Kinda gross

So I read this article awhile ago but it has really good advice on an embarassing subject. The underwear you wear during your workout is pretty important. Think back to highschool when you'd be giggling about the boys and their issues with jock straps and jock itch. Well...unfortunately girls can get a form of this as well. Any part of a body that is dark and damp from sweat will eventually have issues with itching. In the nether regions we are more prone to developing a type of bacteria (a.e.- the bacteria that is known as jock itch or the reason for jock itch). It is important to keep this area cleanafter our workouts ... and dry. One way to avoid the J.I. is to not wear thongs while you exercise. Choose an underwear that doesn't sit so close against certain areas and wear breathable fabrics. If you insist on thongs for working out and you notice an itch realted to J.I. than try cleaning your underwear with a bleaching agent. (make sure to rinse and follow normal washing procedures). It kills that pesky bacteria. Of course keep in mind that I am not a doctor or even a professional on this subject..I'm just passing along something I read and found valid. Always seek a doctor's advice if you have unusual symptoms and for guidance on how to treat it.

TGIF

Wooo hooo! It's Friday!! Today was an awesome class:) After a class like that I know why I love jazzercise. When the body is full of aches and pains and the building is falling down around me and the toilet is overflowing and I'm still waiting for a fantastic payday...for just a moment during the hey hos and the laughter and smiles and the wonderful feeling of being strong...for just a moment....I feel joy and remember ...this is why I do this. Now hopefully this weekend I can rest my voice a little and come back next week not sounding like a frog!

Hump Day:)

Ohhh this week is going by really slow......I've turned into a backyard bum hanging out and getting way too much sun (hey- I think that kinda rhymed). I feel inspired though- thanks to Katy Perry- I'm lovin her music right now. I hope we got some stuff from her in our next jazzercise set! I also read some great qoutes from George Carlin and it definetly helped lift the blah mood. Another great song I heard today was Jessica Simpson's new one...country really does seem to suit her. The day has been uneventful..I'm off to teach and then coming home to dye my hair- I got a bottle o blonde and some deep red ...yikes!!! Plus it's fast food night- I look forward to that- no cooking no dishes...yea!

Oh Mondays

So I survived the weekend and summer is making me lazy cuz usually Sundays are my day to learn new music and put together a new set but that didn't happen until ten minutes before I left the house this morning to teach my class:) When the kids are in their pjs sleeping in I want to be in mine too! I messed up the first two songs and even if I have a great class the fact that I messed up a song will make me crazy for the rest of the day. And I know I'm not the only instructor that feels that way! We just want to always do 100% and even one song screwed up makes you feel like you didn't put your best foot forward. Since the day is almost over and I get another few classes to get it right I'll just end the whining with c'est la vie!

Sippers in the house

So the center is overflowing with summer and sippers. Beach balls are everywhere and we even added a pool to the center.....of course it's very minature and not filled with water..instead lots of sippers. It's great to see all the color:) I'm working hard to get us out into the public eye-planning a charity class and contacting a local mom's group. It's the slow season for jazzercsie and I'm trying to come up with ideas to keep classes full and students interested!!! Of course- I really just want to be playing on the beach with my kids but ahhhhh...the life of a business owner:) I'm off to have a great weekend!!!

Uncomfy shorts

So todays class was body sculpting and in a regular class I'll only wear dark bottoms and usually lycra so that the sweat doesn't show. But for a sculpting class I'll wear cotton (still dark) but a little more breathable. I tend to not sweat as much in a sculpting class so I don't worry about the sweat spots. This morning though, as soon as I sat down on the ball...the world's biggest wedgie. And I'm in the middle of crunching and twisting and lifting so my hands were occupied. It sucked and then after the song it took about ten minutes to get those bottoms back into position:)

Embarassing moments in class

Hmmm....some of my own, some from other instructors, and students. Warning: Some of this may be TMI!
-Lost my top during class. I was student in the front row and the top had a clasp at the back- halter style. Yep. Good thing I don't have much boobie to show off.
-Fell over my own feet in class- of course the instructor had to stop class and make sure I was okay-geesh- I was so embarassed.
-Had breast milk leak during class- as a student.
-Lost a panty liner while on stage -happened to another instructor too- they just don't make them sticky enough!
-My fake hair on my pony tail fell off- on stage.
-Fell off of a stage while teaching (this happened to another friend of mine-more than once- and she actually broke her ankle)
-inadvertently flashing the students-your bra, underwear or lack thereof.
-Had make-up run so I had racoon eyes- didn't realize until after class and I go to the restroom and yikes! see myself in the mirror.
-The new mic pads ran black ink down the sides of my face and once again didn't notice until after class.
-Have had weird sweat marks- just two dark circles around the nipples and a big dark one in the you know where! Once again didn't notice until afterwards.
-boogers:(
-dropping deodorant balls!
And probably the most embarassing - and I will not confirm where these came from or if they are personal experiences...
-farting out loud during a class and peeing of the pants during a very high impact song!
Hope everyone feels better now about their own embarassing moments in class- it all happens to the best of us:)

