I've recently signed back up with the gym. I go for the group fitness classes (which is the least 80's way to say aerobics) and I love them. They are the most like a dance class- loud music and choreography that at times can be challenging. So at least 4 times a week I don my headband and my leg warmers and head out the door to get physical.
Being a veteran aerobics junkie with a huge point to prove, I go to the 4:30 step class knowing that I can do it all. I could get up and teach it myself I didn't suffer from a debilitating fear of public speaking.
Last Saturday , the step class was particularly demanding, but that's OK. I know everything and I can totally do it.
I couldn't.
I was so frustrated with myself over one stupid move that I kept trying even when the rest of the class had continued on. To make matters worse I could execute the “step-kick-around-to-the-front-turn-march-march-over-the-step-and-back-to-home” beautifully on the right but looked like a drunk hippopotamus when I tried the same maneuver on the left. I guess I'm not an ambi-turner.
I gave up.
I participated in the rest of the class and when we got to the drunk hippo move, thinking that I wouldn't...no...couldn't get it, I stopped thinking about it. I'll give you 2 guesses as to what happened next.
I arrived at the same place everyone else, having pulled off THE hardest step aerobics move in the history of step aerobics (I am aware that it probably wasn't the most difficult move as everyone else had no trouble, but for the purpose of this blog and my pride- it was absolutely top 5).
So, what is the point to this? Your body knows. When you over think, analyze and scrutinize what you are supposed to do, you get in your own way. My muscles – although tired – knew exactly where I needed to go and how to get me there.
Your body knows. This goes for anything. Sick, tired, working out or hungry...when you are wondering what's next, get out of the way and listen. I don't doubt you'll be shown the way.
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