Last Wednesday I decided to go to my gym's kick box cardio class for the first time. I thought it would fun, I thought it would be sweaty but enjoyable.
I was SO wrong.
I have never done so many jumping jacks in my f'ing life! It was like some warm-ups I have done at rugby practice, you know with the jumping jacks and squats, ground touches, etc. Except this time it wasn't a warm-up, it was the whole class, which lasted for at least 45 minutes.
20 minutes in I wanted to leave, I was wiped out and my head hurt. I wasn't prepared for the intensity. But I know now after playing rugby what it is like to be uncomfortable and just to push through it. It got a little better, there was more jabbing and less jumping. Then it got more intense again but this time I was feeling more revved up, and more like I could totally do this s**t! Although at one point we did jumping jacks and I had to pause because I was feeling a bit dizzy.
I learned a valuable lesson though, do NOT underestimate the power of a tiny Japanese woman teaching a kick box cardio class. She kicked my butt. I plan on going back but a bit more prepared for the madness next time. I think this class could totally help increase my fitness level.
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