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| - Came here for the first time the other day and had a great workout!
Since it was my first time I was looking on their website (and here) for some tips for first timers. I didn't find any (could be in older posts, didn't look THAT far back) so, after experiencing this studio, I figured I'd help other weary first-timers.
Here we go:
1. Don't be afraid! I am in shape, I work out every day but after reading all the posts prior to mine I started to feel iffy. What if it was so incredibly intense that I died?! No worries! Yes it is VERY intense but doable. You will not be the only one feeling tired at one point or another and lying down, trying a different variation of a pose or anything else that makes you feel good is no problem whatsoever.
2. Bring a water bottle. You're going to want to hydrate throughout the class and, like any other workout, this is an important aspect. I know I know, you weren't under the impression that you shouldn't bring water, just want to state it so you don't tell me I didn't! ;)
3. Bring a small towel. You're not going to sweat your life away (this is not a heated room) but you will sweat. Use it or don't, just bring it...just in case...who knows!
4. No shoes! I wasn't sure what to expect regarding this. I successfully confused myself on the subject. Initially I knew that shoes were not needed and then the day of I kept thinking that I may need them. They're website states when shoes are needed; for all the rest of the classes you get to free those toes!
5. Come wearing comfortable clothing. You will be jumping and twisting and sometimes in downward dog. Come with something you don't need to constantly fix.
6. You can bring your own mat if you want but you don't have to. They have mats there for the classes (no fee) and they are cleaned at the end of each class.
7. Be prepared to work! After all was said and done I had a good time, worked every inch of my body and felt it. If you can't make the Mixx-lite class (me either...Mondays don't work well for me) don't fear going to the regular class, just do what YOU can!
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