After two kids getting back into the world of working out is no joke, I’ve been wanting to get back into shape for awhile now – now I am not talking about losing weight, I am talking about toning, working on my endurance and stamina and strength. I’ve noticed that a lot of things are more difficult now for me since having our second, I never really got back into an active lifestyle after Noah – just procrastination really and putting my physical health (and me time) last on the list. It’s a mom thing right? Well, now that I am approaching my 30s I’ve made a promise to myself that I would get back into the gym in some way, so I decided to challenge myself and hit the ADIDAS Canada #HeretoCreate class In Toronto this Thursday night with a group of super fit, inspiring women and trainer Julian Ho. This trainer is seriously a ninja…his movements were effortless, I felt like I was watching him perform a ballet and when I would try to do the same movements it was if I was learning to move for the very first time LOL! I made a real commitment to do my movements properly and how they were being demonstrated and described, I didn’t want to hurt myself after all this was my first real work out in 3 years!!! I have to add that I was so comfortable in my new ADIDAS gear, I am so picky with workout clothes because I am all about comfort ESPECIALLY since having kids!!

I made it through the warm-up looking around the room in fear…”that was the WARM UP!?!?!” and then we hit Round 1, talk about adrenaline!!!! There were push-ups, planks, squats, pivets, weights and more squats and lunges and stretches and then a mountain running movement on gliders that killed me haha!!! I didn’t make it beyond Round 1 guys, BUT I am still proud of myself. My legs after just a half an hour were trembling and I was feeling a little dizzy so I had to take a step back, hydrate and sit out the rest of the class. I of course didn’t want to over do it or injure myself, I was there to create my own goals and I reached it for my first time back in a gym!

These classes are amazing if you are seeking a challenge or an amazing work out to really shock your muscles – it’s an all womens’ class AND it’s free!!! The music is amazing and the vibe is so encouraging, you feel like you are a team and all working together to the end. Julian Ho is so great at keeping you focused and challenging yourself, I also loved how well he leads the class and makes sure to tell you how to do movements properly! I wish I could have lasted longer and I can’t wait to challenge myself again and make it through a full class!! I just may get some mini workouts done in between so I am better prepared :). Click {here} to book into upcoming classes and you can follow along on social media with the hashtag #HERETOCREATE!!

HERE TO CREATE

Forget your local gym! This is a once-in-forever chance to train with the best, and to meet the women who are redefining boundaries in their own way.