Bootcamp… sounds intimidating right?!? My friend Wendy talked me into going and I remember my first day of class at Element 26. Before I went, I sat outside thinking, “I am not in shape, they will make fun of me thinking, she looks like a fish out of water, why is she here? I haven’t done a hard workout in years; I’ll never be able to keep up. This is a bad idea!” I decided that was my way of talking myself into NOT going and I was going to be better than that, I was going to muster up the courage and just go in. Little did I know, this was going to be one of the greatest decisions I have made.

Once inside, I was blown away at the diverse group of people in my class. There were people from all walks of life inside. I was met with several HI’s followed by, Welcome to class! Is this your first time? You will love it just stick with it. The beginning of class was hi-fives’, warm up, then we got into our workout. Part way through the workout, I began to struggle. I couldn’t do one of the tougher exercises we were on. I remember feeling embarrassed and I almost stopped when a voice (the coach of the class for the day) said, “if you can do the exercise, just keep moving! This is YOUR exercise!” She was encouraging the class to just keep going. Although I couldn’t fully do the exercise, I replaced the exercise with squats just so I was moving. This gave me the strength and encouragement to continue going and I finished my first workout!

My first day of class was the beginning of October. I have attended over 62 classes since that time. Instead of being scared off and intimidated, I was inspired and surrounding by the best support group around! The Element 26 team is now my family. I can’t wait to go! Instead of talking myself into NOT going to class, I am looking for every way to get there! I highly recommend taking advantage of the 2-week free trial! Come in, meet the team, and work towards a better you! I promise, it will be tough at times, but you will meet new people, be encouraged to keep working hard and you will love it!