By Petra Opelova...
Feeling stressed? Anxious about upcoming deadlines? Need something stimulating and energetic to take your mind off things? Try out a Taekwondo taster session! Be warned though; its MEGA tough.
As soon as I entered the studio in Foster Sport Centre, where the taekwondo lesson took place, I realized I was the only girl there giving it a go. However, I didn’t let it discourage me from taking my shoes off and finding my place in the back of the class.
The instructor didn’t make it easy for us beginners. We started off with an intense warm-up, which gave us a hint that this wasn’t going to be a child’s play of any kind. Then, we paired up in order to practice various kinds of kicks. It’s not as easy as it seems to be in Chuck Norris’ movies; believe me each kick must be aimed and controlled and this forces you into using muscles you had no idea you had.
After every single combo of kicks we did fifty push-ups (to reach the goal of five hundred) followed by numerous squats and sit-ups. Needless to say, we were out of breath by the end of the class.
Overall, I loved it. If you are a gym junkie or just like to push yourself to the limit this class won’t disappoint you. It’s not only a great way how to sweat your stress out but also an opportunity to improve upon many aspects of your personal fitness. As far as I’m concerned I will definitely try it again. I just hope I will be able to walk tomorrow.
Interested in giving taekwondo a go? Just pop in to one of the classes; they are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm in Foster Sport Centre.
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