When it comes to workout classes, I love trying new ones when given a chance to switch up the routine. Little did I know how much I would need to hit a gym when I booked these classes and in retrospect I’m REALLY glad I did. While I did get a little sick, a head cold is nothing to hold me back from a workout, especially when I’ve got some much needed stress and tension to release.
After the emotional rollercoaster that was traveling to London, I still made it to my first Barry’s Bootcamp class (in the rain) and thanks to a lost suitcase, was able to grab a sports bra and shirt post class (and I’ll get reimbursed for it). While I may have only been at about 60% of my normal workout strength and I had my moments of wanting to just throw in the towel and leave, the class was a good way to end a day. I treated myself to a chai smoothie from the smoothie bar following class and it was as delicious as everyone says. I was supposed to do a series of three classes while in town, but cut it down to two as Saturday was spent sleeping in and then exploring the city (more on that with tomorrow’s post).
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Sunday, it was raining yet again, but after picking up something similar to DayQuil/NyQuil at the only 24 hour pharmacy in the city, I headed over to Core Collective to try out their Velocity class. I was probably back to about 90% and fell in love with the class. Core Collective offers 3 types of classes – Velocity (HIIT), Accelerate (spin) & Resistance (TRX). They are relatively new having only opened a few months ago, but they know what they’re doing. Tucked away on Kensington High Street I had initially planned to take class, grab a smoothie and head over to Kensington Gardens to sit and enjoy the day but rain had made other plans. I ended up getting a green smoothie packed with apple cider vinegar, coconut water, protein, spinach, spirulina, bee pollen and some other super foods that was exactly what I needed following class.
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Barry’s round two happened this morning prior to catching my bus down to Brighton and I got to check out the other London studio that just opened recently. I was a bit more myself for this class and enjoyed a lot more! Faisal & his #PMA mantra (positive mental attitude) were just what I needed to end a whirlwind of a few days. Also.. if Kim Kardashian actually does the glutes and thighs class.. I get it now..
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While I loved both studios, I think I was a bit more of a fan of the feel of Core Collective, although Barry’s is still a treat to experience.
– AS.
