N-10sive Fitness Systems October Newsletter

I am 48 years old and have never belonged to a gym, taken an exercise class or “worked-out” as an adult, unless you count occasionally using the treadmill for something other than a decoration in our exercise room!  Honestly, the mere thought of going to a fitness class or gym caused me anxiety and prevented me from ever signing up for even a ”free week”.  I mean, seriously, I wouldn’t even know what to wear!  Not to mention the fact that all those work-out machines at the gym…I have no idea how any of them work, and as a man I naturally wouldn’t ask for help or read any directions.  So why try a free week of boot camp?  Well, it was my wife’s idea.  She thought it sounded like something I would like, not a gym or typical class, doin’ stuff outside and it kinda sounds “manly”. I recognized the fact that my pants were getting tighter,so I went on a Monday afternoon and tried my first attempt at an organized exercise class.  I was greeted by a friendly instructor (Marika) and I found the class difficult but not impossible.  I especially appreciated the manner in which it was structured to accomodate various fitness levels within the class including absolute beginners like myself.

 

Fast forward 4 weeks:  weight loss 15+pounds; fitting again (still a ways to go); confidence: increased; fear of exercise: gone.  However, all those positive outcomes are not the best thing this Boot Camp has done for me.  No, the greatest benefit has been the opportunity to work-out with my daughter who has been coming now for 6 weeks.  She is patient and runs a bit slower to stay back with dad, she holds my feet while I attempt to do sit-ups, and she encourages me at all times.  I am thankful for my wife’s suggestion that I try the class and for the opportunity to fellowship with my daughter while sweat my behind off!  Thank you Steve and Marika!

 

Kelly Langer