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What is your motivation for exercise?
Staying healthy, increasing my energy, keeping a positive outlook, and feeling younger than my years are my motivation. Exercising makes me happy. Pretty powerful medicine!
What can you do now that you couldn’t do before?
I am so much stronger than before I became a member. I had always done cardio but found strength-training boring, so I never did it. That all changed when I was out for a jog when I first moved to Libertyville, I heard music and commotion coming from a building close to my house, I went to investigate. There was Heather inside the First Street studio with the garage door open, music blasting - she invited me in to try a kettlebell class and the rest is history! I cancelled my other gym membership and never looked back.
What keeps you motivated & coming back for more?
The change in my body. I am stronger, leaner, fitter and look better in my clothes 😊
Plus, I love the community. I have met so many great people that encourage me and lift my spirits. There is always something to learn from other members and the instructors. I also love all the different age groups in the classes; it gives me a great perspective on where I've been and where I am going.
What have you notice in your everyday life since establishing your consistent fitness routine?
I have so much more energy and physical stamina that allows me to play and actively keep up with my four awesome grandkids. My sleep has improved 100%.
What are your favorite classes and WHY?
- Heather’s strength classes (HG) and Ride & TRX (RPM). I love the positive energy and her humor. She is always making me laugh!
- Lindsey’s 4x10 Training (HG) and Bike Bootcamp (RPM). Lindsey makes a point of making sure everyone has the correct form and has a special caring attitude.
- Sarah’s Ride 60 (RPM) on Saturday morning so much fun but hard. I am so spent after taking that class!
- Kim’s Outdoor Bootcamp (RPM). She makes you feel like you are part of a community, and you get to know new people, it’s pretty social.
- Cassie's Recover (Zen) class is my new favorite. She is awesome with her reflections for the week.
What does rest/recovery look like for you?
I take one day off a week to recover, get a massage, and try to meditate - but I usually end up taking a short nap.
Any advice for someone struggling to find a healthy routine right now?
When I started it took me 3 weeks to get into a routine. Now, I don’t even think about it. I set my alarm, get my clothes ready and fill up my water bottle so I can roll out of bed with no time to think about it. I get to class ready to roll. No time to make excuses.