I came to exercise late in life. In fact, I had never really done any sport, or had any active hobbies until I was about 48.
What do you do at a sports club? What is in the back pack or sport bag that everyone carries? What is the protocol for the locker room? Showering with other people around---Not me!
Well, I did join the new Fredericton YMCA. I went with my friend, Janice. It was easy to follow along, but I had scouted the place out the week before, while she was away. I didn't want to show how dependent I was and frighten my only friend away!
The great thing about the Y, is that you have a meeting with someone who shows you around. And, just like the Running Room, there are people of all ages, sizes, shapes and fitness levels. There is something for everyone!
I discovered I love Aquafit! Me---who avoids getting my face or hair wet! But, the pool is warm, and once you get in, which I do immediately, you warm up pretty fast! Especially in Ashley's classes.
I have tried out the equipment, but am saving that for another time. There are some yoga classes that I tried out, and will go back to.
Best of all, I signed up for Fitness for Newbies. Joan put us through our paces, and upped the fitness level a little at a time. She prepared us for the types of steps we would encounter in Group Active and Group Power classes, so that we would feel confident.
And confidence is what it is all about. I have met another Janice, and we are becoming friends, with walking and talking visits. I try different classes and try to go to the Y four or five times a week.
And, the locker room, showers and even the steam room is just fine! I come out of the Y with a smile on my face, and a spring in my step. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
What do you do at a sports club? What is in the back pack or sport bag that everyone carries? What is the protocol for the locker room? Showering with other people around---Not me!
Well, I did join the new Fredericton YMCA. I went with my friend, Janice. It was easy to follow along, but I had scouted the place out the week before, while she was away. I didn't want to show how dependent I was and frighten my only friend away!
The great thing about the Y, is that you have a meeting with someone who shows you around. And, just like the Running Room, there are people of all ages, sizes, shapes and fitness levels. There is something for everyone!
I discovered I love Aquafit! Me---who avoids getting my face or hair wet! But, the pool is warm, and once you get in, which I do immediately, you warm up pretty fast! Especially in Ashley's classes.
I have tried out the equipment, but am saving that for another time. There are some yoga classes that I tried out, and will go back to.
Best of all, I signed up for Fitness for Newbies. Joan put us through our paces, and upped the fitness level a little at a time. She prepared us for the types of steps we would encounter in Group Active and Group Power classes, so that we would feel confident.
And confidence is what it is all about. I have met another Janice, and we are becoming friends, with walking and talking visits. I try different classes and try to go to the Y four or five times a week.
And, the locker room, showers and even the steam room is just fine! I come out of the Y with a smile on my face, and a spring in my step. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
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