Okay, let me first say that I realize this title sounds like a horror flick or an adult film of some sort. I know. While there was grunting and sweating, I assure you it's not that kind of blog.
Yesterday I attended the Red Barn health club's launch of two Les Mills programs: Body Attack and Sh'Bam. Here are my thoughts on the experience.
My friend Nidrah & I shared the 30 minute drive down 820 to Mansfield and the first thing that we discovered was that it's a real barn. Like, cows & pigs & hay real. Okay. Second thought, is that these folks know how to host an event. There's a parking attendant & friendly staff members to welcome us in. Love it! & the experience is all up hill from there.
Speaking of uphill, they have an all terrain track outdoors with whimsical touches like vintage cars. Nice. I'm excited within the first few steps inside. A stage with a vintage car as a backdrop & sparkly lights that read "Red Barn." There's also what looks like a church pew in the back where folks are stowing water & gym bags. Now I'm giggling. This is going to be a blast.
Then the workout begins & we are sweating and grunting so much we don't have time to give each other "what were we thinking" looks. We are in "the zone." For Insanity lovers, Body Attack is like chocolate cake with ice cream on top -- goooooood stuff!!! Athletic style training with enthusiastic motivation & fun music. Loved it.
Yesterday I attended the Red Barn health club's launch of two Les Mills programs: Body Attack and Sh'Bam. Here are my thoughts on the experience.
My friend Nidrah & I shared the 30 minute drive down 820 to Mansfield and the first thing that we discovered was that it's a real barn. Like, cows & pigs & hay real. Okay. Second thought, is that these folks know how to host an event. There's a parking attendant & friendly staff members to welcome us in. Love it! & the experience is all up hill from there.
Speaking of uphill, they have an all terrain track outdoors with whimsical touches like vintage cars. Nice. I'm excited within the first few steps inside. A stage with a vintage car as a backdrop & sparkly lights that read "Red Barn." There's also what looks like a church pew in the back where folks are stowing water & gym bags. Now I'm giggling. This is going to be a blast.
Then the workout begins & we are sweating and grunting so much we don't have time to give each other "what were we thinking" looks. We are in "the zone." For Insanity lovers, Body Attack is like chocolate cake with ice cream on top -- goooooood stuff!!! Athletic style training with enthusiastic motivation & fun music. Loved it.
Then came Sh'Bam. You may wonder what on earth you could possibly want to do after 55 minutes of plyometrics & athletic drills. Typically, I'd tell you nothing. Maybe a little couch time with a bucket of water. However, I have to say, that Sh'Bam was a fun way to punctuate such an insane workout. Instructor Nicole Sanchez was a hoot! I'm still not sure which was more fun -- the workout or the instructor -- but I know that when it was time to go I was a little sad & that's saying something when it comes to an intense morning of fitness.
So that's the scoop. A unique setting, a challenging workout, an encouraging & welcoming staff. What more could I ask for? I'll tell you: I'd love to do it again soon!!!
Until next,
