Who else will be so excited to actually have room to move around the step? I'm so excited about being able to actually complete an entire figure 8 and entire triples around the board. On the other hand, maybe I'll get winded way faster now that I actually have to make the movements around the step. LOL! Either way I'm excited! Less than 1 month left!
Road Trippers!!!(Fun)
- Thread starter Christi23
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Hi Christi, I'm excited about being able to work out on flooring made specifically for aerobic exercise. I also haven't done a group workout in 8 years, and as much as I like working out by myself, I'm excited to work out with Cathe and everyone else who's going on the road trip.
Pinky
Pinky
materialsgirl
Cathlete
I know... It just won't be the same doing triples around the board while banging my knees on the coffee table and tv-stand. And it won't be the same doing any workout without my cats trying to sit on the step, or sit on ME. Really, I think I'm going to have to bring at least one cat with me because chest press just isn't the same without a kitty sitting on your tummy!
And it won't be the same doing any workout without my cats trying to sit on the step, or sit on ME. Really, I think I'm going to have to bring at least one cat with me because chest press just isn't the same without a kitty sitting on your tummy! sanchiababy
Cathlete
Christi,
I am so right there with you! I've been thinking the same thing ever since I signed up for this trip. I'll actually have room to work out! My workout space is sooooo tiny! The space is about 1.5 feet at the "front", 2 feet at the sides (actually maybe less), maybe 4 feet at the back (probably a little less than that). So when Cathe starts doing triples around the step, I have absolutely no room to do it. I couldn't do ricochets forever because I had no room to even try the move (or else I think I would've literally become one with the tv !). As for lunges on the step? I have to do them diagonally. I cannot face the tv straight and do them. Same with leg kickbacks. And when she goes to the other side of the step to do them? The tiniest leg kickbacks you ever saw! Looks so pitiful. But it cannot be helped; I have no room! But I will on this road trip!
Can you tell I'm just a bit excited?! :9
Sanchia
I am so right there with you! I've been thinking the same thing ever since I signed up for this trip. I'll actually have room to work out! My workout space is sooooo tiny! The space is about 1.5 feet at the "front", 2 feet at the sides (actually maybe less), maybe 4 feet at the back (probably a little less than that). So when Cathe starts doing triples around the step, I have absolutely no room to do it. I couldn't do ricochets forever because I had no room to even try the move (or else I think I would've literally become one with the tv !).
As for lunges on the step? I have to do them diagonally. I cannot face the tv straight and do them. Same with leg kickbacks. And when she goes to the other side of the step to do them? The tiniest leg kickbacks you ever saw! Looks so pitiful. But it cannot be helped; I have no room! But I will on this road trip! Can you tell I'm just a bit excited?! :9
Sanchia
allwildgirl
Cathlete
There ARE going to be 110 of us. I know the studio is huge, but still, that's a lot of step benches to squeeze in. I'm figuring we'll all come home bruised from kicking each other
I'm not sure I'm liking the whole mirror idea. I like thinking that I look just like Cathe and her crew when I'm working out
I'm not sure I'm liking the whole mirror idea. I like thinking that I look just like Cathe and her crew when I'm working out
materialsgirl
Cathlete
I, too, am intimidated by the thought of working out in front of mirrors. Since I can't work out in front of a mirror at home, it will be the first time I'll be able to check my form, and I am sure I am in for a real shock.
"Holy cow, I look like a squid on speed when I do kick-straddles around-the-world!!"
"Holy cow, I look like a squid on speed when I do kick-straddles around-the-world!!"
This is so funny reading everyone else's comments about lack of room. I have a pretty good amount of space, but occasionally I do have my issues.
For some reason on peg-leg pivots, I almost run into the wall on the left hand side of my step. I guess because of the angle you are taking on the pivots.
I also have the same issue with the around the world moves, not kicking my entertainment center on one side.
I can't remember the video, but you do a series of grapevines, (I think it's circuit max), and I end up in my foyer!!
I was reading Maximus' post about Rhythmic step earlier, and thinking that I should revisit it before the road trip to refresh my memory!!
Getting excited too!!
Sandra S.
For some reason on peg-leg pivots, I almost run into the wall on the left hand side of my step. I guess because of the angle you are taking on the pivots.
I also have the same issue with the around the world moves, not kicking my entertainment center on one side.
I can't remember the video, but you do a series of grapevines, (I think it's circuit max), and I end up in my foyer!!
I was reading Maximus' post about Rhythmic step earlier, and thinking that I should revisit it before the road trip to refresh my memory!!
Getting excited too!!
Sandra S.
libra01971
Cathlete
You know, I was thinking this morning that I always do ricochets backwards. I turn the opposite way that cathe does. It just feels more right to me. I hope there are no richochets in step class or I may bump into a few people.... Either that or I need to train myself for the next 3-4 weeks on doing it the other way...
Either that or I need to train myself for the next 3-4 weeks on doing it the other way...For the time being I have more than enough room to do whatever. Jump as high as I want, figure 8, peg leg pivot and never hit a wall or bump into anything. In my gym there's a dojo area for Tae Kwon Do, so I use that area whenever I'm doing step aerobics. The only thing that bothers me sometimes is the fact that everyone outside can look inside.....glass windows & door, street level.
I still make mistakes. Sometimes I go out a little too far when doing a figure 8 and have to skip/run back to the step:+ :+
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Haydee
I still make mistakes. Sometimes I go out a little too far when doing a figure 8 and have to skip/run back to the step:+ :+
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Haydee
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>Haydee
LOL! That's me too!
Marla
>when doing a figure 8 and have to skip/run back to the step:+
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LOL! That's me too!
Marla
DebbieH
Cathlete
Haydee, that was such a GREAT visual. I was laughing outloud! Don't tell...but I do the SAME thing!
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allwildgirl
Cathlete
*raises hand* Yes, I do that too.
When I set up my living room for working out every day, I have to line my step up to the exact center of the room to get enough room for triples around the board. Figure 8's, on the other hand, are fine on the right side but the piano is in the way for the left. You know that pianos don't move when you run into them? I've been trying to sell that piano just to get more room. Anyone want to buy it?
When we get to the roadtrip my worry is that I'll be moving left when everyone is moving right as that seems to happen to me on more than a few occasions. With more than 100 people I can envision a few 'impacts', especially among those in the back who might be relying on voice alone to guide them through the moves. Maybe I should wear a helmet just to be safe.
When we get to the roadtrip my worry is that I'll be moving left when everyone is moving right as that seems to happen to me on more than a few occasions. With more than 100 people I can envision a few 'impacts', especially among those in the back who might be relying on voice alone to guide them through the moves. Maybe I should wear a helmet just to be safe.
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>when doing a figure 8 and have to skip/run back to the step:+
Right there with ya Haydee!
Nadine
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>I still make mistakes. Sometimes I go out a little too far
>when doing a figure 8 and have to skip/run back to the step:+
Right there with ya Haydee!
Nadine
~~Happiness is an Attitude~~
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