JustBananas's Journal, 05 Jun 21

Hooray! Made it all the way through a 45 minute video workout of Barre Method with minimal falling over/balance issues 👍🏻🤪

I started it on Wednesday and could only do 15 minutes before dying. Did a little bit every day, getting stronger, until today when I could do the whole thing. It's basically a cross between Pilates and Ballet exercises/resistance training using your own body weight and light weights, but requires mad balance and core strength, since I'm supposed to be able to go slowly and hold/pulse like a graceful dancer. Snort. Actually, I've done dance classes (ballet, modern, tap) on and off my whole life, mostly to combat my natural clumsiness, but also because I find the classes fun. This is my first attempt at Barre.

Now that my 2nd Pfizer shot has kicked in, I can do in-person classes without catching my death. I've found 2 different studios to try out next week (first class free deals). One offers yoga at the beach for sunrise and sunset classes, and the other studio is strictly Barre Method. One is about a 2 mile walk away, the other 3 miles away, so I'll be able to get in a decent warm-up and cool down for both.

I took official "Before" photos this week. I look muscular and lean from the waist up, and like an upside-down, melted ice cream cone below 🍧. Much Work to Do!!!!