Where Fashion Meets Fitness

I heart Les Mills Body classes. My love afair began in the NRV with BodyPump. At Pump I discovered that weight rooms are not just for men. At Pump I realized that it is in fact testosterone that makes me look like a member of Olympic Team East Germany, not pumping iron.

I am slowing developing what I hope is a long-term relationship with BodyJam. Thanks to Carmen Electra, I am now able to find the base and master moves such as the "stripper dip" and some sort of "hip circly thing." While advertiesed as an exercise video, I found this "workout"  instructional rather than aerobic.

Though devoted to BodyJam, I have begun an illicit affair with BodyCombat. Its angry girl-power kickboxing, is dredging up feelings for my ex-heart throb, Aikido. While my relationship with Aikido had a bittersweet ending, I am hopeful that Combat and I have begun something beautiful.

I have never been a threesome kind of gal. And while I fully enjoy Combat, Jam, and Pump, they keep me constantly on my toes. So, here are a few tips and tricks (from woman to woman) if you, like me, are new to this lifestyle choice:

First. prevent workout injuries by incorporating trendy yet functional street shoes. If your tight on dough invest in a cheap "mat shoe". My ballet shoes cured my mysterious bruises and work well for both Combat AND Jam.

Second. BYOG to properly hydrate. Replacing your beverage with gatorade will help to replace the minerals that are lost when you sweat. It took me a month to figure out that my dizziness was a direct result of low electrolytes following an intense Combat/Jam session. Though it is bound to land you some weird looks, pound a sports drink so you can cage fight by day and cage party all night long.

Third. Master your trade and rehearse. Justin and Brittney weren't born hip. Embrace your newbie status. What you do in your bathroom (or backyard in my case) will get you praise at the gym and in the club.

Fourth. The only thing Fergie and I agree on is that it is important to "be up in the gym just workin' on my fitness." Mix up your aerobic and weight lifting routines to maintain muscle definition. Can't make it to the gym? A few reps of wall lunges and planks will kick your @$$ both at the gym and in your den.

Fifth. Do keep the "family" in American Family Fitness. Even if your Meghan Fox, I do not want to see your cooch. What turns on the hot guy in the weight room will make you look like a skank in Combat and Pump. So, for the love of all that is holy, invest in mini BIKER shorts not mini FLAP shorts.

Lastly. Remember ladies that prevention necessitates protection. I earned my porn star/hooker nickname Kitty. Do you deserve yours?



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