So I *finally* caved and signed up for a class with J-Fit! I. Hate. Working. Out. So there. That says a lot. I will kayak, paddle board, and yoga, but that's about it. I woke up this morning wondering why the heck I signed up for this and halfheartedly threw on some workout clothes, grabbed a water bottle, and drove over to Nike Park.
Jen is so friendly, as well as the small group that was there, and it lightened my mood as we started with some basic cardio. My hair kept on falling out of the tie and I found myself putting it back up while jogging. Normally, I would take a five minute break to fix my hair... Yeah, I was that kid in gym class.
Jen has an amazing "mat-side" manner. She is encouraging with a kind voice - as opposed to the barking, military-like encouragement you receive from some places. Her kind and gentle encouragement actually made me want to work harder! Who knew?!
During interval training, when I took a rest or modified something to accommodate my wrists, she didn't push me, rather, she quickly gave me an alternative move to do. For that, I am so thankful. I've left workouts with trainers and gyms feeling defeated because I couldn't complete something or because I didn't have their version of "proper form," something that has discouraged me from ever going back to a gym or class.
I left Jen's workout feeling like I not only could do this, but that I *wanted* to do this!
So. From someone who isn't quite motivated to workout at home, doesn't like going to the gym, doesn't want a personal trainer (it's too much attention for me!), thinks CrossFit is too hardcore, and gets out of breath walking up the stairs, BUT wants to get into shape, I give J-Fit classes a 5/5.
Ps. I'd post a picture, but no. Hahahahahaha read more