What is W3βs Hard Body?
Walking into this group exercise class I wasnβt sure what to expect. I mean βHard Bodyβ right? It could be a million of things! I wondered if there was a specific focus, and in the back if my mind hoped and prayed it wouldnβt be armsβ¦because wellβ¦mine are like a big sack of Jell-O. Of-course right after this thoughtΒ ran through my head the trainer Susan announced to grab weights.
Skeptically I walked over like a newbie and attempted to put weight onto my body bar (which I had never used before). The lady next to me noticed I hadnβt a clue at what I was doing and introduced herself, telling me she was Diane, while pointing at the correct weight I should be using. Immediately a rush of relief flooded me and I told her I was new (as if she hadnβt noticed). Diane giggled and showed me the right way to adjust the bar.
In no time I was set up with a body bar, 2.5lb weights, and another pair of 7.5lb ones. I had a step stool in front of me and Susan in the background with her MIC.
Now let me tell you Susan is a little petite lady with bright blonde hair, almost as bright as her smile. Her voice was sweet with motivation as she started the warm-up. The warm up got us pumped and ready to go. Susan may be tiny but that lady does not mess around. She started us off on abs and didnβt stop until we experienced a full body workout!
It was amazing! I felt my quads, biceps, triceps, abs like never before! She knew how to keep the muscles focused, while strength training them with body bars and free weights. We focused on a group of muscles to the fullest and adjusted by moving into different body parts to create an easier rhythm for our muscles to adapt.
During her resistance training routine she did each and every step with us. She guided us by creating a visual for our class to follow.Β It made the women work even harder watching her do it so effortlessly. She is a BEAST. Her physique and attitude only motived me to push more than ever before.
Not only did I leave the class with a stronger mind and body but with new knowledge about my health. Not only does Susan count of each step as she goes but she inserts fun facts about your body.
For example, I have really bad knees, so while she was showing us a new hip flexor stretch she informed us that strong hips means healthy knees, therefore theyβre key in every stretching routine!
Susan is truly empowering through Hard Body and strongly focuses on Energy, Stamina, and Progress.
I never experienced a brand new class of such welcoming ladies. Everyone was there for one another and worked together to push through the class feeling, stronger, happier, and healthier.
Oh and my arms?
No more Jell-O by the end of the summer.
Thatβs my Goal with W3Body.
Now whatβs yours? Because trust me with W3 itβs easy, motivational, and attainable!
-Vanja, W3 Marketing Intern
