Thing #8 the first time around was a Yoga Pilates Fusion class. It was fun, and fine, but since I went the first time on a fluke, my schedule has yet to allow me to return. So I decided for #8 again to try another core/strength/fitness building class. I went to a demonstration of a kettlebell class.
What, you might ask, are kettlebells? Here’s the wiki entry, but basically they are weights with handles, which distributes differently their weight vis-à-vis your body so you get a different workout than with barbells or dumbbells.
Also, they are cool.
John Rockstar (not his real last name, but close) is a certified kettlebell trainer who teaches groups and individuals at my gym. He has taught a lot of things to Sally the Trainer, so I’ve already had some experience with them. But his intro this morning was great – I learned a lot about kettlebell training in general (turns out it is very, very good for runners and for people who sit a lot. I am both. No wonder Sally the Brilliant Trainer has had me using them!), and more about form and moves in specific. I felt like a Strong Russian Voman.
John teaches a bunch of classes for a reasonable fee, and I think I might try one out next time I can’t make a session with Sally the Trainer.
And, for those keeping track, that was my last Thing.
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The goal is simple: In order to meet my 2007-2008 winter goals of staying active and maintaining fitness, I choose to try at least twelve activities I have never done before, each of them at least twice. I will record the results of those efforts here.
