Yesterday I
found myself with about a hundred other guys and gals in a gym waiting to
dance, dance, dance. We were all there
for a 2 hour Zumbathon to benefit Augie’s Quest and the Lifetime Foundation. I
love Zumba! It is an amazing workout and
more fun than you would ever imagine you could have while working so hard.
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| Before the class in my super cute (in)RL shirt. |
3 instructors
came together to keep us energized and work every little teeny tiny muscle in
our bodies. I have seen my strength and
energy increase dramatically, but that didn’t keep me from nearly collapsing
into my car afterwards. I wasn’t alone
in this!
I am
incredibly blessed to be able to participate in any physical activity. Most of us take even the simplest motion for
granted on a daily basis. This was a
benefit to raise funds and awareness for ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s
Disease. This was held under the
umbrella of the MDA – the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The work of the MDA is very near and dear to
my heart because of my nephew, Mark. I’ll
tell his story another day.
So while I
may gripe and wince some due to the shrieking muscles in my back, arms, legs
and abs, I know this is temporary and will only make me stronger. Not so for the many stricken with this
dystrophic diseases, including Mark and Augie.
Their pain and discomfort is constant, permanent, and often fatal. I’ll gladly give up a little comfort and some
cash if it keeps these issues close to my mind and heart.
So here’s my
challenge to you: find an event to
participate in that will benefit someone else.
If you can find one that has a direct relationship to your own life,
that is wonderful. Maybe you can broaden
your empathies and find a way to benefit others you’ve never thought of
before. EveryBODY wins. It’s one way you can DO GOOD!
Oh wish I lived close enough to Zumba with you! our local one is kinda lame....
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing lame about our Zumba. It's one of the most intense, but crazy fun things I've ever done. Here are some pics. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3738405655189.250459.1127575246&type=3 I'd love to Zumba with you! You have to come to the next event.
DeleteI have a friend who is a Zumba instructor and she loves doing it too. Once I get the 5k101 done I want to run a 5k with my hubby.
ReplyDeleteYou go!! I am not a runner. I wanted to in 8th grade, but it didn't happen. I do love working out, though. I'd love to be a Zumba instructor, I just lack a little of that Latin vibe in my swagger. Actually, I got no swagger. :)
DeleteExcellent post, Amy!!! So, the only times that I have done Zumba were in the youth cabin with very close friends. I have about 30 pounds to lose before I want to shake it in public! :) That being said, I LOVE the challenge to find something to support. I am not a runner either, but I will be keeping my eyes open for other opportunities- they are all around if we are willing to see.
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