This week’s been work-out week with friends 
It kicked off with Ands (yes this gal has returned 
) We did Leonard’s Body Pump at the unearthly hour of 7.15am on a Monday morning. And as much as I wanted to sleep in, I was glad that I joined her & Nav for the weights class.
In the evening, I returned for Body Combat & the class was FULL to the BRIM! Calvin covered for Andrew & man does he have the fighting spirit! There was sooooooo much energy in the class, everyone was ‘psyched’ and in the mood – by the third track everyone was exhausted.. I told Calvin I’ve never sweat so much in BC – it was awesome, especially after a long day at the office!
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Tuesday morning, Margaret (my new gym buddy) and I tried RPM (cycling class) for the first time. We went for dear Faye’s class. Faye says that RPM’s the most
effective way to lose weight - I believe her – it’s really not easy
and I seriously thought I was going to fly off the stationary bike a
few times! With her own pedals and pro bike gear – she really created a
pool of sweat, sadly I didn’t – I couldn’t quite figure out the
gear/resistance knob. I’ll try and go for more RPM classes in future,
but boy was it painful – the legs and crotch area – I think I ached for
at least a day 
Tuesday evening Pearl joined me for Body Jam. She’s so cute, she thought she had a bi-monthly pass to FF, but it was to Planet Fitness – hee hee, still, I managed to get her in. She looked like she had fun in Jam and stayed on for pilates.
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Wednesday took a break…
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Then, today Tini, Eunice & I attempted MTV dance for the first time. The instructor taught us the basic choreography for the chorus of Madonna’s new ‘Hung Up’ video clip. For most of the session, I was a total clutz – unable to string most of the moves *sigh*, I was really tempted to walk out ha ha. It was funny cos I kept doing a ’round-house kick’ instead of the ’swing’ kick to which the instructor snided "we have some combaters in the class."
Fortunately I hung around… There was this gorgeous ‘Christina Agileria’ look-a-like infront of us – she was really good – grooving with such ease. Towards the end of the session, I guess I managed to pick up a few moves successfully – but it was sooooooooo fun.
Anyways, this weekend is the launch of all the new releases for all the classes – I seriously I hope I can catch up after the 2 wk break in Perth. I checked out the FF (Cannington) schedule – they offer a few classes which Singapore doesnt offer like boxing, belly dancing and body attack. Navin is really excited about the boxing I’m just curious to checkout the gym climate in Perth.
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Just a few tips for those who are starting out at the gym group exercise (GX) classes…
1) Don’t worry about screwing up the moves, be it kicks, dance steps etc.. I still screw up, even though I go so often (*blush*) Even though you may feel intimidated by the pros/regulars – give yourself time. I’ve learnt that you have to be ‘thick-skinned’ and in a way no one really cares about how you move, everyones more concerned about their own moves Basically take it easy and learn to laugh at yourself Also, you have to let go of all inhibitions – especially in Body Jam – it’s all about letting yourself be free!!!
2) Be Kiasu (A fear of losing used to describe a person who is overly competitive) Wikipedia. Stand right at the front of the class, it’s easier for you to mirror the instructors. At the same time be warned, being at the front line, your more prone to correction from the instructors
3) Be heard! Scream, sing, yelp when prompted. Seriously – it somehow helps release the endorphins and helps you kick/groove better. But… again be thick-skinned, cos sometimes you might yell and may be the only one yelling (speakin from experience of course)
4) Power in numbers.. It’s always good to gym with your buddies as I’ve mentioned earlier on. The ‘tribal’ spirit is effective – spurring each other on, yelling & laughing together, the bonding – it’s priceless. However, there may be times where your schedules may not permit you to gym together – but that shouldn’t prevent you from attending the classes. Initially I’d only gym if Tini or Ands accompanied me, then I figured – heck, I’ve gotta stop being a chicken & before I knew it, I was doing it solo – and it was actually ok. Anyways, after a while you’ll find yourself befriending the other regulars and your one big happy family
5) Practice makes perfect! Seriously, most people aren’t capable of mastering a routine after just one class, so just keep going for the classes & in no time you’ll be able to anticipate the moves even before being prompted.
6) And lastly quoting from Faye… you have to be passionate & determined!
P.s webs to check out:
1 Music to work out too
2 Check out the Nike women’s section – aside from the funky gear, some new tips on running
Till then,
the gym-nut signing off
