So I woke up all stoked to be doing a beginners aerobics class. Being a former dancer I thought it would be super easy but figured i should start slow as to not fuck anything with myself up.
So i ate my oatmeal and zoomed off to the club at 10:15. Class started at 10:30. Go figures I was the only one under the age of 40 but I didn't care. We get into the studio and it starts off with walking on the spot.
This is where i encountered my first problem.
My pants are too long and as a result the crotch sags hugely thus hindering walking on the spot adventures. My knees wouldn't go up too high b/c of the saggy crotchness. So there was that. Then the fact that I have no idea the co-ordination of how this aerobics instructor was going to about her things. I was arguably the most uncoordinated person there. I beleived that having several years of dance experience behind me that I would automatically be better than everyone else, but truth be told, when my limbs started flailing and I heard the instructor laugh into her mic as she caught a glimpse of me drowning in the middle of the workout floor through the mirror, that i was more than a little fucked.
Marching marching marching like damn soldiers. Lift your leg here, lose it there, flail your arm here, whack older woman next to you there. For safety's sake just stop moving and bend over and act out of breath to reduce the chance of injuring those around you when your limbs break off and fly all over the place. I was not - i repeat, not - out of breath in any capactiy, but it was my legs. THEY WERE ON FIRE. FIRE I TELLS YOU. How my thighs didn't just burn through my pants and set the place ablaze is beyond me, but when the marching refused to stop and my legs were burning beyond all withstandable pain, i had to 'get a drink' and beelined it to the door. I didn't want to offend the instructor but I just couldn't keep up. At one point i even got dizzy and felt like i would puke and that was the last straw. I guess instead of eating right before you should eat an hour before?
Or something to that effect...
As i was leaving the studio - dressed shamefully - i noticed that had i stayed just 2 seconds longer i would've made it to the 'cool down' yoga portion which would've been my saving grace. I fucking hate feeling lazy and i feel fat and really bad about myself today b/c i couldn't keep up.
But never fear, I will try again next week!!
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Hey You Crazy Person...
If those people in that class, and that instructor, knew an eighth of what you've been through -- they would think you're a ROCK STAR!!!
And I can understand the HUGE FAIL feeling, but try not to go there... You didn't fail because it's not over and you've already said you're going back... I too remember the feelings in my legs -- the amazement with my lungs -- yet feeling like such a whimp because of my legs... Those legs have been deconditioning for the last 3-4-5 years -- you ain't gonna whip 'em into shape in a few days... But it won't be long...
Get some pants that fit this purpose (shorts, maybe?) -- you'll be in a better place soon... I'm kinda jealous -- looking back on those early experiences after my new lungs, I know those were some pretty frustrating, but incredibly wonderful days...
Love, Steve
Kudos for trying!!!!!!
And girl you haven't exercised like in how many years?!?!? You are BOUND to be out of shape!!!
Try again and again and But wear leggings would ya haha!!!
I can totally relate! I have attempted to attend aerobics class and what ever else I can find to do at the time, but like you, my legs are the killers!!
I haven't exercised in 15+ years ... so I had to tell myself that it was natural not to be able to keep up ... and I'm also one of those uncoordinated people LOL!
I know it's not as exciting ... well, it's down right boring ... but I've re-started a exercise program. Although I have energy on top of energy, I've started walking and some strength training to try and get these legs back in shape ...
Don't beat your self up ... enjoy the journey and laugh at it all ... and I don't think you'll have any problem with that :)!!
You story helped me remember not to beat myself up about my recent gym experience. I went to the gym and thought I did quite well until I left and one of the people working there asked me if i was leaving already....I felt like such a loser even though I was being so good going and hadn't exercised in years since I got sick 5yrs ago so I think I did quite well for that 45mins (not aerobics).
Keep at it I know that even a person who hasn't been through bad health would feel exactly the same. I hope to be back to the gym soon.
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