Gym - Day 2

Well I survived my first day without any major problems. I was a little sore this morning, but not too bad. Tomorrow may be a different story! I took the Pilates class today. The instructor kind of annoyed me because she started 15 minutes late. Hello! I have to get back to work! Once it started, it was great though. By the end of the hour pretty much every muscle in my body was burning, or had been burning during the session at one time or another. And all that and I wasn't even sweating! That's what I love about Pilates....you get a good workout without being completely out of breath and sweating. That's perfect for someone working out on their lunch hour. Not sure what's on the agenda for tomorrow.

Gym - Day 1

So, today was my first day at the gym. I haven't worked out at all in like 2 years. (And I wonder why I keep gaining weight!) Anyway, so I decided to join a gym and work out on my lunch hour. Today I did deep water aerobics. I love being in the water and because of a knee injury, I need low impact workouts.

When I got out of the dressing room, I was so intimidated....here I was in my bathing suit, about to walk out in front of everyone -- people who I assume work out all the time and are super fit -- not to mention I haven't spent much time in the sun so I'm as white as a ghost -- I was so frantic, I almost changed my mind and decided to go get some ice cream instead!

But I visualized myself in that short tank top that I have at home that I've NEVER been able to wear in public and I got my white butt out there. I was amazed to see that it was mainly older women (40+) in the class. They were all very nice too. It was a relief because the last thing I wanted to do was look like a klutz in front of a bunch of 20 something college athletes.

The class was pretty tough, but I made it through. Water aerobics is a good start for someone who hasn't worked out in a while. You're able to get a full workout without straining your muscles. I'm sure I'm going to be sore tomorrow, but at least I know I can manage.

Tomorrow I'm trying the Pilates class....wish me luck!!!!