"Do you ever feel invisible?" 

A friend asked me this the other day. I thought about that for quite a long time.

I thought about some of the workout classes that I had been attending. It wasn't unusual to talk to no one at the class. Not one word, not one person. It is as if I am there alone. 

This got me thinking about what I am doing for fitness. Is this the right class for me? I am getting what I need physically but do I need more?

I have some close friends who cheer me on and cheer me up. I am thinking though I need more of that in my exercise. So I put myself out there to try new things. 

Do you remember the first time you went to an exercise class? Not knowing anyone, not knowing what to do. These are moments that I try to avoid in my adult life, it is easier to stay with what is comfortable. Comfortable does not get results. 

My first exercise class was a DVD in the comfort of my own home. Jillian Michaels yelling at me the same thing each day. It worked I eventually got in better shape. 

Now 12 years later exercise is a large part of my life and I need to get uncomfortable.

I attended a new group class, it started with a workout I was familiar with but progressed into the unknown. What a discovered is some new people to work out with,  a new place, and perhaps some new muscles that I hadn't used in a while.  I've went several times now and enjoy this new group.

Next I signed up for a cycle class at a new spin studio. It was last minute the day before thanksgiving an hour before the class I signed up. When I drove up I almost didn't get out of the car. I sat there for a bit and finally walked in. I was greeted by the owner who was so welcoming especially since I was the only one who had signed up that evening. Is it worse to not know anyone in class or to be the only one. I got over it and worked my ass off. That was a great workout I am heading back there today. 

I needed to get out try new things, push myself physically but also to make new friends who will be supportive and workout with me.