I went to a cycling class today, and let me tell you, there
is nothing like signing up for a 55 minute class only to have so much fun that
just when you start feeling tired you realize the class is over!
The instructor was funny, and I mean Comedian funny. There are benefits to having a serious
instructor whose mission is to kick your butt, and benefits to having someone
who is spontaneous, free spirited and fun while sticking to their mission to
kick your butt. Today I needed fun
and that is just what I got.
The workout was as tough as I wanted to make it, I guess
perhaps all workouts are, and today I found myself a little winded and well…wimpy.
Sometimes I need to cut myself
some slack, especially since I’m just starting to get back into a regular
workout routine after a long 8 year stint of laziness.
In between my jogging in the peddles, sitting in the saddle ,
and wheezing like a an old nag trotting at a fast clip, I flashed back to an
earlier time of taking a spin class 10 – 11 years ago. What I remember was that I had a lot
more spunk and energy. That was when
I was pretty fit, and I look forward to finding that again. {PMA – Positive Mental Attitude}
During class I was “book ended” by two regulars in the front
row, and let me tell you, even though I might have been one of the youngest people
in the room, they totally put me to shame. It was fun to pace (or try to pace) myself with my
neighbors, it makes for a fun and challenging experience, and it also pushes me
to work harder.
This is a class that I certainly will put on my regular schedule,
if not for the good workout, and the friendly atmosphere but for the great
humor and camaraderie.
Great stuff!
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