In 2009 I lost around 20 kilos (almost 30% of my body weight). I put a few of those back on in 2010, lost them earlier this year, and am now trying to lose those last few pesky kilos and improve my fitness.
I have certain gym classes I like doing (primarily Body Combat and Zumba), but had always been scared to try Body Attack. It is described as "high-energy" and "not for the faint hearted" (http://www.lesmills.com/global/bodyattack/bodyattack-group-fitness-class.aspx). But on Sunday I decided to give it a go - all I can say if you are thinking about going - DO IT!! Yes, your heart will be pumping, but your instructor should give you low-impact options with a lot of the moves.
I started to wonder what aliens would think if they were watching us. In an episode of Seinfeld, Jerry made the comment in one of his stand-up routines that if aliens saw us walking our dogs and picking up their poop, would they think dogs were our leaders? We have a room full of people insanely jumping around, hands waving in the air a lot of the time, and a VERY enthusiastic instructor. (In all seriousness he was great, but I was jokingly thinking what drugs is he on and where can I get some?) Would aliens think we were praying? Doing some strange mating ritual? Trying to kill ourselves through heart failure? :) (I kid - it wasn't that bad!)
I will definitely going back to body attack, and as time goes on I know I will get more co-ordinated and be able to do the more challenging moves. I used to be scared of exercise classes - the "what will people think of me" scenario, but honestly, what I have learnt is that everyone is focusing on their own movements (and if they aren't, they should be!) As long as you don't run into anyone else, who cares if you are uncoordinated to start of with or occasionally need to take it down a notch.
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