Today's class was awesome. Not a huge class, just about 20. But great nonetheless. No taping, for the first time on a Sunday in a month. That pressure is done and I was able to mix it up and have fun. It was definitely more relaxed, old familiar faces plus some new familiar faces.
After Thursday's chorey blunder filled class, I was able to see it for what it was: the only time, most likely, that my baby girl will ever get to watch what I do at the gym, teaching a class so near and dear to me. She has asked me several times since that day when she can come and watch again. Sadly it's not going to happen unless that same circumstance arises again. I now wish I had thought to take a picture of her - sitting on the step in her little brown and cream and pink flowered dress with the black leggings and white socks. Oh well. I will always cherish the night she saw mommy teach BodyPump.
Today was a good day. Cassie is sick, again, though and that always puts a damper in things. Throat, tummy and head today. I left her at mom's to rest while I taught. Class was good, but after is what made it great. I spoke to a man that is obviously a body builder, knew he came on Thursday too, and asked how he liked the class. He was dripping in sweat (we all were, no AC today) and he told me he loves it cause I kick his butt! His words! We talked about how it's different than the weight floor and he shared that he's coming off some injuries and can't lift as heavy but it was still a shocker to come to BP and he's had to adjust his weights (like I always say!). He appreciates the different kind of training than he's been doing and he said he'll be back!
Another lady, an older one that has chatted with me before, told me as I was punching out that because of me, she is now coming regularly to the gym again! She told me I looked like I've lost weight (which I know I have not but nice to hear) and we talked about muscle burning fat and how if she sticks with it she will begin to see results.
Then I had a young couple come up to me as I left class - I noticed them peeking in - and they asked me about the class so we chatted a bit and they said they'll come to the next class!
I also had the daughter of one of our coaches come for the first time. She is an amazing 18 yr old soccer player and has been talking about trying my class and today she came! I was so happy to see her but didn't get a chance to connect after so I feel bad about that and will call her tomorrow.
I also spoke to a participant that has been struggling to stay on task during class....and explained to him how important it was to stay with us because it can be
distracting to me and to others if he's doing his own thing. He understood, moved to the back of the class and stayed with us. Even heard him grunting in pain during shoulders!
And finally, spoke to three long time participants who are registered to take BP training....it feels good to give guidance to people just starting out. Almost feels like I've been doing this a long time! I wish them all the luck in the world. We are all doing this because we love BodyPump!
All in all, I felt very useful today, very much an instructor with something to contribute.
It was a great feeling. This is why I'm doing this.
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