Ok so I went to my Church sponsored step aerobics this morning and really enjoyed it with one little exception!!!! It was a "bring your kids too" class so we had little ones crawling and running and walking around us as we did our aerobics!!! Now I am a total clutz so my concern is me falling a on a child and killing themm!!LOL Also had one little boy who screamed the whole class. Now I have NO children of my own but was a professional Nanny for many years so I totally understand the need for these other women to attend these classes I guess i just need to vent a bit!!!
the work out was great I am not ready for the step part yet but maybe next week I will use the steps. It felt really great to get out of my comfprt zone and move my body!!!
So you all can just disregard the above vent it felt good to get it off my chest though!!! thanks!!!!

Hi, Laura!

I love step aerobics! And I'm really concerned about having the little folks around when you are trying to work out.

In order to get a decent workout, no matter what kind of cardio you do, you need to be able concentrate on the moves and put your energy in what you are doing. The little ones are certainly in danger of getting in the way and getting hurt themselves or causing injury to those who are exercising. It is actually a potentially very dangerous situation.

If the church wants a social hour for moms and kids, they should put away the exercise equipment for the safety of all concerned. If they want a group exercise session, they need to make arrangements for volunteers to rotate childcare responsibilities in a nearby room where the little guys can play and be safe.

I'm an experienced stepper and practitioner of workouts of all kinds! My family -- all adults -- knows to steer clear of me during my workouts! I can't do justice to either one if they are competing for my attention.

I urge you to discuss this with whomever is responsible in your church for organizing this activity. The intentions are wonderful, but the potential for harm is great!

I hope y'all can get it worked out! Exercising with other moms from church could be a really fun addition to a fitness program.

Judy

I urge

Judy,
Your preaching to the choir!!!!LOL I totally agree with you. Not sure what I can accomplish with this issue but certainly one to bring up with the instructor!!!
Thank you for your comments and concern!!! It is appreciated!

I did enjoy the work out that is for sure maybe next week I will use the step, once I feel more comfortable with the moves I will add that element in!!

Wow! I so agree with Judy on this one! A fast paced step aerobics class is no place for little ones to be running around, not to mention the lack of concentration from them yelling. Perhaps you could find a more adult friendly class to join?