I'm sure YOU never take things for granted, right? ;-)

     It's true. We all take things for granted. Sometimes, we don't realize just how GOOD we have it, until "it" is gone. Have you found that to be true? This week I've realized there are some tremendous differences in the Fitness Classes I was taking in San Jose vs. the classes I'm attending here in Sherman. 

     San Jose Props: Heidi Mohs is the most amazing & inspirational Turbo Kickboxing & Zumba class instructor everrrrrr. I always knew she was good but I didn't realize just HOW GOOD until I took Cardio Kickboxing & Zumba here. Don't get me wrong - I still get a great, super sweaty workout when I attend classes here BUT it's different. No Turbo Kick (the instructor said that it was "too hard" for the participants to learn ... so no one came to class). No one utters a word during class. When I shout "Woo Hoo!" people look at me like I'm from another planet. I'm not kidding (and believe it or not, I'm holding back). The instructor says she enjoys my enthusiasm yet she is just as quiet as everyone else during class! LOL. No inspirational words. No "push" to work harder or dance bigger. No excitement or enthusiasm. VERY different. I miss my "gym rat pals" in San Jose BIG time who would save me a spot, who loved me unconditionally, even when I would hoop & holler. :-) "Singles!"

(Photo of me and Heidi - taken at my 60's Themed 50th Birthday Par-tay)

     Sherman Props: The Fitness Center is HUGE but sometimes it's only you and one or two others who take a class (like Boot Camp). It feels like you are receiving personal training for FREE! We work with lots of "props" like medicine balls, balancing discs and jump ropes which makes it SUPER FUN. All the instructors here are really nice, just kinda quiet.
     San Jose Props: You cannot attend class if you arrive AFTER the class has started. Personally, I think that's a smart rule! Warming-up is super important; I also think it is respectful to the other class participants *and* the instructor to arrive on time. If you were attending one of Heidi's classes, you had to arrive an HOUR EARLY in order to secure a spot on the floor. Today in my cycling class, people jumped into class 15, 20, 30 minutes AFTER the class started. Wait. What? That's okay here? Ummmm, okay!
     Sherman Props: They have a designated Room for Cycling Classes (they don't call it "Spinning" at this gym)! That means, you can BLAST the music and get down with your bad self as you ride. In San Jose, they had a small section designated for Spin Classes on the main floor and everyone had to wear a headset to hear the music and the instructor. I love hearing the different music each instructor chooses and I like that they play it loud and proud. BONUS: One of the instructors played Christian music during the class. She said, "I hope this does not offend anyone but my thought is ... if we play songs about boobs and butts, we should be able to play songs about God too!" I loved that - only in Texas!

     Enjoy what you have. Don't take stuff for granted. Appreciate and embrace those things in life that make you really happy. Thank your friends. Meet someone new. Tell your instructor how much you value them and that you appreciate their hard work & dedication (Sunday School, Gym, College, etc). *Express* your gratitude in your own unique way! Until next time! TTFN.