Comments on: [move] Running Just As Fast As I Can: Week 2

By: Mat Lowe

Mat Lowe — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:39:55 +0000

I am enjoying your articles. You have to go take Fighter Fitness it is great. Laselva MMA has week free trial. The instructor Chris Haynes will kick your butt. Its challenging and fun.

Thanks,
Mat

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:07:21 +0000

Carly, I second the Y’s Pilates classes. I never thought sucking in my stomach for long periods of time would make a difference, but it does! The best part? I don’t feel like I am going to die.

By: Jennifer White

Jennifer White — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:47:33 +0000

Pilates at the Y is another good one. Doesn’t seem like it would be a workout but it is!

Or catch one of Dana’s spin classes. She teaches at several branches and she’s pretty much awesome!

Or for a quicky workout, do one of the express fitness classes. 30 minute cardio/strength circuit training. You can do one or stick around for 2 or 3!

By: Carly Holmes

Carly Holmes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:40:56 +0000

Erin is drinking the ‘Ta Koolaid.

My work here is done :)

By: Carly Holmes

Carly Holmes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:30:18 +0000

Thanks Jamie. I’ll try some cycling and see how I like that.

Brooke- I’ve never understood how people can get addicted to exercise but I’ve always envied them :) The longer I work out the easier it gets. I just have to find my niche and what is going to keep me from getting bored.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:29 +0000

So jealous of Shocker Fitness – especially the team aspect, something I miss greatly from my high school sports days. I can’t even imagine how much a program like that would cost in DC. And $6 Zumba classes?? Girl, you are spoiled in the ICT, and don’t you forget it! (words I never thought I would say. Wow. I’m officially drinking the ‘Ta Koolaid)

By: Brooke

Brooke — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:07 +0000

Good job Carly! I think it just takes time to enjoy working out but it can be like a drug.

I heard Turbo kick at the Y is good. (heard Natasha is a really good instructor)

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:06:16 +0000

I work at Genesis and remain fit by osmosis.

Actually, I’ve tried hip hop dance and Zumba, and had almost exactly the same experience as you did. Can’t stand to see myself trying to dance (let me tell you, just because you’re fit and athletic and relatively coordinated does not make you a great exercise-dancer!) in the mirrors. And right about the time I figure out what the instructor is doing, we’re moving on. Zumba is sooo much fun, but I just stink at it!

I run and bike and swim to stay in shape, and those activities require minimal coordination, and minimal learning time. You might consider trying some indoor cycling to help get in shape. It’ll be much easier on your knees, and will help you build running fitness. I teach classes on Monday and Thursday evenings at the west side Genesis if you’d like some help getting started.

By: Carly Holmes

Carly Holmes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:43 +0000

Awesome. I have a Y membership so I’ll have to check that class out too. Any class with “Jam” in the title sounds like fun to me!

By: Shauna

Shauna — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:41:25 +0000

I take Cardio Jam at the Northwest YMCA! Its alot like Zumba just not latin based. Its dance routine that the Instructor Barb puts together. Its a blast.