Gym in Review

There was a time in my life where I was straight up scared of the gym. I might of walked in one a couple of times with the attempt to get my workout on but bottom line that sh%$$5 was intimidating. I mean it seems to me that most people going to the gym and wearing their little shorty shorts are pretty much already healthy and looking goooood. But then I joined my beloved YMCA and after 3 years still love it. The families, the members and the trainers are what make it the gym I love. The childcare has watched my baby since he was 10 weeks and could bring him and now he is 3 1/2. Awww time flies. So anywho wanted to recap some of my fav classes!

1.BODY PUMP

"I'm here to pump you up" okayyy so this is the class I owe everything too! Seriously, this was the one that I walked into hid in the back of the room and could mildly blend in. I loved it because everyone could work at their own level and move up as they needed. I built muscle and from that lost weight and was able to do other classes I didn't think possible! I love me some Body Pump!

2. CYCLE

I went to cycle when I first joined the Y and could not make it through the whole class. I was a mess and a bit discouraged. After 2 months of Body Pump and getting some strength in my legs a friend got me to head back in there and I did. I loved it!! I felt strong and powerful and my favorite sweaty! I love some sweat and wear it proudly. My gym just got new bikes and oh lala they are smooth and I love them!!

3. TABATA

This is a newer class being offered, it has been there about 4 months but OMG I freaking love it. If I could take it everyday I would. It's a high intensity interval training and a damn good workout. I sweat, sweat, sweat and sweat some more. It's also only 45 minutes so I try and get a couple mile run in before for my warm-up and pairing the two together makes me happy!


So there are a few of my favorites. The gym offers more that I might do once in awhile but these three are always on my weekly plan!