PowerVie Boot Camp: Day 1

5:30 am had me up, dressed, and ready to go. The PowerVie Boot Camp session in Campbell began promptly at 6 am, led by two awesome coaches, Nicole and Lisa. The class was FULL! I didn't take a head count, but I estimate at least 25 ladies were there! Dawn was almost breaking when class started, so it was a bit lighter than I expected...still dark....but in a month or so, it should be much lighter outside.

During the first part of the class, there were several warm up exercises. After that, the class was divided into two groups, the 1's (returning campers and people in great fitness shape) and 2's. Guess which group I was in? :) Of course, 2's! The coaches allow campers to select their own group based on our personal evaluations of our fitness ability. Then adjustments can be made at any time.

Each coach leads a group in a set of exercises designed for that fitness level. My group worked with Lisa first - jogging and stopping at cones to do various cardio exercises. Not sure what #1's were doing!

Then we switched coaches. My group (the 2's) worked with Nicole, doing weights and mat exercises and some light jogging.

When we finished it was getting light...dawn was breaking! We did some stretching, and the coaches told us "newbies" what to expect in the way of aches and pains. Basically, keep moving through it and it goes away faster.

A great day! The structure of the class and the way the coaches approach the exercises and coaching is amazing and keeps you on track and motivated the whole time. You never do the same thing twice...and the time seems to fly by.

The other campers were so friendly and supportive. What a great group of ladies to work out with. I felt so energized and positive on my drive home. Can't wait till tomorrow!