It was quite simply AMAZING. I'm a workout class junkie, you name it I've tried it, from Zumba to Body Pump (including the devil that is spinning). I can quite honestly say I've never had so much fun and felt like I've had a brilliant workout at the same time.
Classes are in Mother Bar, in Shoreditch, an apt venue for a rave. Many of you who know the place will certainly agree. Everyone comes ready to get going in their vibrant gymwear prepared to get rid of all that pent up frustration that work undoubtably causes. Our instructor Kim stands at the front, introduces the class and gets every one pumped up for their hour long workout showing the superbly crafty and easy to follow steps.
Arms start swinging, legs kicking and there's even jumping and squatting involved. It is non stop. Our DJ (the very talented Ivan) is up in the DJ booth playing music that keeps us going for the whole time. Even if you're not a hardcore dance music fan the music is great fun and very accessible. It may even turn a few of you into converts.
By the end of the first track I realised this is indeed a workout and I'm sure I will feel the effects the morning but I simply don't care. That's the name of the game and why I came in the first place. I was so energised at the end I can't wait until my next class.
Right at the end the class enters into the "skank out" free style; 15 minutes of pure unadulterated craziness. Any move goes and you have an MC spitting on the mic to make it feel like a real rave. Everyone in there was having a great time and it's the perfect way to top what was a new and engaging experience there to brighten an otherwise exceptional day.
I am a complete convert. No more boring over coregraphed gym classes for me. Working out can and is amazing fun with a crowd like that. So a great big thank you to those that came up with the concept and I wish you every bit of your well deserved and inevitable success.
To those whose interest has been peaked go check them out a ravercise.me and sign up.
You won't regret it! Oh, and come say hello because I'm certain to become a regular.
I like more pop style house music? Do you know of a place that has fitness classes with that kind of music?
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