My First Day at Bootcamp
By Sarah B.
Intimidated. That’s the only word I can use to describe my feelings toward organized sports or group fitness classes of any kind. I’ve never been athletic, never been competitive, and I’ve perpetually been known as the “clumsy girl.” The few times that I participated in any sort of formal athletic activity always ended in disaster—that football directly to the face during a powder-puff game in high school, that time I tried to keep up with a step aerobics class, and every time I swung and missed with a golf club or a softball bat.
Needless to say, it wasn’t an easy choice for me to attend Yun’s Fitness Bootcamp the first time. I knew I wasn’t completely out of shape—I’d been doing workout videos at home and hitting the elliptical trainer at the gym a couple days a week (using the row of machines farthest away from everyone else, of course). But, taking that step to show up at the first class was still hard for me. It took me completely out of my comfort zone.
However, I really wanted to try something new and prove to myself that I could do it. I’m determined to shed those stubborn last 15 pounds of pregnancy weight, and I know I need to step up my game.
At my first class, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I definitely assumed it would include a certain level of misery and embarrassment for me. I was thrilled to find that this was not the case at all! The class is very laidback, and the instructions are easy to follow. The workouts are tough—as they should be—but not impossible, and everyone is encouraged to move at his or her own pace. Nearly every move has a modification to cater to your individual fitness level. After my first class, I was excited to attend again. I hate getting up early in the morning, but now when my alarm goes off at 6:30 on bootcamp days, I’m excited to get out of bed and get to work. 
And, I love knowing that if I can’t make the 7:00 am class, I have several other options for getting my workouts in.
After my first week, I felt proud of myself. And sore, in the best possible way, the way that tells you your body is changing and you’re becoming stronger. I would say that Yun Fitness Bootcamps are great for all fitness levels as well as for all confidence levels. I feel that if I can do it, anyone can! So, for those of you reading, no more excuses! Sign up now!
You can register for your free 2-week trial to Yun Fitness Bootcamp’s here, or join us for the newest fitness class Kettlebell Khaos.
