Beginner I/II Blog

April 10, 2009 09:37 AM

I have recently developed a new “spring training” (i.e., training for spring) fitness program to help break free from the winter doldrums and prepare for a more active spring. For several weeks, I have been lifting weights, doing bodyweight exercises and working on my cardio fitness. I’m pretty much sore all the time.

I thought all of this extra effort outside of class would surely benefit my belly dance training. A stronger core means better posture. Stronger legs can pump out big juicy shimmies. Improved cardio fitness increases endurance. And I think that may all be true — I just haven’t gotten there yet. I was absolutely tuckered out three-quarters through the class. Sore shoulders made for some wild shoulder shimmies, and sore abs make everything more difficult. I’m hoping that the soreness will abate and I will dance easier in the next few weeks.

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