People workout for many different reasons. Some like the social interaction, others benefit from the training effects and some come to class to release stress or 'aggression' (but lets stick with the self assertive definition and not the destructive one OK! it is 'group exercise'). Its a great avenue for letting out your stress and expressing yourself while receiving the benefits of conditioning your body. As an instructor, I love it when participants get into the class - follow the choreography, learn techniques, join in the kiais and perform the katas with confidence and attitude. That's a great part of teaching... motivating others to do something and giving folks an opportunity to get out of their heads and into the body (or harmonize the two!).
Now, while you are getting into it, it is important to remember, not to get into anyone else's face or put anyone else in danger.. ie.. wildly kicking and punching or throwing your body around which could injure yourself and others in class, learn control and by all means go for it! I only mention this as I have had a few situations in class with 'too much testoterone with no control'. A young man wildly throwing himself into ekick frenzy! Had to have a few little talks on the side and help him through it. I think I may have rolled my eyes that time or winced a little then!...
In class, especially in Les Mills classes, you are free to express yourself and put yourself into the essence of the class...call it escapism, whatever, its a healthy avenue and with a good instructor, a safe environment to really enjoy yourself. Attitude is always welcome. I have such a variety of folks in my classes, some come in and go 'all out', others come in and do a 'fluffy' workout, barely moving and even putting a bomb under them wouldn't make them budge...(for whatever reason, that's OK, and I take no offence, its just what they are feeling on the day). Its all good, they showed up for class.
When I first started teaching BodyCombat at my current club it was hard to get a kiai out of anyone...then a few joined in... and now, most everyone is going for it, especially in the Muay Thai tracks. Be a trend setter! If others see how much you are enjoying yourself and getting the results they will probably join in. Mr Leunig says something like..."Let it go, let it unravel, its a path on which to travel!" It's your time and money, who cares what others think, that's their business not yours, make the MOST out of it and never let an opportunity to enjoy yourself slip by.
Let the warrior out!
Kathxox
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