[Ph@t]

joined a gym! Me and my honey are getting in shape together. Look at all the classes they offer!! If any of you have done any of these classes, please tell me what you would suggest for a beginner! I'm so excited to get started!! It's on! I'm going to be Carmen Electra by Summer! LMAO!


20/20/20 - NEW!!! I vigorous workout with 20 minutes of Step, 20 minutes of Aerobics and 20 minutes of Body Sculpting.

AB/GL - Thirty minutes of intense abdominal and leg and glute work. LEVELS I, II, III.

ABS - ABDOMINAL CLASS. 15 minutes of all ab work. This is the track for 6-pack! LEVELS I, II, III.

AQ - AQUA. The original low impact sport! Take your workout to the pool. An excellent non-impact workout utilizing the pool for aerobics and incorporating deep water resistance and aqua weight equipment for strengthening. LEVELS I, II, III.

AW - ARTHRITIS WORKOUT. This water aerobics class is designed to accommodate the special needs of the arthritic client. The warmth and resistance of the water soothes aching joints and improves circulation and range of motions. LEVELS I, II, III.

BC - BOOT CAMP. This class combines traditional athletic moves for an action packed workout. Power Step, jump ropes, kickboxing, running and power and speed training are combined to challenge the participant in a whole new way! Get ready to sweat! LEVELS II, III.

BS - BODY SCULPTING. Intense muscle defining work using weights, bands, tubing, and the step. This class gives new meaning to the phrase "power tools"! Strength training and muscle conditioning are gaining in popularity. This is a great class to add to any fitness routine! LEVELS I, II, III.

CIR - CIRCUIT TRAINING. This class incorporates many different approaches to fitness by combining intervals of cardiovascular training (step or hi/lo) and strengthening moves. This is an excellent way to burn body fat and strengthen and define muscles in one class. LEVELS II, III.

CS - CARDIO SCULPT. Step and cardio moves are combined with strength training and sculpting moves to burn fat and tone and define your muscles as well. LEVELS I, II, III

CT - CROSS TRAINING. A new approach to maximum exercise benefits. This class will incorporate a variety of training modes including step, step combo, hi/lo combo and muscle strengthening. Each class will vary to keep your body responding to your workouts. LEVELS I, II, III.

FSS- FLEXIBLE STRENGTH & STRETCH. This unique class combines the benefits of flexibility training with functional core strength and stability moves to give you a stronger, more flexible body. This class utilizes Pilates-based moves for core strength development and total body stretching for added flexibility. LEVEL I, II, III.

H/L - HI/LO. Energy packed, this class is a combination of low impact and high impact moves designed to work the cardiovascular system of the participant. This class does not use the aerobic step. LEVELS II, III.

INTRO - Intro (step). This is the class to start if you have never taken a step class before. Learn the basics: proper technique, terminology, and cues for step class. LEVEL I

KB - KICKBOXING. The latest craze in the fitness industry has come to SportPlex. Kick, punch, box and more in this energy packed workout. Low impact-type are combined with kicks and punches to strengthen your mind and body! LEVEL II, III.

MW - MUSCLE WORKS. Intense muscle defining work using weights, bands, tubing, and the step. This class gives new meaning to the phrase "power tools"! Strength training and muscle conditioning are growing in popularity. This is a great class to add to any fitness routine! LEVELS I, II, III.

PLY - PlyoPAC/RESIST-A-BALL. Get ready to sweat! POWER, AGILITY, & COORDINATION. This class combines athletic movements including jump ropes, sprints, power drills, and strength and sport specific training. Challenge yourself at each class to take your workout to a whole new level. Never the same class twice! LEVEL II, III.

S - STEP. Still one of the most popular workouts around, the step class utilizes the adjustable platform to accommodate all levels of fitness. Participants move up, down, and around the step to achieve training benefits similar to running with only the impact of walking. LEVELS I, II, III.

SC - STEP COMBO. A combination of step and hi/lo impact movements make this class an interesting and challenging alternative. LEVELS II, III.

SCG - STEP CHALLENGE. High intensity and energetic, this step class will keep you begging for more! Don't miss the fun here. LEVELS II, III.

