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Practice, Practice, Practice

I signed up for a PIYO challenge pack back in July 2014. I had so many doubts about starting this program! I HATE YOGA and I've never been a fan of Pilates. I hemmed and hawed for quite a while and then just jumped into it.

I FELL IN LOVE!! I absolutely love PiYo! Since starting the program in July, I have looked forward to whatever workout was on the calendar each day! It has been my stress reliever and a way to build my strength and flexibility! It has even improved my running!  I feel like I have been able to recover faster from long runs because my leg muscles have more strength and flexibility.  I love to use it after for the awesome stretch you get!

I never thought I would love this program so much or look forward to it each day!  I have never found a program that makes me feel so good about myself and has started to tighten up my awful mom belly!

I love this program so much that when my best friend Jill suggested we get PiYo certified, there was no hesitation!  I love this program so much that I want to share it with others! I want to build the confidence of those who are taking my classes by showing them the versatility of this program.  I want to be the one cheering them on in class and keeping them motivated to keep trying and to push themselves just a little further!

I have been spending a great deal of time practicing after the training day!  I even had a demo on Monday January 19 with SOL Fitness and Personal training!!  I was so nervous!!!  It was nothing though!  Both the owner and another instructor loved it!!  I love Connie at SOL!  She is fun and bubbly and just an awesome person who wants to help others with their fitness.  She's also a runner so that makes her that much cooler!!!  The demo was awesome and I will be teaching 2 free classes next week!!!  Sunday January 25 @ 10 am and Wednesday January 28 @ 6 pm!!!  I am so excited!!  I cannot wait to show others my love for PiYo!!  It's going to be so awesome!!



I had to go to a presentation on Maddie's Kindergarten reading program and while I was waiting for it to start, I checked my email and my certificate was there!!  I am so excited that I am OFFICIALLY an PiYo Instructor!!  

So if you are interested in trying PiYo, come out and see me next week!!!  You won't be disappointed!!!  

As always, Be Strong, You Never Know Who You Are Inspiring!!!

Run and PiYo on !!!

Laura  

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