I joined Morning Crunch in Griffith Park after seeing a deal for the boot camp on Groupon and thinking, "Hmm, maybe I could do that." I am not a very fit person and I've got those new year exercise goals that everyone seems to have, but I am not a very motivated exerciser. I knew it would take a group setting to get my butt into shape. So, a little bit terrified and a little bit excited, I signed up for the 6 am boot camp, three days a week. I'm now at the end of my second week and I am LOVING it! Ricardo, the instructor, is fantastic---so nice and encouraging, and he always helps people tailor the work outs to their specific needs. Getting up so early is tough, but everyone in the class is really nice, and it's amazing to see the sun rise over the mountains every morning. Plus, I am sore every day in a really good way. I can already feel my body changing. We do something different every morning, which makes going to the class exciting. The class really utilizes the outdoor setting. I'm already planning on signing up for this boot camp for the next session--maybe 4 days per week next time!
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