Starting kickboxing class tomorrow night...

Hey everyone! I am starting a kickboxing class tomorrow night. I am excited as I need to lose a few pounds, but I am nervous too. I just turned 40 in January, with my health issues I feel old. I worry that I may get palpitations during the class. I know its silly to be worried about such thing, but the other women in the class have been doing this for a while, and this is new to me. I am going to force myself to go and try it out, but will be sure to have a Xanax with me incase I freak out. Its a weird situation, as the instructor is my children's Sensai for Karate, so I don't want to embarrass myself. Thanks for reading this. Sometimes just getting your thoughts down can make a difference!

SOBS,

You are going to do great!! Go at your own pace and make any modifications that you need to. If the instuctor does not offer any alternative moves...and you need a modification of a particular movement...ask!!

As a dance teacher, I always give a second options for more challenging steps, extensions, ect...to keep my students comfortable and safe.:)

Make sure and warm up/stretch well (this should be included in the class time!) so that you do not pull a hamstring or the gracilis or adductor longus (groin) muscles...which you will use while kicking up and to the side.

It is a great cardio workout, so know that you will have an increased heart rate...and that this is normal and okay!

Remind yourself that the sensations of exercise and anxiety can be similar...but what you are doing is good for you, and therefore you need not be anxious.

Have a great time, and let us know how it goes okay?

Kick some anxiety booty!! ;p ;p ;p

S.C.

Mam, while you are at it, kick anxiety and fear to the curb! Peace

Larry ***