Due to the nature of the class, we were both working our hardest the whole time, with each of us going at our own pace. Justin and I really liked the class! You don’t need me to tell you that as a former college athlete, his skill/fitness level is far above mine - but we were both equally challenged and super tired afterward. ![]() ![]() My favorites were the crunches and twists! I really liked that the trainer showed us level one and level two versions (one being more advanced than the other) of each movement so we could each work at our own skill level. When you go for the first time, they’ll show you around the facility and the trainer will walk you through how to use the equipment. The workout is designed to be high intensity, with everything broken down into small increments and each movement and speed level constantly changing. Spots are limited and everyone switches equipment at the same time, so make sure you get there early so you can claim your preference!Īs for the workouts we did, we ran on the treadmill from a 0-8% incline at various time increments and alternated between using weighted balls and free weights for a variety of workouts, including planks, crunches, lunges, twists, mountain climbers, jumps and more. You get to choose whether you want to begin on the treadmill or weight bench, and Justin and I were glad that we decided to start on the treadmill because we preferred warming up that way. The room is nice and cool and your instructor has a headset microphone on the whole time so you can hear her instructions over the music. I also loved that they had loud music playing the whole time to help keep your energy up, and again distract you from paying attention to others. I think competition and looking bad in front of other people is what deters people from attending workout classes the most (I’m right there with ya!), but this one is set in an environment that eliminates that fear. I loved that the lights were turned down low during the entire workout, allowing you to focus on yourself and not feel like you’re competing with others. They also have a “Kids Corner” if you’re in need of a babysitter during your workout! This makes it super easy to skim through and find a time and class that work for you. You sign up for the classes online and their site has a breakdown of who teaches what class and what the class will include. Justin and I decided to try out Total Body first because it fit into our schedule the best. The name Shred415 stands for four 15 minute intervals, alternating between treadmill cardio and weights, with some of the classes geared toward Total Body, Butt & Legs and Arms & Abs. Shred415 classes are great because they let you go at your own pace - whether that’s on the slower side like me, or more advanced like Justin. This is where I would include my photos of the gym, but silly me didn’t realize my memory card wasn’t in the camera until we had already arrived and I didn’t think to snap any on my phone… so above are a couple from their site! My workout inspo is definitely blogger Cara Loren - she kills it and her workout videos on Instagram make me wish I was as hardcore as her! My goal is to simply tone up a bit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. When Shred415 reached out and invited Justin and I to attend their classes for a month, I decided it was FINALLY time to give this whole fitness thing a try - especially for Justin and I to tone up and look our absolute best for our wedding and honeymoon! After all, we’ll be looking at those photos for a lifetime! □ Keep reading for my experience as a non-fitness girl at Indy’s Shred415 in comparison to my athlete fiance’s at their Total Body workout class!įor me, trying something new is all about having inspiration and motivation. ![]() Why haven’t I worked out in eight years? Well, to be honest, I’m blessed with a high metabolism and I’ve never had too big of an interest in working out, so I never made it a priority. Yes, your eyes are reading that correctly. I completed my first workout in eight years on Saturday.
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