6-Pack Abs with Ryan

Everyone had a chance to take a look at my Pilates experience, which targets among other things, your core. Immediately following that class, Ryan (a trainer you may remember from such webisodes as "The Weigh In, Part 1") invited me to his 6-Pack Abs class. Back-to-back core work - what could be better.

Now, these blogs on drop-in classes and programing often cut out a lot of the information: demo's, safety points, etc. But it also cuts out many of the movement options that the fitness leaders provide: from beginner and intermediate, to advanced. I have learned that I repeatedly choose the hardest movements and put my body through as much physical stress as possible. This class was no different. At the start of the class I felt great, then came the planks... and it all quickly deteriorated.

Aside from choosing to push myself to the limit (notice the plank tremble), Ryan was great and so was this class. 6-Pack Abs is a class (approx. 30-40mins) that runs on the lunch hour. So members get the opportunity to blast their core, and get back to their desk on time. So convenient. I highly recommend this class it was "muy beuno", and I will be back!

Transformed into a puddle on the floor....

So let me tell you about the Transformer…

The transformer is a group fitness class offered at the Oval. For me, it was not only my first drop-in classes at the Oval, it was my first group class ever! I was a little nervous… I didn’t know what to expect. Angela was teaching and in no time had me lunging, curling, lifting, sliding, stepping, until I was “transformed” into a puddle of sweat on the floor - Such a good workout! But remember a water bottle, I’ll only make that mistake once.

For all those guys out there that used to be like me, and have never tried a fitness class – try it! I’m a believer.

Angela – see you next class!

So it took me a little while, but this Wednesday seemed like a good day to try out my second ever fitness class. This one is the 30-30-30. The premise is cram three separate workouts into one class… and if you don’t have much time you can duck out after one of the segments. I have the time… so went for the full 90, and again, Angela worked me over.

The class started with a Bosu ball session, then moved to mat work, and wrapped up with stretching. Again the high energy class tuckered me out… it was a slow ride home afterwards. But the 90 minute class was great because I am travelling back to the island and need to off-set the barley sandwiches!

PS: The abdominal work was crazy… I’ll have my six-pack back in no time if I keep coming to drop-in fitness classes! …hmmm maybe an Ab specific class next time???

PPS: I really want to get a camera into these classes but havn't worked up the courage to bring one in... next time.