Last week I got a call from my gym - they're offering a few free personal training sessions to existing members. The last time I tried training at True Fitness, I wasn't impressed. Peggy, my trainer in Houston, was amazing! She kicked my butt into shape and really strengthened my core. So when I said I'd do another trial round of training this week, I was skeptical, to say the least.
Apparently I was wrong! Juliana, the woman who trained me tonight, really knows her stuff. And she definitely kicked my ass! I had no idea just how weak I am. You'd think that a girl who spins, lifts weights, and is in overall good health wouldn't actually lack muscle. But I do. Turns out muscle mass burns more fat, and if I want that toned body, weights need to be more of a part of my weekly routine.
Not gonna lie, I doubt I'll walk like a normal person tomorrow. It's highly doubtful. I might have some strange kind of hobble, actually. If I had a video camera that I could strap to my body in a way that I could video my walking abilities, I would - simply for your entertainment. Alas, a camera I do not have, and you will be suffering with your own imagination.
So what's the verdict? I scheduled another training session for Sunday. If I like it then, she's going to show me the "damage" (what I like to call the ridiculous amount of money they charge people like me to have their asses kicked), and I'll make a decision from there. If I do decide to start the training, we'll do some before and after pictures of Sarah in a bikini (and of course some progress pics along the way). Aww, hell - even if I don't sign up we'll do progress pictures. Screw it.
Not to mention my friend Kelly got me started on Pilates. It's going to break her heart if I choose training over Pilates...I guess we'll find out next week. I've got another trial Pilates class on Saturday morning. If I was rich I'd just do both!
What do you think? Pilates or Personal Training?
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I had groupons to both for a little while last Spring... I really liked the pilates better, but it requires a continued class with access to the machines and an instructor. The thing I loved about going to a personal trainer was that after a few sessions, I had all kinds of new exercises in my arsenal to do on my own time... for free :)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! I signed up for 24 sessions of personal training, and am checking out the free mat-Pilates class on Sunday :) Miss you girl!
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