Zumba and Bosu

Okay- our area is being hit big time with Zumba (and I wish Bosu). A part of me is a little annoyed with Zumba- any time something new comes along in fitness I see a slight decrease for a short time in class attendance. But price wise we are doing far better and i tihnk it's a fad that will pass. And another part of me wants to take class and see what all the fuss is about:) As for Bosu my sister in Florida keeps telling how much she loves this and I really would like to try this. I think it's unique and different from my jazzercise. And ultimately anything that gets people moving is a good thing!

First day of blog

So today(Wednesday) I teach two Regular classes- an a.m. and a late afternoon. Two completely different groups of women but both equally fun. I'm doing "Wind it up" this week and that usually gets everyone laughing and singin so it makes for a fun class:) My knee has been bothering me - I twisted it playing in the woods with the kids this weekend so I feel like my technique is a little off but the students look great so I guess they really don't pay much attention to me after all ...hee hee. Now that summer is in full swing I'm finding it hard to wake up and get to class any earlier than necessary...I'm not a morning person :) And thank goodness my kids like to sleep in too! By the time class is done though i feel energized and ready to go- that good feeling is one reason why I have been doing this for 10 years. It just hasn't stopped being fun. I mean- there are days were it can feel like work- but I teach 9-13 classes a week so I constantly strive to keep it fresh- not just for the students but for my own sanity. I just got my voice back from last weeks set- way to much "Hey ho" and singing and clapping but I just can't help myself:) I've got us on myspace and now a regular blog- next will be posting some small bits of our more fun class moments on youtube. Till tomorrow- yours in fitness and fun-Ronda

Top tens

I'm always trying to check in with students and get feedback about the classes and the general mood of the students. Here in no certain order are the top ten compliments and complaints I get from students.
Top ten compliments:
1. Love the instructors.
2. Love the music (the diversity and artists).
3. Love the different formats.
3. Love your floor:)
4. Great prices.
5. Love the routines (the dance moves).
6. Love the free promo items!
7. The Lite and low impact options.
8. You are my sunshine.
9. I miss you when I'm not in class.
10. I feel so much better when I'm done!(and not because I'm done)

Top 10 complaints...and I don't take these personally...if you don't get feedback how will you be able to improve and grow?
1.Too intense of a class (way to hard- too much cardio, too much high impact, very intense strength training)
2. Not intense enough (a LITE class that is supposed to be a Regular).
3. All standing classes all the time (or just too often.)
4. Shortened classes.
5. Canceled classes.
6. Not getting the promo items (either because we ran out or they couldn't make it to class).
7. Weird songs.
8. Weird choreography.
9. Technical diffculties (mic, stereo, restrooms, air conditioner to name a few)
10. A moody instructor:(

The Perfectly Packed Gym Bag or locker

What would make for the perfectly stocked gym bag or locker.....hmmmmm...
Assume that your handweights,water, towel and mat are a constant but from there let's add:
Clean socks and a baggie to put the smelly ones in:)
Hand Sanitizer and even better the prepackaged wipes.
Extra hair ties and bobby pins and clips- for the pesky bangs.
Deodorant.
Body Spray.
Tampons and panty liners.
Band aids.
2 dryer sheets for your smelly shoes.
Breath mints for after class.
A safe place for your car keys!
A few extra bucks...for the babysitter...forgotten water...or some fundraiser of one kind or another.
Energy bar or granola or even an apple.
Cell phone-set to vibrate or turned off (it's only one hour people:)
A compact- check for bats in the cave etc before you leave class!
And if you've got plans after class....definetely a hair brush,dry clothes and maybe a little make-up! (it's always a good idea to have an extra set of workout clothes...I don't know how many times I've had students rush to class from work etc.. and realize they forgot a shirt or shorts or sports bra or socks . There has even been times where they wake up and rush in and realize they forgot to put a shirt on over the sports bra or vice versa- no bra under the shirt!)
If you have any other must have items I forgot -let me know!