RPM... good for the body and soul!

I finally tried an RPM class this morning! I have done SPIN at UWA but RPM is the original Lesmils workout tracks compared to the mix and match tracks the instructor can make in SPIN. But i loved it. The instructor was David and right away he made the atmosphere amazing, we would warm up focusing on our correct posture, imagine ourselves pumping up hills and racing opponents with intervals and he encouraged us all the way. I was feeling worked but in the best sense and i was having fun at the same time :) It is also a great workout to do as a cross training method for running to work different muscles and to prevent injuries.

But the instructor there also said some things which inspired me and made a great start to the day. His view of determination motivated us - a concentrated mind achieves more than strength alone. And this can be applied to everything, the mind is the most powerful tool to achieving what it is you want. If you can see it and you believe it then you can achieve it, so long as you also take the steps to work towards what it is you see.

He also funnily enough talked about love in the hardest mountain climb tracks. Love is when you take a challenge of your choice, love is when you conquer a challenge and love is when you give your maximum capacity and give your all (to something or someone). It was a slightly different perspective but one i will remember and use.

Well it has been a lovely long weekend off uni, i even managed to move towards fulfilling one of my new years resolutions to be less self conscious by wearing my first full bikini to the beach! it was a lovely day in the sun too :) But we start lectures at uni tomorrow, i have a feeling the intensity will slowly creep up and by next weekend we will not have so much freedom, but i have enjoyed it while it has lasted, i absolutely love having more time to catch up with my friends and spend time with my boyfriend away from uni. But as the year progresses i will keep the balance, i am determined to and no matter how many times i deviate, i will get back to balancing all that i do.