I\u2019ll admit, the only reason I took Weight Training and Conditioning this year\u00a0was to get out of the horror that is French 2. I didn\u2019t really know much about the class, but figured it would pretty much be a blow off, which was fine by me. I never actually expected to enjoy it as much as I have this year.<\/p>\n
When I first started the class, I could barely bench press the bar, which is only 45 pounds. My form for every lift was horrible, and I was far from being the strongest in the class. However this wasn\u2019t really a problem, because as I found out, the goal of the class wasn\u2019t to be the strongest (although that seems to be what a lot of the boys in there aim for), but rather to be the most improved. And I know what you\u2019re thinking\u2026 back in the Rec soccer days of my childhood, \u201cMost Improved\u201d was an award that meant \u201cYou used to suck but now you suck a little less\u201d. But in this class, it was different. I improved a lot and didn\u2019t feel judged for not being the strongest or most athletic in the class; we all wanted to get better.<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, there were people of my ability in the class. This allowed me to have a lifting partner of the same strength as me, and we\u2019ve grown extremely close throughout the course of the school year. On the days I didn\u2019t feel like trying, she pushed me, and vice versa.<\/p>\n
I started feeling inspired to get even more active, and because of the bond I had with my lifting partner, I had someone to workout with even outside of class. Before I knew it I was working out everyday after school, which is not something I would have usually done. I felt more confident, and while I still hate pushups and running (sorry Mr. Shulte), both my bench and squat max went up about 50 pounds each.<\/p>\n
While I started out small, I began to notice a difference after a few weeks. My stunting came more easily in cheer, and I felt better overall. Also, I made improvements on my tumbling skills, which did not go unnoticed by the tough-as-nails tumbling coach. He had always been one to drag on about the importance of strength and endurance, but I had never taken him seriously until I saw the results for myself.<\/p>\n
While I originally took Weights as a way to get out of another class, I ended up really liking it. I\u2019ve never really been a Physical Education person, but I plan on taking the class again next year. It\u2019s truly helped me as an athlete and I would recommend it to everyone if their schedule allows it.<\/p>\n
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