QUICK POINTS
- Trying out new fitness classes.
- A quick trip to Philadelphia.
- Joining a new running group.
1. New Fitness classes
Last post, I mentioned that I wanted to try some new things regarding my fitness and take could different classes at Crunch Fitness. So, here goes. Last week, I went to "The Acrobat's Workout"
I will say that the instructors were nice but I did not really experience much of a workout in this class. I would consider this more of a yoga type class. Well, I think that this type of class would be called "acroyoga." We did a couple of fun things in the class. We did something that is called "table top" when you stack yourself on another person's shoulders and legs.
Doing the move above, which was the last thing we did in this class, was not worth the time to get there. I mean we could have started out with that move and been done with class in about 15-20 minutes.
In terms out my body's response to the workout, I spent only ONE minute in my cardio zone, according to my Fitbit. That minute probably was the minute that we spent doing cartwheels. I think that I spend more time in my cardio zone dissecting mice.
So at the end of the day I probably will not return to this class unless I have some time to kill and all of the cardio machines in the gym are taken. Do not get me wrong, some people may enjoy these types of classes (which is why Crunch Fitness offers them), but I like to be efficient with my time when working out.
Perhaps, the designers of this class could incorporate some cardio in between the acroyoga moves to make it more of a workout.
2. "Motown Philly"
A little random "new" thing. I have never visited Philadelphia in all 14 years of living in New York City. This really is strange because Philadelphia is only about 1.5 hours by bus away from NYC. This past weekend I hopped on a 10-dollar Greyhound bus and headed to one of the oldest and historical cities in America.
It was a pretty cool experience. Come one I visited the room where the U.S. essentially was "born," which was an AMAZING experience. I wish that I could have stayed longer, but I had to run a race on Sunday. The city is so full of history that you cannot do it all in one trip. Aside from a little Airbnb drama, I will be going back soon. Maybe in June or July?
Oh, and I did not have a Philly cheese steak but I did have a cheese steak omelet after hanging out on Friday night.
3. New Running Group
Also, I "joined" a new running group that combines running with the love of beer (or other drinks). The NYC Fun Run "tribe" (I believe that there are other similar groups in cities around the country) meet up once a week at a bar, run 4-5 miles, and reconvene a the same bar for a few drinks.
For this event, we met up at Session 73 and did a 4.71 isn mile, In and out run to/across the 59th Street Bridge and back to the bar.
It was a nice meet up but it was kind of tough to talk to people because at guy singing covers was performing and it was hard to hear. Plus, I was ready to go because I was sweaty and cold and the music really loud. We will see if I do another run, because the event would have to be in or somewhat close to the UES.
That's all from me.