No, I'm not just being funny. I really am allergic to exercise...you can read more here. Some people think this is cool, but it's not. I don't burn 500 extra calories everyday just because I'm allergic to exercising. I have to be really careful with what I do when I want to exercise and I can never eat before I go. Plus, it can be really scary.I wish I could run or jog..free, social, but that's the worst thing I can do. Makes me kinda sad. It happened once before I was married, a few times in between, and then in the last 3 years it has happened pretty much anytime I really push cardio or try to run (I've downed more Benadryl than can be good for anyone). Good news? I found out interval training works because my body can heat up and cool down throughout the workout which is key.
Even better news...I can ZUMBA! If you like to dance and haven't tried it yet, I would highly recommend it. Or, if you think exercise is super boring and a necessary evil (I fall into that category really often) give it a shot. I tried it once and was completely hooked...it was a full hour and it didn't even feel like I was exercising, but I came out dripping sweat. (However, the quality of the class totally depends on the instructor). I liked it so much, I got certified to teach, and in Michigan there are plenty of opportunities. I teach about 4 classes a week and get paid to exercise! I realized I wouldn't exercise unless I had a reason to, so it's the perfect fit...I get paid, it makes me work out 4 times a week, and I don't end up looking like an oompah loompah when I'm finished since Zumba works on an interval.
(And no, I don't get paid if you try a Zumba class. Kind of feels like I'm trying to multi-level market here, huh? No, I really do just like it that much!)
6 comments:
I remember being with you at a class when it happened. It's strange that's for sure. We totally joked about it. Reading the article it's obviously much more serious than we thought that night. I'm sorry for anyone who has any sort of hives for any reason. They are sooo not fun! I'd offer to work out for you but you know that aint happenen!!! I really need to try a Zumba class. One of these days!
for some reason, i can't comment on the other blog! weird. anyway, that is so nuts! I actually don't think that would be cool. Even though I totally don't exercise as much as I should, having a medical obstacle would just be disheartening, I think. Good for you for keeping it up and I'm sooo glad you've found something you can do and not puff up! And thanks again for the zumba dvd advice the other day. that friend is coming over tomorrow and i'll talk to her about it then.
I can still see you doing some zumba moves in my front room when Megan was over. LOL! You have some sassy hips girl! I wish I could dance like you. I would totally come to one of your classes as long as a mirror was no where in sight.
have you done a DVD? is it worth it? i don't belong to a gym right now... but think I might have fun getting my zumba on now and then :)
I've heard Zumba is all the rage these days and I've been wanting to try it out for months. If I still lived in Toledo, I would've made the trip up to take your class! Seriously the best job: getting paid to exercise!
What?? I thought these crazy things only happened to my freakish body! One thing is for sure, if you are teaching ZUMBA,and you were MY teacher, I would be hooked for sure!! I bet those Michigan gals LOVE you!!
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