UPDATE: A compilation of all my class reviews can be found here: http://www.iamrunningthis.com/nyr-2017/
I’ve picked a favorite New Year’s Resolution… the one that makes me the most excited, the one where New Year’s is an excuse to do something I really want to do anyway.
I’m going to try every class at my gym, The Equinox in Chestnut Hill.
I would never attend most of the classes they offer without this goal. It’s hard to branch out, it’s easy to settle into a class you already like… you know how it is.
But I’m doing it, and I just know I’m going to find some classes I love out of this experience. I’m so excited.
So far I’ve attended Studio Cycling, Vinyasa Yoga, and Sweat & Surrender Yoga.
That’s, um, a tiny percentage of the class offerings. The Equinox offers between 12 and 22 classes a day. Some repeats, but a lot of originals.
Aquasport. Precision Running. Cardio Sculpt. Best Butt Ever. (Yes, I’m serious, that’s the name of the class.) Damage Control. Restorative Power Yoga. Lean Line. Boot Camp. Firestarter. Ab lab. Tabata.
No, I can’t tell you what Tabata is. I have no idea what that is. But I’m going. That’s all there is to it man, I’m freaking going.*
I’ll tell you how each class goes, share tricks for not laughing out loud at yourself during DANCE! (just in case someone else might worry you’re laughing at them, normally laughing at yourself is encouraged) and uh, maybe I’ll even end up STACKED!
Who names these classes? I want their job.
I’ve got an entire year, which means I don’t even need to try a new class every week.
I can’t wait to break out of my comfort zone, find some new things I love, and maybe even pick up some strength training techniques I can do on my own since that’s a weak spot in my fitness routine.
Here I go. Taking the plunge.
Wish me luck!
*Pulp Fiction reference
What a great resolution! I am excited to hear about your experiences.
Thanks Kristin! I’m really looking forward to it 🙂
Love it. I was wondering last night how to squeeze the last cent out of my gym membership. You may just have inspired me to inadvertently take up Zumba, Mat pilates and kick boxing. BTW, I have no idea what they really are, but I can now claim its an on-line challenge thing when I’m the only guy in the 11am weekday classes…
Haha exactly!