Fitness Challenge Completed | Las Vegas Boudoir
I did it! I made it through MotivFit’s Body Blast intensive 2 week program! These past 2 weeks have been incredible. This fitness program not only got me into better shape but has made a difference mentally too. I feel less stressed, stronger and more confident!
I faced a few really silly fears throughout the process and let only one get the best of me!
Fear #1:
That I would drop dead. I was so worried I would keel over from a heart attack or something, since I had never really pushed myself like this physically before. I wasn’t sure I could handle it, but I did! I realized during the first class that I would be ok….exhausted and out of breath maybe, but I wasn’t going to literally die.Fear #2:
That I wouldn’t be very good at doing the exercises or that I would be worst in the class. I remembered that this is why I didn’t pursue anything athletic throughout the years…because I couldn’t excel. I always stuck with doing things I was really good at (mostly in the arts – dancing, music, acting, design & photography), and physical fitness just wasn’t something I could ever shine doing. Growing up, I was always the one getting hit in the head in sports that involved things like footballs, soccer balls, etc. And, it still holds true that I’m not great at athletic things, but with the MotivFit crew I felt encouraged anyway. Whitney, on the other hand, was a true star! Wow, what an athlete she turned out to be!Fear #3:
Making a fool out of myself in a group setting. I am quite positive I actually did look pretty ridiculous quite often but didn’t really care once I got there and was concentrating so hard on making it through the exercise routines.Fear #4:
My fear of heights. I didn’t even know I had a fear of heights until a year or two ago (in a glass elevator that was wobbling between floors) but it reared it’s ugly head during one of these classes big time. We were instructed to run up a steep, narrow incline and then trot back down. Well, I pretty much freaked at the top when I started back down and realized I didn’t have good footing and could barely get back down! This was quite embarrassing but nobody made a big deal out of it, thankfully. And the instructors even gave me my own routine (jump squats and sprints) to do at the bottom while everyone did the incline 2 more times.
The best part of it all? I actually see results! During the last weigh-in I was a little disappointed to hear that I had in fact lost NO weight, when others had lost 5-12 pounds. But when Jeff measured my body fat percentage he congratulated me on losing a whole 3%! That’s a lot in a short period of time! My clothes fit better and I really do look more toned!
I can’t say enough good things about Jeff and Carrie (owners of MotivFit). They were sooo kind and encouraging. Aside from being super supportive, they are a lot of fun! They were creative in planning for each days class by giving us a wide variety of things to do so we never grew bored. And, come to find out, we all lived in neighboring towns in Southern CA during high school (Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks & Agoura HIlls)!
I highly recommend MotivFit for everyone! This would be the perfect thing to do if you are one of those gals that wants to tone up in time for your boudoir photography session…or wedding…or just to wear a bikini for summer! I am now a sworn believer and will definitely be taking more of their classes! In the meantime, I am definitely going to continue eating clean and working out at the gym and the trails or park.
Thank you MotivFit for kicking this girl’s butt into better shape!
What are you doing to get into shape for summer?
MotivFit said they would offer my clients a discount, so if you decide to sign up, be sure to mention Haute Shots as a referral!
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Meet Your Sexy Side in Las Vegas with Aradia & Pole Fitness Studio
I took my very first Pole Dancing Class last night and LOVED it! I always thought it sounded like a fun way to get fit, but was always too shy to actually go through with taking a class. I’m so glad I got over that shyness though because this class was a total blast!
The class I took was at the Pole Fitness Studio across from Palm’s Place. I took the Level 1 Pole Class with Fawnia as the instructor (thats her in the picture above – absolutely gorgeous, huh?). They have lots of other classes such as Lap Dance, Go-Go Dancing, and even a co-ed Pole Class, which Fawnia said only 1 guy (the same guy every time) ever shows up to.
Fawnia was an amazing instructor! She was so much fun, she explained everything thoroughly and actually made it pretty easy for us to learn all of the different moves. By the end of the class she had taught us a whole routine. And she was inspirational to watch. She just glided with the pole and her movements were naturally sexy.
This class made it okay for us to be sexy. I don’t know about you, but I have always been a little hesitant to look or act too sexy. Women are sexy though, plain and simple…we all have that in us. We just sometimes need a class like this to give us the push to free our sexy side.
Taking this class also made me think of the wonderful women I photograph. Most of you do boudoir pictures for your guys and this might be a fun thing to do for him also. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a sexy little dance as you present him with the gorgeous album of your boudoir images. But also, I thought of how the moves we learned in class are very similar to how I pose my clients. I usually ask for body movements such as hip thrusts and back arches…all of which are taught in this class. This could be a good way to prepare for your photo shoot!
You can get more information about the awesome Pole Fitness Studio here and more information on the fabulous Fawnia here. I definitely plan on going back for more classes! Hope to see you there too!