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Boot Camp: Diane R.





After day 3 of boot camp, I am proud to say we did it!  And I'm looking forward to the rest.  The third day was tough but we did awesome.  Alex made things harder for us this day, but I think that was good because he showed we could do it. My abs and legs are a bit sore today.   I could feel it when I hit the ice at Center Ice today!  

I'm really enjoying the group sessions.  It's fun to be with everyone and tease each other and encourage each other.  Madison came with me Friday because GS did not have school and she was an extra little cheer leader for us.  She even joined in on our favorite (cough, cough)......planks.  Now she is to remind me to practice them every day.

Alex and Anthony are very knowledgeable about why they make us do things in certain ways.  They explain things very well and tell us what is important about each exercise we do.  They always ask how we are feeling throughout the sessions.

I enjoyed doing the bar chest presses this session, but I found the sled harder than last 2 days.  I guess my legs were more sore than I thought.  I'm proud of all us and am looking forward to keep going!



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