Circuit Aerobics!
Posted by Lynn Terry on 09 Mar 2006 | Tagged as: General
I mentioned in my last two posts that I was having a hard time getting back into my workout routine… well, I managed to work out two days in a row after that - and then my lower back went out on me.
Ouch! It’s actually an old injury (no - not football LOL) that just ‘gets me’ from time to time. So I spent about six days hardly moving at all. I couldnt lift a gallon of milk, much less work out :-p What a wimp, huh? haha
With that past me, I decided to join in on the local Circuit Aerobics class. I started tonight, and I have to tell you - that was a great workout!!
It’s the same girl that taught the Cardio Kickboxing class that I loved so much last year, and she’s very easy to follow along with. It was a pretty full class, which was nice - and my 9yo daughter even went with me!
She always loves to work out with me at home, so I thought “Why not?” - right? I figured as long as I was paying for her to join in, and we took a spot in the back, nobody would really mind. I think she had fun 
Anyway, my scales are still stuck on the same spot as last time I reported in - so 13 lbs total lost since the beginning of the challenge. I am sticking to my “diet” of eating less, eating better… and cutting out all of the junk snacking and take-out meals.
And my “new jeans”… are just a little bit looser than they were a couple of weeks ago 
This has been really fun so far. I appreciate you, Sandra, for taking the initiative and putting this together - and for everyone that joined in. I’ve enjoyed following along with the individual challenges that everyone has!
Just having a group to work alongside has been really motivating, and once I got on a roll with the “look better, feel better” routine, I found myself making changes in other areas as well. For example I’ve had my hair done (styled & lightened), started tanning bed visits (great for clearing up “winter skin” and getting a little color!), and have been trying out the BodyShape toning lotion by Hydroderm (which is supposed to smooth out those little “mommy spots” - or dimply areas).
If I dont look ANY different at all physically (yet) –Â there is enough of a difference showing through in my smile and attitude to make up for it!
It’s great to see you’re so motivated! Honestly if I hadn’t started this blog I probably would not have even lost 1 pound and given up a long time ago. It is good to have support from others and to see how you guys have been doing too.
By the way, what is Circuit Aerobics like?
I agree, Sandra! It’s so easy to get caught up in your daily routine and your life… and never make the self-improvements that you know you are capable of!
Circuit Aerobics is an hour-long workout that includes the step board, floor mats, light weights and arm bands (I’m not sure if that’s what you actually call those things). The arm bands are like short elastic jump ropes that are used for resistance.
Anyway, its a great routine and a full body workout. I do wish that they offered it in the mornings, but right now it is only offered at 5:30pm three nights a week. So my plan is to attend all 3 classes and work out on my Gazelle at home on the off days.
Wish me luck
That sounds like a fun workout with a lot of variety. You’ll get in some weight training and cardio at the same time.
Sounds like a good plan, good luck!
I have the same problem with my back, it just gets me from time to time so I know how you feel. Glad to hear that its better and you are going strong again.