SJ - STREET JAM. Get up! Get down! Get funky!...Get ready to JAM!!!!! This work is loads of fun, combining low impact movements with plenty of style, rhythm, and dance. Get ready to enjoy yourself. LEVELS II, III.

SNS - STEP-N-STONES. Step and body sculpting moves combine to give you the ultimate workout! Burn fat while you chisel and strengthen your muscles to stone!!! Levels I, II, III.

SPIN - SPINNING The ultimate class for all ages and fitness levels. Use an adjustable stationary bike in a group environment but ride at your own level for the "ride of your life"! Water bottles required, towels required, padded bike shorts strongly recommended. This class is limited to 14 participants. See the Spinning information page for more details. LEVELS I, II, III.

TBC - TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING. This class offers the participants 30 minutes of continual step training followed by 30 minutes of intense body sculpting. Get a total body workout! LEVELS I, II, III.

TFB - TRIPLE FAT BURNING. This class combines the best of the best, 20 minutes of each: step, aerobics and kickboxing! Get your weekend in gear with this energy packed workout designed to burn fat! Better eat your Wheaties! LEVELS II, III.

UE - ULTIMATE ENERGY. The most energetic workout you'll ever have! Combines hi and low impact movements. LEVELS I, II, III.

WT - WEIGHT TRAINING. This class meets in the weight room for a thorough body workout using equipment in the gym. Learn how to properly set up the equipment and execute the movements for maximum benefits without injury or wasted time. LEVELS I, II, III.

[RoxanneRoxanne]

That's great Phat! With you and your honey supporting each other through this, y'all will go far.

The only class that I've tried from the ones that you listed is the water aerobics, which I loved. It's great for a beginner.

Have fun and let us know how it goes!

[Ph@t]

I will! Check out the Summer Slim Gym challenge on mondays! I will report my progress, accomplishments, goals and pics on that thread! Thanks Roxanne!

[Babygirl78]

Way to go girl!!! Hubby and I joined one last month and love it. I'll be starting some classes on their new spring schedule march 1


Good luck and have fun. Let me know how it goes.

[missus]

Hey Phat. Great idea. Several phensters are working out with their hubbies/significant others. You will look like Carmen having a workout partner. Keep it going phat.

Missus

BE BLESSED

[Ph@t]

Thanks Babygirl and Missus! I'm going to give it my best shot! I've got everything I need to get in shape, All I have to bring is the attitude and will! I'm going today but I think I'm just going to get on the treadmill and do some weights. I need to warm up b/f I go jumping into those classes! BTW, their treadmills, stair steppers and ellipticals have built in lcd tv's! All you do is plug in headphones! Isn't that COOL!

[Babygirl78]

BTW, their treadmills, stair steppers and ellipticals have built in lcd tv's! All you do is plug in headphones! Isn't that COOL

Isn't that great?? Our gym has NETPULSE. I love them!!! So I can read the forums while I'm on there, or watch videos. All the ellipticals have a built in CD player, so I burn my own cds and take them up and listen to them.

I think its great, I can get on there and go for a long time and not even realize it...until I get off the elliptical and my *** cheeks are burning.

have fun Gyrl!!!

[Ph@t]

Originally posted by Babygirl78:
Our gym has NETPULSE. I love them!!! So I can read the forums while I'm on there, or watch videos. All the ellipticals have a built in CD player, so I burn my own cds and take them up and listen to them.[/QB]

DANG!! That's hardcore Babygirl! Shoot, I wonder if ours has that LOL! Anyway, thanks, I'm going to try to do an hour on the treadmill and 45 minutes of weights. We'll see! I'll let ya'll know how I do!

[Babygirl78]

I hit the gym tonight. WOOOHOOOO. I usually get about 20-30 in on the netpulse elli, then an hour of weights (more if its not crowded) then I do 15 mins on the treadmill or bike then go cool down by walking the track for a mile or two.

I'm loving that 2.5 hours of free daycare. I usually do the above routine 3 days a week as per my personal trainer. Then I workout everyday here at home too. I got my own mini gym downstairs and a ton of videos, exercise ball and step. So I rarely get bored.

All That exercise is what got me to where I am today.

[Ph@t]

And you have come a LONNNG way! I'm super pumped to get my butt in gear! How much do you think I can lose in my first month? I'm starting at 265 so I'm hoping I can lose 15-20. YOu think it's possible?