Kickboxing Class Tonight!!

This past week, I’ve been enjoying a trial membership at a gym.  As much as I love working out at home, nothing compares to the motivation, energy, and competition of working out in a group.  

Last night I tried an intense cardio class, and it was awesome!  The class was huge, but the instructor kept an eye on me since it was my first class.  There were so many different body shapes there, all levels of fitness, working out together.  It was beautiful in a way, just a room full of people moving to good music, working at their own pace. 

As much as I liked that class, I am extremely excited about tonight’s offering: KICKBOXING!

I know it’s cardio kickboxing and not the martial arts kickboxing I prefer, but I am still so excited about it.  I miss kickboxing so much!  A workout DVD just isn’t the same.  If last night’s instructor was any indication, then tonight’s instructor will try to kill me too :)  In a good way, of course.

I felt so motivated, so pumped up, so energized during and after class last night.   I thought I would feel awkward since I haven’t been to a gym in so long, but instead I felt more alive during a workout than I have in a long time.  I haven’t joined yet, but I am seriously considering it.

12 Comments so far

  1. ready2bskinE @ September 10th, 2009

    Yay!! Do it for you MJ! Maybe that’s the extra motivation you need to really push it to the next level! :)

    Seriously, if I could afford it right now, I’d have been back the gym like YESTERDAY! :) Go for it! If you really enjoy it that much, then it’s worth it! :)

  2. astrongnewme @ September 10th, 2009

    I thought at first I can’t afford it, then thought, well, if I add up what I spend on soda, a habit I really need to kick, then I really can afford it. Kick a habit and start a new healthy one at the same time!

  3. Leida @ September 10th, 2009

    Enjoy your class! I really loved my cardio kickboxing DVD I tried last week. I hope you have a great instructor!!!

  4. astrongnewme @ September 10th, 2009

    Last night’s instructor was great, and I’ve heard really good things about the kickboxing instructor. I’m really looking forward to it!

  5. not2late4tina @ September 10th, 2009

    That’s great I hope you enjoy your kickboxing class. I just rejoined the gym because i’m hoping for some added motivation to workout.

  6. journito170 @ September 10th, 2009

    Wow isn’t it great to feel alive on a workout? I did some intervals on a treadmill with a trainer and I’m telling you all of a sudden I felt this burst of energy today! I hope you join girl…I love that community feeling you get at a gym!

  7. ready2bskinE @ September 10th, 2009

    I think I’m pretty much tapped out on things I can do without. Now if my HUSBAND would quit SMOKING, I DEFINITELY could afford it! ;) You’d think that’d be incentive enough for him…. We’ll have to have yet another chat about the importance of his nasty habit. (Yes, ok, I nag from time to time! lol)

  8. khmerbeauty @ September 10th, 2009

    YAY!! SO happy to hear you doing this hon! Enjoy it girl just enjoy it! :)

  9. kyliejo @ September 10th, 2009

    I love group classes too, it makes me push myself harder and longer. Glad you are enjoying it!

  10. Tyne @ September 10th, 2009

    I know, right?!! Is there one close to where you live or work? That would make it easier I think. I brought home the pamplets and info- think I’ll take the plunge in the next couple of weeks : ))
    How about you?

  11. kamaperry @ September 11th, 2009

    How long is the trial membership? I want to try that on my vacay. Good for you!

  12. astrongnewme @ September 11th, 2009

    The trial membership is one week, so I’m cramming as many classes as I can into one week so I get a taste for all of them!

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