"New Class"- Blog from Melissa Schwab, Gold's Gym Challenge Participant

So I tried a new class today. Apparently, I have two left feet. I learned that if it involves choreography and any kind of rhythm or bouncing, I’m not good at it. Thank goodness for friends because I had a friend with me and we enjoyed laughing with/at each other. There were many coordinated people out there who rocked the class. (A little shout out to Lisa, the instructor, who is awesome!)  Despite my uncoordinated attempt at the class, I still know I burned some calories and had fun. I find classes are a great for me when I need the extra push. Besides some of you might catch me in a class, and have the added entertainment of watching my attempt at coordination with my two left feet. See you there!

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"What the heck am I doing?" by Melissa Schwab, Gold's Gym Challenge Participant

Melissa Schwab has agreed to do some blogging with us as she goes through the Gold's Gym Challenge to share her experiences.  Join us as we go on a three month ride with Melissa!  If you want to share some ideas, feedback or just cheer Melissa on please so by clicking on comments. Last night was definitely a “What the heck am I doing?” moment. Last night, I had my infamous BEFORE pictures. Ugh! Getting into a two piece swimsuit is challenge enough. Then to go in front of other people and allow them to take pictures of me, weigh me and measure me is my worst nightmare. I guess anxiety and fear are great motivators. The reason I’m participating in the challenge is for the motivation, to push myself beyond what I thought I could do. I must admit that once the pictures were done I felt a huge relief. The women who did my pictures were great too. They were very discreet and helpful and there were no gasps when I got on the scale (aside from my own, of course). So today, I stepped out of my box and in front of the camera. Let the challenge begin….

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Functional 20/10!!!

Here's a great routine to challenge the start of your new year.  Let's welcome in 20/10!!  Feel free to leave us a comment on what you thought of the routine! Start by warming up your abs with a slow crunch exercise, legs completely extended on the floor about 10-20 reps.  Grab a Stability Ball, Kettle Bell, Jump Rope, and a Bosu

 45 minutes total

 Dynamic stretches and warmup: walking hip stretch (pull one knee straight up toward chest with good posture and stretch, then step forward moving to the next side), toe touches, light jog, upper body stretches to loosen up neck and shoulders.  Overhead squats on Bosu (light to no weight) 20 reps Stability ball pushups 10 reps Deadlift alternate single leg 20 reps Dips (straight arm or full dip) 10 reps Combination jump rope 20 right foot, 20 left, 10 right, 10 left (repeat for one minute) Plank row Dumbbell 10 reps alternating Lateral lunge with rotation Medicine Ball 20 reps alternating Chinups (add assistance if needed) 10 reps Decline crunch with MB reach 20 reps Kettle Bell swings 10 reps

 Repeat all 2x

 Have fun!!!!  Rose Barker ACSM CPT

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