Last week I walked past several women in gym clothes waiting outside a building that said ¨Spin Racer.¨ After a bit of investigating and practising some more spanish sentences, I found out that they were waiting for a spin or RPM class. So yesterday one of the other volunteers and I ventured out to have a go. There were about 10 people in the class that was led by a mexican man who was wearing full lycra pants and top. He was sweating so much that each time he pointed to indicate stand up or turn the gears up, sweat went flying across the room. I am not one to sweat myself but I was so red in the face and thoroughly dripping by the end of the class. It was a little different to usual RPM classes with some bizarre moves that involved riding the bike whilst doing what seemed like push ups on the bike handles. This move was also referred to by the instructor as ¨The Eagle!¨ So today I went back with another volunteer and was quite pleased to see that I am adapting more to the extremely hot exercise conditions!
Only 5 more days here and then on the plane home... I have mixed feelings about this as I know it will be hard to say good bye to the kids here. However I am looking forward to getting back to see all the smiles in Room 12.
Hi Petra, heard you had skyped the class as overheard Cody telling reading teacher about it. Enjoy the last few days before you tackle a different group of children! What a great experience and hope the Spanish has improved too! Catherine
ReplyDeleteHey,wow sounds so amazing..only 5days left so make the most of every moment. Spin class sounds interesting,can't imagine you sweating,haha..great blogs, can't wait to hear more xo
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