When I Don't Feel Like Running...

While I aim to run at least three times per week, I need other activities and workouts to do on the other days.  I usually give myself one day off a week, with no physical activity, not because I WANT to, but because I know I need to.  

Hot Hula Trial Class at Lady Fit

I belong to two gyms, one of which is closing in June, so I'm frantically on the hunt for a new place.  I am a member at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness and at Lady Fit Studio (the one that's closing).  At Healthrax, I worked with a personal trainer for about eight months.  Although expensive, it was a good way for me to start feeling comfortable with working out again.  After the surgeries I had, I wasn't entirely sure what exercises I should and could be doing, so it was good to have professional guidance.  Healthtrax does offer group classes, but I find that the crowd is on the older side, so I haven't found a class there that meets my needs yet.  On the same page, however, because the crowd is older, I feel more comfortable lifting weights there. The previous gyms I've belonged to were full of guys and gals looking to date each other- and in turn, resulted in a lot of awkward staring.  I don't feel that at Healthtrax.  Lady Fit is an amazing group fitness class studio.  There are a wide variety of classes- p90X, interval training, piloxing (pilates and boxing combined- my fave!), Kangoo Jumps, step class, Hot Hula, pilates, yoga... just to name a few.  I try to go to at least two classes a week, and four of my friends are members there- so we usually go together.

One of my best pals, Kristin, and I hiking Case Mountain

In addition to weight training, group classes, and runs, I try to mix it up a little and do other forms of activity.  Now that it's warm, I am back to my outdoor activities! I love playing tennis, hiking, I play in a kickball league that meets once per week, and I'm attempting golf this year.  I love moving around and staying active, so I'll try pretty much anything!

What do you do to supplement your running?  

How do you feel about group classes vs. solo workouts?