I have never been the fittest person, and find most exercise and sport difficult. I wonder if it’s something you develop when you’re young, and if you start when you older, you have to face a few extra obstacles.
I started practicing yoga about 5 years ago, and occasionally go swimming. I enjoy things that I can do alone, so I’ve never really participated in competitive sports.
Since I’m a member of a gym, I sometimes try out new classes like Zumba and the weight training class. I always feel a little self-conscious because I’m the only white guy in the class and also I’m not very good at it. I know deep down nobody really cares, but I still hesitate nonetheless. Even though I feel that way, I join the classes anyway because I want to get fit and I’m paying for it ...
This week I tried out a class called Ubound that involves aerobics on a mini trampoline. I had such fear that I would fall off that I never attempted it but it’s a new month and season so I tried it anyway. It was pretty difficult and tiring, and I was using muscles that I didn’t know I had. It was such a strange feeling touching the floor again. But I sweated and felt good afterwards so I want to continue with it.
Today I tried a kickboxing class. I’ve done it before but I wanted to try again. I realised how tight my hips are, despite doing yoga, and it was a lot more difficult than last time. But it was fun and tiring and I’m glad I tried it. I hope I can enjoy them as much as my other classes, and hopefully gain some rhythm, which I dearly lack.