Back in the game

I'm out of shape.  Like the kind of out of shape where you get winded up a flight of stairs or can't bend over to touch your toes because you're so inflexible.  That's me, and I'm finally doing something about it.  I joined Mountainside on Monday afternoon and I've been going full steam since then.

 There are 2 things I really love in the world of fitness: cycle classes & yoga.  I set my alarm on Tuesday morning and got up at 4:30am for a 5:15am cycle class.  I splashed cold water on my face, brushed my teeth, wiped an inch of dust off my cycle shoes, and headed out the door.  I did OK in the class.  A few times I felt a burning in my lungs that I hadn't felt in a really long time, but I knew I could do it.  I finished at 6am and it was awesome to be home while everyone was still sleeping and get ready for the day in peace.  I went back again on Wednesday morning.  Another spin class, and this one was harder, but once again I was so happy to be done with my workout by 6am.  I could really get used to this.  Yesterday rolled around and I knew I could not handle another day of cycling.  I went to power yoga at 5:15am and it was just what I needed.  I moved through the sun salutations a little slow and treated it more like gentle yoga, but oh well, I was there and I was using it more for stretching than breaking a sweat.  THEN I went back later that day to do a cycle class with Karen at 4:30pm.  It was a good workout but now I'm sore.  I think it was the yoga.  I can really feel it in my body today.  I was going to do a muscle class this morning but there was no way.  I'm taking today and tomorrow off and will do a Zumba or hip hop class on Sunday.



I'm so glad I finally rejoined the gym.  I think it will help me feel so much better and give me energy throughout the day.  I just hope and pray I can keep the 5:15am classes going because that time really seems to be working for me.  Wish me luck!