hot and thin” – so off I went! Thanks for getting me out of seat Nicky!! After our step routine, we winded down with a few core strengthening moves. Our instructor told us to get into the “Earthquake Zone” – referring to the position that you’re abs start shaking you’re focusing on that area of your body so much! I just love these new “terms” I’ve learned this week!

I’m really glad I attended my class, even though I was the only beginner in my class, the instructor told me after that I picked up the moves much quicker than most! Watch out now…a little recognition and I’m fueled for next time ;)

I’m now done my first 3 group fitness classes and I am VERY excited – I have more energy and feel great about how my body is toning up! I hope that if you’re working on weight loss and management goals – to get involved in a group exercise program, because I  know from experience that me and a gym card in hand aren’t enough to get me excited!

Hope you have an AMAZING weekend – hope the sun shines where you are! Here’s to “Phenomenal Abdominals” and the “Earthquake Zone” . My husband is coming home – the first time in 6 weeks – I don’t plan to be near my computer ;) Cheers!