40 is the new 20, as the saying goes...I'm not sure how much I agree with that.
To be sure, I was really fit in my 20's, but at 39 I can say for sure that I'm the fittest I've ever been. And no, I'm not following any crazy fitness routine. I teach barre at Richmond Balance, so I do the workout 3 times a week, and I do Bikram yoga twice a week. This is a far cry from the endless hours I spent biking, running, swimming, hiking, and dancing during my 20's. Not that I find anything wrong with being that active, it just takes a lot of time...time that I don't have.
What I do find is that by spending an hour a day five days a week strengthening and balancing my body I am not only more fit than I've ever been, I'm also a lot smarter about my fitness choices and about the way I take care of my body.
Do I feel like I did when I was 20? No, I feel better, smarter, stronger, and more flexible.
So if you ask me, 40 isn't the new 20, it's the New and Improved 20.
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3 comments:
Jennie, you're awesome! Speaking of Barre classes, I haven't seen a schedule in a while and I was wondering when they are, now that I have more free time. BTW, do members have to pay extra for that or is it one of our included classes? I really want to do that class with you!
Thank you, Rebecca. I tech barre Tuesday & Thursday at noon and 6:45 pm, and Wednesday morning at 6am.
The other barre classes we have are Monday 6pm. Wednesday 6 and 7:15pm and Saturday 9am. All of which are led by either Meredith or Jennifer, (I do teach an occasional saturday) who also give a great workout.
Barre is included.
Hope to see you soon.
Jennie
Thanks Jennie, this is very inspiring. I miss you as an instructor and a great role model for those of us women who try to keep healthy. I do think there is a lie in your post: there is no way you are turning 40! I always thought you were in your late 20s!
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