ZUMBA !

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm7DyRjtWRc&feature=relate

This clip is from a zumba class. Not exactly the one I attended, but the moves are pretty much the same.

Ass shakin’, hip movin’, and lots of funky moves that keep you groovn’. Zumba is a fun class and definitely quite a workout! I attended class last week with an instructor who kept me laughing, moving, and sweating my ass off. He did a great job leading the class with his humorous faces and interpretive moves to the music.

As it was my first time at a Zumba class, he told me to just try to keep up and that I would get the hang of it. Of course being a newcomer, I stayed in the back row so that I wouldn’t make a fool of myself. Well, that still managed to happen! Since I was “that” girl in the back, there were some ladies who were blocking my view of the instructor. This led to much confused and messed up footwork. At some points I just started making stuff up or pretended to go along. After a little while, I began get the hang of it (and had to keep moving from side to side to see the moves).

The music was so entertaining and fun, it really got me in the mode. We “zumba”-ed to salsa, “Rollin’ down the river”, “The roof is on fire”, and some other zumba tunes I didn’t know. All the music played during the session was vibrant and exciting that it just kept me groovin’. I was really getting into the music and putting my own spin on the moves. Several of the moves were too funny that I laughed the whole time performing them, especially the Carlton fresh prince of bel-air move.

The vibe was energetic and made me yearn to go to a salsa club. Never been to one, and I may look like a fool, but hey- only live once, must make it worth it!

What’s my next fitness adventure? Hmm .. how about some dirty30 ?!

2010: FCC Full Force

Source: http://shahtraining.com/2010-fitness-predictions/

I promised last time that I would begin my Fitness Class Challenge (going to refer to it as FCC for short). Unfortunately, the December break caused a halt in my endeavors. The time off from work and school, plus the freezing weather and snow, got me into a lazy mood.

Now as the new year begins, I’m done with lazy and ready for action. With a positive mind ahead in this new year, an end to a decade, and a beginning of a new era I now PROMISE to take on this challenge full force. I promise myself to take this on with much motivation and determination, and hope to relay some videos throughout my journey (as i learn the video-making technology, hopefully with success).

Although I began the challenge with the kickboxing class last year, which was really only a month ago, I went again today for a fresh start keeping kickboxing as my first class in the FCC. The best part of the class is the force and strength I use to punch that bag. The assistant had to come over a couple times throughout the hour to adjust my bag to the correct spot. The pain felt through some of the moves was incredible, but loved it so much because I know this will make me stronger, leaner, and gives me a push to keep going. As I listen and watch the instructor, I begin to memorize the moves and am able to adapt quickly into the fast-paced environment. My legs were hurting me as I tried climbing my stairs coming home, but that just gives me more satisfaction that I truly put in my all in the workout and the soreness to come is only going to make me stronger and more motivated.

Pain = A job well done! Don’t you agree??

Next class to come: Zumba!