Published on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 1:24:12 PM
For October, we're featuring group fitness junkie Jamilla!
Jamilla's a local who has only been with us for three months, but in that time she's already recruited 8 out of her buddies to join Beatty Park! What a legend!
We spoke to her about her newfound obsession with Throwdown, GRIT and working out in general.
Welcome to Beatty Park, Jamilla! What made you join us?
I joined Beatty Park just after I moved into the area. My housemate had been coming to Beatty Park for over a year and having weekly ‘spa days’. She works out in the gym and then goes in the spa and sauna to chill out after a long week and it inspired me to get back into my fitness and self-care.
We hear you've really gotten into Throwdown classes! Tell us about your exercise routine.
When I first joined, I was convinced by the lovely Ricci at the Memberships desk to go to a Throwdown class.
Just the name of that class made me feel sick! It had been a long time since I’d done a proper cardio workout, so I was definitely worried I was going to pass out mid-class. But as soon as I got in there, Colin and Ricci reassured me I could take it at my own pace, and to just give it a go.
Since then, I’ve been obsessed and my partner and I now wake up extra early to make sure we secure a spot in the Thursday afternoon Throwdown because it’s so popular!
After I joined I quickly convinced my partner and my two best friends joined as well so before I knew it we were starting to build a little community.
Occasionally my friends and I will go for a swim and a sauna after a long day at work. But mostly my partner and I have become hooked on the GRIT and Throwdown classes which we go to 3 times a week.
We’ve loved making friends with the trainers and other members who have been really lovely and welcoming. Colin is such a fantastic trainer, he’s funny and motivating and I love his classes so much.
Do you prefer exercising with friends? Why?
Absolutely!
Being able to work out with friends and my partner has helped me so much to stick to a routine each week. It’s made exercise so much more accessible and fun to me.
We now have about 8 of our friends who have joined Beatty Park so there’s always someone to bump into at the gym or a pal to give you some encouragement in a class.
This is definitely the most committed I’ve ever felt to regular exercise and I actually miss the gym when I can’t go, which I’m sure is hugely due to the wonderful community of people around me who make it so enjoyable.
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