After talking with several of you, I've decided to make Thursdays a cardio/yoga mix class. Here's the logic. We really need at least 3 days of cardio per week (and this class will give us that third day), but it's not a good idea to lift weights two days in a row. Since we do a full-body weight routine on Monday and Wednesday, we should do something else on Thursdays.

One of the most important (but most often overlooked) components of physical fitness is flexibility. Yoga provides some extra work in that area.

So...we will start with cardio at 3:45. I know that some of you can't make it that early, so come when you can. We will warm up for about 10 minutes (so if you are coming at 4, you can still get most of the cardio workout). We will do about 20-25 minutes of cardio (until 4:20-4:25).). Then we will start yoga. It's a good idea to do at least some of the cardio before the yoga so that your muscles are nice and warm, and as I have said before, it's ALWAYS ok to come in the middle of a class...just be sure to start slowly and work at your own pace.

For yoga, you can use the mats available at the club, but you might find a "sticky mat" more comfortable (Amazon has sticky mats for about $15). Yoga is usually done in bare feet, and the sticky mat just makes it a little easier. Also, bring a towel to roll up for the yoga portion.

Remember, keep looking for steps. I'm planning to put an ad in the EW, but haven't gotten to it yet. Also, if you have a big ball, bring it in and we'll write your name on it with a sharpie. You can store it at the club! When we have enough balls, we can use them for lifting weights, cardio and even yoga.

See you at the gym! Jill