"My Hips Don't Lie:

You look like an idiot."

The main reason I don't work out (aside from sloth) is that it's just so damn boring. So I had this idea that I would try a new workout every week to combat the boredom and possibly find something I like to do. I had not acted on this resolution, of course, because of the sloth thing. But Saturday night my friends Dawn and Sophia announced that they were going to a Zumba class at the Y on Sunday afternoon, and I was really out of excuses. So I went along.

Zumba--"Latin dance-inspired to create a fun and and dynamic workout. Includes a fusion of Latin and international music in combination with body sculpting movements and easy-to-follow dance steps." [Ed. note: HA.]

I found that the easiest way to get through it was to stand directly behind somebody, so I could see the instructor while not having to watch myself flailing about. Sophia and Dawn fared a little better, which I ascribe to the fact that they are actually sexy Latinas and not, you know, me. I think I should try some kind of dance workout for the neurologically challenged. So ... line dancing?

Zumba:
Pros: challenging; Latin dance music >>> regular dance music
Cons: being in a funk all day because I felt soooo lame
Day-after soreness: quads, knees and calves; pride
Available at the 34th St. YMCA.

Image by Andres Arranz via Wikipedia