"7"^^ . "2014-01-14T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . . "0"^^ . "2"^^ . "I've quite recently started taking classes here at Polecats. I have to say that this is by far the most fun that I have ever had working out. \n\nOk, so I have spent the past 3 years quite ill. Long story short, I was very inactive during this time. I gained 30 pounds and I lost a lot of my body strength. I have finally been given the ok by my Dr. to get back into exercising. I chose to try something that I felt would be both fun and physically challenging. That led me here to Polecats. (I felt like the back story is necessary to understand my fitness level)\n\nI felt very intimidated and overwhelmed before my first class. I nearly didn't go because I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to handle it or that I would look absolutely stupid. I must tell you that though my first class was challenging, I had an amazing time. The instructor was very helpful and encouraging. She helped me to start at a place that was right for my fitness level. She has been very encouraging and though I may not be up to speed with the rest of my class, I did not feel left out or discouraged. All of the other instructors that I have had were equally as nice to work with. \n\nI just wanted to share this because I know that for some women going to a new gym or starting a fitness class can be overwhelming. If that is something that you are dealing with then I think that this is absolutely the studio that you should try. I already feel more confident and I actually look forward to class."^^ . . .