booty camp #1

today at 6pm, I took my first booty camp with Brynlyn at NYPD. we did the complete stretching routine that we do at the beginning of each climb and spin, then split up into 3 circuits, working our triceps, abs and biceps. each circuit was 1 minute and damn, it started to hurt after just a few reps because while you're doing your exercise, you're keeping your core tight and working on your body's stability. definitely had to push through some of the last reps! Brynlyn had to keep reminding me to breathe, as I tend to hold my breath when exerting myself.

following the strength circuit, we did a cardio circuit made up of mountain climbers, jumping jacks and those jumping squat into plank things that I completely hate to do! my heavy breathing indicated to me that I have to work on my cardio, which I've known but conveniently put out of my mind recently.

finally, we did some ab work on the floor, with our feet on a exercise ball. unfortunately I think my all was too big for me, so I had a hard time planting my feet on the top and going through the motions completely. there's always next time.

I really enjoyed booty camp and I am eager to try out other teachers, as each has her own style and exercises. tonight I met Pheon at the desk and we started chatting about the upcoming pole convention in Washington, DC in late May put on by Pole Pressure. looks like a fun weekend getaway with the girls, so we'll see what happens!