Want to know a little secret about me? I can't touch my toes. I am the most un-flexible person that I know. My chiropractor told me at 13 that I have the flexibility of a 60 year old man.
For me to bend down and touch my toes is a near impossible task so I figure bending through various yoga poses while looking cool as a pretzel wouldn't happen in this lifetime. So why in the world do I have a membership here? Because I want to lose flab. I want to look long and lean and be a powerhouse machine. I know plenty of people that can attest to the fact that hot yoga has changed their life physically and mentally.
I purchased a Groupon for VH! a while ago, but didn't have the time to commit going to classes on a regular basis. The day before my Groupon expired, I took the plunge and attended their 30 minute tour. If you attend the tour, they'll give you 1 week worth of unlimited classes for free! If you decide to commit to VH! on tour day, they'll give you their special rate of $49/month.
The first class I went to was their Venus 75. It's a set of yoga poses taught in a 105 degrees room at 40% humidity. I would say I am the yoga beginner of all beginners and am proud to say I made it to the end. Bring a couple bottles of water with you. You'll profusely sweat and it might a good idea to keep hydrated while in the room.
A good friend of mine lost a crap ton of weight as a VH! member. Although she attends the hot yoga classes, she credits her weight loss to the kettlebell classes they offer. She convinced me to try out a kettlebell class. I walked in and the class was full of buff men and toned women. The fatty within me wanted to cry and run out to my car and drive to LVAC where I'd fit in.
Martin was the kettlebell instructor on my first day. He's an amazing instructor for he is super motivating. While he led the advanced kettlebellers for the hour, he also grouped the newbies together and led us as well. He quickly pointed out the flaws in our technique so we won't be prone to injury. He demonstrated how certain moves are done and did them with us. Kettlebell ain't no joke. I was sore throughout my body over the next couple days. But this kettlebell thing is quite addicting. Even after a few classes, I felt stronger and toned.
Parking here is horrendous during the early evenings. I don't even bother with their parking lot and just go straight to the empty business parking lot across the street. They post their schedule with the name of the instructor online. Their membership cards are made so that you can hang it on your keyring. Overall, this place is pretty awesome. If you want to go on Mission Skinny like me, I suggest you try this place out.