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The first time I visited The Body Lab on a whim and a dare from a fellow fitness addict. I probably looked as terrified as I felt....but it quickly vanished once I learned that the longest we'd be doing any one move was about a minute. As the instructors say at Body Lab.... "you can do anything for a minute!".....right?
I couldn't get past the initial sticker shock of the class costs, so it was with good reason I didn't return until about a year later; confidence renewed....and a package of commitment (20 classes) already purchased. An injury forced me to run down to the wire with finishing classes, and I did 19 classes in 6 weeks....which gave me a new appreciation for 'getting your money's worth' and scheduling your life
The overall workout is slow enough to make you mouth obscenities, but fast paced enough to get you a complete body workout in only 50 minutes. Each instructor has a favorite method of torture that is their signature, and you'll find your own favorites as you take more and more classes. #GiantSpoon, anyone?
The fitness level of everyone in class is not obvious, but this is a place where modifications aren't frowned upon. The instructors will help you get a similar level of benefit on your knees if you can't keep yourself on your toes -- you can wear gloves or use dumbbells if you have wrist issues -- or you can just plain ole take a break in between reps. Don't try to keep up -- just try to work your way up to where you can do it. I've been to class with several fitness instructor friends of mine and it's fun to see what they can and can't do...just like average joe me!
Key points:
1) Don't be intimidated: there's a new person in almost every class you'll take, you can modify the movements, and you'll get there eventually....even if just one rep at a time
2) Do auto-pay -- or wait for a discounted package: At a per-price class, you're better off doing other things with your money. The 8 classes for $139 monthly package brings it down to about $17/class, which is what they will sell the 10 and 20 packs for on occasion. It's not worth more than that unless this is your only fitness regime
3) Try variety in your instructor pool: Adam is not Emily, Scott is not Melissa, etc. You will find favorites, and you will find those that challenge you in a new way.
4) Book well in advance...and be aware of the cancellation policy: You have up to 6hrs prior to cancel before you're charged a class AND $25. Avoid the hassle by scheduling your classes only when you know life will accommodate you. If you don't book in advance, chances are that with 11 spots, class will be full. But because of "rich" people who cancel late, you might make it off the waitlist :)
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