The Gospel According to Kate

It's Tuesday and that means one thing -- Cardio and Muscle class led by Kate; it's the only exercise class that I attend.

Whenever there's a substitute, it gives me a whole new appreciation for how well-structured and smooth Kate's class is. There has never been any doubt of how well she delivers a butt-kicking.

I miss Kate when she's out but about 10 minutes into class, I question my sanity because that's the point when I start staggering or feel like I'm going to throw up or pass out. It's usually just a feeling though...


Without further ado, the gospel:

Sit it, tuck it, push it...lay it all out.

We're going to finish off the legs.

Definitely a double entendre if I ever heard one. Kate meant that we were going to move on to another part of the body but my legs were also done as in stick a fork in them -- after shuffling, hamstring curls, fast feet and platform-assisted one leg mountain climbers.

We're going to do three things. When I tell you to do it, do it.

Sports drill anyone? Fast feet with a quick turn to the left or right (kinda of like a defense basketball drill that coaches like to do) plus a burpee-like move and can't remember the third one since I was exhausted and barely moving.

Set that shoulder all the way down.

(Directive during a rather, um, challenging ab routine.)

Breathe, breathe, breathe.

Push, push. Push it.

Set it up and let it go.

(Chest fly directives)

Engage the core for the whole hour...

Make it work; make it count.

Push yourselves...

Everything faces the mirror.

You all forgot that I can see you in the mirror when you roll your eyes, she said as we locked eyes in said mirror.

Tuck it; stand up. Tuck it; stand up.

The movement is strong. All your movements are strong.

Pick 'em up.

(Instructions during fast feet and after legs have definitely been finished off.)

Remember to breathe.

If you're feeling good, higher modification...

Note: Kate has more gospel in her repertoire but it's hard to remember when the butt-kicking at hand requires concentration and the ability to access stamina reserves.



What's your instructor's gospel? If you don't go to the gym for classes, what's your gospel?