On the iPod, “Lights” by Ellie Goulding
First of all, I just want to say that the outpouring of comments, emails, messages and texts about yesterday’s post was just incredible. It was a really easy post to write but led to a super emotional day so I appreciate all of the support and love. I’m so happy that I’m back.
On Monday night, I went to a class called POUND at MoveStudio. This class has been on my list for while now and I’m so glad that I finally got my act in gear, I mean here is the class description...
“CHANNEL YOUR INNER ROCKSTAR WITH THIS FULL BODY CARDIO-JAM SESSION INSPIRED BY THE INFECTIOUS, ENERGIZING, AND SWEAT-DRIPPING FUN OF PLAYING THE DRUMS.”
Monday’s are by far my busiest morning workdays and then to top it off I have hip hop rehearsal for the elementary school talent show with 7 2nd grade boys in the afternoon. 🤪 Luckily Mike is off on Mondays so he took over dinner and bedtime so that I could focus on me.
I got to the class about 10 minutes early so that I could get my place... yes, I’m aware that it’s sort of crazy to have a place at a class I’ve never been to but for starters this is my “home” studio so I have a history here and by history I mean I have a place 😂 If you attend group work out classes you just get this and I don’t need to explain it! Anyways, I got my space! As I was setting up my area I caught the instructors eye... her name is Nicole Borowski. In a bubbly tone she said, “Amanda?” And I quickly nodded my head. What’s funny is that I don’t always tell instructors that I’m coming because it somehow brings more attention to myself and can unintentionally stress instructors out knowing that I will be writing a blog about it but for various reasons today I did. She handed me 2 green Ripstix (a weighted rubber drumstick) and assured me that I would do great! This class takes coordination, I’m not going to lie, but it was so fun!! Beware though there is a lot of squatting!! I’m sort of a perfectionist so I found myself really focusing on the drumming part which led to an intense upper body workout. I’m sure over time I’ll be able to get the leg work in also but to be honest I really liked the fact that I could focus on my arms which is harder in other group workout classes. This class goes by quickly and releases a ton of endorphins, which is awesome! Before I knew it we were on the last song. I was literally dripping with sweat and my arms were feeling like jello! 😂 I can not wait to come back on Monday and I hope you come too. The only thing that could possibly make this class better is more people. I mean there was a good little group of us but I think it would feel even more rock band like with a full room! Pound is only at MoveStudio on Mondays at 7:40pm. Maybe I’ll see you on stage next week!
Love,
Me
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