Last June, I top a leap of faith and put my fears aside to become a Country Heat LIVE instructor. I had never seriously considered being a group fitness instructor. I took fitness classes at the gym in college and thought it looked fun but didn't think I could make it a full-time job. Then after having kids I could NEVER make it to the gym because I was running them to dance or swim or other fun events around town. As I sat waiting for my girls to finish dance class in last May, I thought...it would be REALLY nice if I could workout while the girls are in class!! Then I received an invitation to become an instructor for a new cardio, dance fitness class and although I didn't know how I would make it all work I decided to go to Nashville and learn something new!!
In addition to the LIVE class, Beachbody launched the Country Heat workout program via their On Demand platform which I can stream from my iPhone, iPade, computer, Apple TV and other devices. I completed the 30 day home version of Country Heat after completing the certification to become more familiar with all the moves and format. I did the 30 minute workouts each morning before work, drank Shakeology for breakfast and following a weekly meal plan while hosting an online accountability group to keep me motivated to finish the 30 days. My goal was tone my abs and core and maintain my weight while attending fun summer events!!
Then I arranged to start teaching at Lexington Dance Factory in September 2014. I held classes each Thursday and Sunday while my girls were in their dance classes. Those that attended said they sweat more than they expected and enjoyed the class....and continued to return each week. In 2017, I plan to continue to lead Country Heat LIVE at Lexington Dance Factory and I am also teaching the classes at the University of Kentucky during lunchtime on Tuesday. I love the energy of the classes and the smiles I see in the mirror as we are "moving and grooving!!"
While being a fitness instructor was something that never crossed my mind a few years ago, I couldn't imagine just sitting at the dance studio every week now!! I love meeting new women and getting to know them better by having conversations before, during and after each class. Plus we stay connected during the week on Facebook and several of the people in my LIVE classes are also in my online accountability groups to work toward their health and fitness not only a few days a week but each day through exercise and meal planning.
Hope you will join me and try out the class!! Or if you aren't able to get to the LIVE classes because of a busy schedule or another reason, consider joining my online fitness groups and doing Country Heat at home! Get moving, learn some dance moves and work toward your health and fitness goals!!
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