Confessions

Because I am a Registered Dietitian, Zumba instructor, co-owner of a gym, and wife of a personal trainer, everyone assumes I am in shape. What I would like to confess is ... I am not in shape. Although I do teach Zumba, it is a 30 minute class once a week. I am an active person, always running around doing something, but I do not workout.  I was in much better shape when I was 9 months pregnant and 70 pounds heavier. I did work out then.

Why don't I work out now? Like most of you, it is a time issue. Like a lot of you, I have an offspring who requires adult supervision. But I decided my health needs to be a priority, and I am going to navigate the challenges.

Another confession...I am embarrassed to attend a class at our gym because I think people expect me to perform at a certain level. So, I decided to make my reservations public. I've actually never really done one of Arron's workouts, except for one or two during our first year of marriage. But those don't actually count because I stormed out before they were over.

I have benign positional vertigo, scoliosis, and have had surgery on one foot. This all throws my balance off. I am telling you this because many of you also have old injuries or body parts you worry about when you think of working out. Arron does functional movement screens and assessments on all clients before they start. This allows him to modify workouts around injuries and problem areas, so I know that I can still work out safely with these problems, and hopefully with Arron's specific recommendations for my problems, they will even improve.

I have heard that Arron's workouts are hard. But I know if others can do them, so can I. He has also told me over and over that beginners start out at the beginner level and I won't be expected to do the same as someone who has been in the class for a while. With the new year, we expect lots of new members, and I thought now would be a great time to jump in with the other beginners.

So there you have it, I'm not that different from you. I struggle with workouts because I am busy and have a child and am afraid of the unknown. But I know I will get into a routine, I've just got to start. Follow my posts and see how it goes!