New here, and new to this. A few questions.

[Soliel]

I am a 33 year-old woman. I am not over weight (5'3", 105lbs), but I am not fit. (Maybe I should mention that I am vegan, and I have no kids)

I recently bought a 30 class pass that I can use for any fitness classes at a number of gyms. I received a home gym for Christmas that I haven't assembled yet, and I have a manual treadmill and weights that I can use at home.

Yesterday I did my first fitness class which was a 30 minute "Total Body Blast". It was basically a circuit type class with 6 different stations that we went through twice and then some stretching. It kicked my butt.

My goal since I don't need to lose weight is to get toned, but also I guess I should get in better shape generally speaking since some of the stations in the class (like wall jumps) I couldn't even do for one full minute...and women that were nearly twice my age could.

I need help developing a plan.
-How many classes should I do per week, and what type of classes should I focus on?
-Would "boot camp" classes be too much for me, and are they even the type of classes I should be focusing on?
-What should I do at home to supplement the classes?

Sorry if I sound clueless... but... I am

Thanks,
Sara

 

[rykrieg]

Sara,
First of all congratulations for taking the right step of asking for help. Many would just go out there – try things out – get burned out on them all, and then sell all the equipment. You sound like – equipment wise- you are ready to go!
I am 34 and feel your pain when it comes to the strenuous plyometric exercises these new workout programs are implementing into their programs. I am waiting until I am totally done with my P90X routine before I do the Insanity routine Knees are my weakness and only lunges and squats will prep me for that intense training.
Now on to your questions:
How many classes should I do per week, and what type of classes should I focus on?
I would ease into it. One so you do not get burnt out and two, so you are not dog sore and get frustrated. My gym offers free Les Mills classes in which I do RPM (Spin Class), Body Flow ( Which is a yoga, tai Chi mix class), and Body Pump (which is lightweight aerobic lifting class). All of them are awesome!
I would do all of them at least once and figure out which one you are more likely going to stick to.
Would "boot camp" classes be too much for me, and are they even the type of classes I should be focusing on?
Boot Camps are awesome. I would definitely hop into one of those. They target all muscle groups and attack cardio as well. Plus most of the time, you get to set the pace (which could be good or bad – depends how driven you are )
What should I do at home to supplement the classes?
I am a Team Beachbody coach that’s number one passion is in helping people; hence why I am on here. Beachbody offers a lot of great workouts. Depending what you are into, you would probably love Turbo Jam and/or Turbo Fire by Charlene Johnson. Also P90X since it sounds like you have all the equipment
Beachbody offers a lot of great workouts: You can check them out at this link:
I really look forward to hear back from you. PM Me or email me. I hope this little bit of information helps. My contact information is below. If you need anything or have any questions, please let me know.

Ryan S. Krieger
"Let's end the trend of obesity"