It's probably been about 2 months since I've joined a local gym. Good news is I've 2 other friends who goes to the classes with me and I've been attending regularly, at least two to three times a week.
The gym instructor actually 'prescribed' some circuit exercises for me. Things like going on the treadmill, cross-trainer and weights. But I hated such boring routine and so far, I've not done it once! One time, I went to the gym for Body Balance class and found out that I'd got the time wrong. Well, since I was there, I could have just gone up and spend some time working the gleaming training machines they have, but no, I turned around, right in front of my gym instructor some more, and went home....Naughty girl!
I guess I just have to be led when it comes to exercising. When there's an instructor in front of you, telling you to move this way and go that way, and everyone else is doing the same thing, you just can't help but follow. Since joining, I've tried a few of the classes and narrowed down to four of my favourites:
Body Jam : This is bascially a funky dance class. It's got some really strange moves, totally idiotic sometimes, but it's fun and the music's nice. And we love to watch our gay instructor dance. Feels like we're in a disco!
Body Combat : Don't play play with this one. We do Tae Kwon Do, Karate and other martial arts moves. It will get your heart thumping and skin sweating starting from warm-up. Good for training power and strength. Also good for venting out your frustrations physically, especially therapeutic if you've just been jilted or angry with someone. If all's well in life, just use your imagination that you are being attacked by bad guys and you're punching and kicking the lights out of them! I really like this class. So far, it's got the best workout and who knows, a little martial skills could come in handy.
Zumba : Sensuous latin dance workout. Have a little trouble getting into the mood sometimes. I wish I could rotate those hips like the sexy instructor. She seems to enjoy it so much and is smiling from start to beginning. Other than that, not much sweat.
Body Balance : A combination of Yogo, Pilates and Tai Chi moves accompanied by slow, calming music. In contrast to the other faster and more cardio classes, this one aims to tone your muscles and improve balance. Not as easy as it looks.
At the end of the day, my objective is to get my body moving and perspiring. Whether I lose weight or develop those abs is not that important, though it's a good to have result. With regular exercise, I think my energy level has improved and hopefully, my cholesterol level has gone south as well. Well, I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but I feel less guilty too when I indulge in desserts and sinful treats nowadays!
