A Look Back...

This week marks the beginning of our third month together. I'm so proud of us... Here are some of the things we have accomplished.

We have accumulated 16 steps, and 18 balls (at last count). While this may not seem like a huge accomplishment, it has great impact on our class. The steps definitely make the class safer and allow us to do more fun and interesting moves (in turn making cardio nearly painless! :0) The balls open the door to dozens of exercise, including new cardio, weight lifting and stretching exercises.

Of the 21 paid participants last month, we had an average attendance of 8.5 classes/month. That's amazing! That means that most people averaged over two classes per week.

This class has the lowest attrition rate of any class I have ever taught. Since we started in December, we have only lost 3 participants. That means our class has some serious stick-to-it-ness (a new word I just invented :0).

Then of course, there are the accomplishments that cannot be measured by numbers. I'll list some of mine. Feel free to add....

I have become closer to so many people that I always liked but never had the opportunity or time to meet with often. Now I see them regularly.

I have changed exercise from an obligation ("Oh, I have to find time for the eliptical today") to a fun activity ("Oh, I can't wait to go to class today!").

I have realized how much fun it can be to have individuals from every age group in the same room, contributing to the group dynamic.

I taught at Adcope for over 15 years, and in that time I never felt as close to the participants there as I do you people after two short months. It's one thing to teach a group of people who are coming together for the same cause; it's another thing entirely to teach a group of people who are my friends, who are a part of my life both in the gym AND out, and to work together to make everyone healthier. Ok, that's a little sappy. But it's true. Thank you, ladies.