I like to think of myself as fit and fairly active. I mean who wouldn't after taking boot camp classes three times a week, for what seems like years? That false sense of confidence is exactly what inspired me to sign up for a TRX/Yoga class at Forza. Don't worry, I dragged a friend along with me so that we could both take advantage of the $5 introductory class offer.
The facility is clean and cheerful, with perfectly sized cubbies for shoes and purses. Donna greeted us at the door at made us feel welcome. Being newbies to TRX, she patiently explained the bands and what fitness benefits they can provide using your own body weight. The hourlong class was filled with Donna giving instructions and demonstrating the yoga techniques using TRX to upbeat music. She walked around the room and gave feedback to everyone, well mostly me, on their proper form and positioning. I was glad she helped me get the workout I came for, but disappointed that I'm not as graceful and coordinated as I like to think I am.
I definitely got what I bargained for with the workout. I was so sore for days after working muscles that I didn't even know I had. I felt less discouraged later when I learned that TRX was invented by a Navy Seal to get a workout in remote locations. The facility also includes bikes for high-intensity cycling classes, that Donna told us beginners can do, but I doubt my coordination can handle those.