I don't know how you do it APW. My gym keeps confusing me by doing 'new releases' of classes and such...so for all today's classes, you had to register in advance (new release day).
I always get confused since they all sound the same, so I inadvertently signed up for the wrong class. I thought it was an aerobic/martial arts class, but instead, it was an aerobics class on crack. Not only did it kick my butt, but I just am not coordinated enough or quick enough to react to direction for this type of excercise. With the martial arts one, I am seriously laughing the entire time because I am behind 2 steps, but at least I eventually 'get it'. With the aerobics stuff, I can just never seem to catch up or execute what they're doing...
So picture this: 5 instructors on a stage with madonna mics executing in unison all dressed alike, a packed class, and me (red faced, dripping sweat, turning the wrong way at every move and just plain missing some.) Very frustrating.
I actually left the class 35 minutes in. Luckily, I think they were pretty much at the end of the high heart rate stuff, but it doesn't matter..I'll probably never take that class again anyways! I'm wondering whether to walk back over and figure out what the name of my real class is so I can crash it! Nope, too much to do today...friends coming over to pre-party before a wedding reception. Tomorrow, I conquer another class!!
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Friend, it sounds like it is a "Les mills" class. They are " BodyCombat" and other names similar. They are classes that are scripted, so the instructor has no say in the class. I guess it's good for participants, cuz you are doing the same class, regardless of instructor, for 6 or 8 weeks. Then they have a "new release" which sounds like what you walked into! I don't like to teach them and am not certified, cuz I like variety and doing my own thing. However, I did take a Body Combat class being taught by an instructor I know and like. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't do it on a constant basis. I think if you frequent those type of classes, you get good at it. I was confused and felt out of place cuz most people knew the routine. In addition, they cycle moves in and out so you are likely to see something again once you have mastered it. I suggest doing a BootCamp or an Interval class. Can you e-mail me the class schedule? I may be able to help find you a class better suited so you won't get frustrated...
ReplyDeleteIt IS les mills. And I was trying to go to Body Combat, but instead it was "body attack", and it was at the same time as my regular class was..so you can see my confusion. I will email you the site. I really like Body Pump, Body Combat, and a non-les mills called Fitness Kickboxing. Thanks, friend!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I also talked to someone today that told me the reason I had an issue was that that particular instructor does not give great verbal direction...she thought I should try a different instructor. We'll see!
ReplyDeleteThat's weird, cuz like I said, the point of Les Mills is that there is more consistancy..
ReplyDeleteIt is consistent, it's just that this chick was not really giving good explanations. I have definitely noticed it in other classes - some instructors are really good about telling you how you should be doing stuff, while others don't bother.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you have encouraged me...I signed up for a month of mini-boot camp today. Tuesdays and Thursdays ats 5:30 AM. ARRRGHHHH!
Good Luck!
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