The First Step

May 2013 - Well, completed the first step.  Signed up for Kung Fu classes.  What have I gotten myself into?   I am excited and scared at the same time.  I am sure everyone can understand the excited part, but why scared?  Let me count the reasons.  To simply state it:  Old and out of shape.  Starting something like this in my 40's is probably pretty crazy but here is some of the background.

My husband and I have 3 kids that have been doing Kung Fu for a number of years and they really enjoy it.  We like seeing them get involved with community events, learning to think of others, and the obvious, getting exercise.  After spending MANY years running them around and us sitting on the side lines, it was time for us to do something and this seemed like fun.

Why would I be scared?  Reviewing the curriculum AFTER I signed both my husband and I up (I wasn't doing this alone) I then focused on the criteria.  It was probably self preservation that I did not look at this before I signed up and paid for the first month.  The fitness stripe consists of sit-ups, push-ups, squat thrusts, and kicks.  WAIT ONE MINUTE!  I haven't done a squat thrust (otherwise known as burpees) in almost 30 years.  Oh boy. Why would I think it would be easier for adults then the kids.  Foolish girl.

Good thing that I don't like to loose.  I should get through first class at least.  First class is in 5 days.  Should I start working out now just to get started?  Probably but most likely won't happen. 

Better wish me luck.