MAINTENANCE: Old lady does "Body Pump" workout class and doesn't die

[Ann2]

Wow, oh wow! I just did one of *those* classes at my gym -- where I was the oldest person in the room but (shockingly) did not die. Nor was I the fattest. That's got to be a first.

Here's how the class is described at my gym:

Body Pump

"The original barbell class from Les Mills that builds strength, tones, and burns up to 560 calories per class. Come see what all the talk is about. All abilities can do this class!"

Needless to say, most people in the class looked like they are on this year's national cheerleading championship team. Damn, those girls have some big, tight booties! (I was on the back row and had a good view of everyone's ass.)

The thing that surprised me was that I figured out how to modify the lunges and squats so I didn't hurt my knees. I'd thought my own butt work days were over. But maybe not. I think I'm going back next week.

What workout classes are others doing?

[Love4mykids]

wow ! so looking forward to doing this but im only 10 days post op, just wanted to congratulate you on that !! YESSS !! YOU GO GIRL !! LOL, definitely want to tighten my butt lol !!

[peteyrulz]

That is so awesome! You are an inspiration. I'm 3.5 wks out and still get winded going up the stairs.

I'm looking forward to getting back to classes, especially Jazzercise.

Way to GO, Ann!

[Aydensmomma]

Go Ann!!!
My excersise class is the yard ;-)

[Ann2]

Go Ann!!!
My excersise class is the yard ;-)

Yes, I remember reading about your gardening routine / regimen. Jeez, woman! That's real work. And practically a half-time job.

[plp55]

Ah , jazzercise, I'm so uncoordinated I never could get the routine figured out while looking in the mirror and the class was so crowded I got punched in the eye...back to the machines!

[sraebaer]

I love Body Pump. But I really hurt day 2 and 3 after the class! (Which says I should go more often, right?)

I too am old (58) and can't do the squats without having my legs far apart to protect my knees. If I squatted with my feet hip length apart like they do, my knees hurt badly. The lunges are OK for me.

I keep telling my husband (like when he told me I looked like a "hot grandma" leaving for my run this morning), that the surgery made me thin, but I'm still old. Too bad surgery couldn't fix that.

[Chunky]

Weight lifting, yoga, biking, and whatever else comes up. My main exercise are lifting and yoga though.

[AugustW]

I did Body Pump last year, before I had even thought of surgery. I enjoyed it even at my highest weight. I think I might have to go back and do it again, now that I'm down 70ish lbs!

[Joe Poppa]

Keep up the great work Ann.

Needless to say, most people in the class looked like they are on this year's national cheerleading championship team. Damn, those girls have some big, tight booties! (I was on the back row and had a good view of everyone's ass.)

Hmmmm, Maybe I should take "Body Pumping" classes.
I hear the views are nice.

[tomigyrl]

Ann, I'm so proud of you! Body Pump is fun, and even though you were the oldest broad there, I bet you had the prettiest smile out of them all. I simply love your confidence and wiliness to experiment and not be intimidated. You're an example we women should follow. When you get tired of Body Pump there's Body Combat and a few others that are pretty fun - great to get your cardio and resistance training done in a single workout. Good for you.

[mem222]

Ann! What you won't do for fun!
I'm working 2x/wk with a trainer and am starting yoga on Sat. if it won't bother my shin splint. I don't think it will, just waiting for approval. I can now plank for 45 seconds during a workout! psyched!

[msyoyo]

Congrat to you Ann!! I have to say Body Pumpclass is no joke! I have yet got the courage to try it. The closest class I have taken to that one was Insanity and I thought I was going to die from that one. Since my surgery on Feb. 2nd. I am down 77 pounds!!! WooHoo!! My classes at the gym are Zumba, Aqua Aerobics, U-Jam It, and Tone and Strenghtening! I mixture of different classes seems to work well for me! Keep doing what you doing Ann!

[Luann]

Awesome Ann and all of us for getting out there and exercising.
I just go to my same old ballet and jazz classes. I'm not as good as I used to be, but at least I am still able to go.
To me its more fun than the gym or working out on machines even if I have a bad day & feel like an idiot.

[Ms. Jupiter]

That is great! Congratulations.
I hope you really enjoyed it and continue to go back. You will get into a routine and than you feel sluggish when you do not go.
Keep up the good work! I am glad you tried it out.

I joined Crossfit a few months ago.
I had never in my entire life knew how to lift weights, do proper squats, or anything like that before I joined.
I love it. I go at least 3 days a week, more if I could. I am already bummed out I will miss my classes there during my recovery. I already can not wait to go back!

Great job trying something new.
Keep up the great work. I can not wait to hear how your classes are going.