5 /5 Carly Goidosik: I didn’t think I would like it here. But spoiler alert (did the 5-⭐️ rating give it away?) I LOVE IT!
I’ve been a fitness enthusiast my entire adult life, even owning my own Barre studio for 8 years, but I’ve never lifted heavy. I didn’t want to “bulk” up and I thought it would make me feel tight and immobile.
Well, much to my surprise and delight, the opposite happened. I’ve leaned out since I committed to 2-3 classes/week nearly 3 months ago. I also feel more mobile and balanced in my body than I have in years. Nagging, chronic hip, back, and shoulder injuries have all but disappeared too (huge bonus, as I’m approaching 40).
Another reason I was hesitant to try this gym (despite the fact that many of my movement peers whom I respect have sang it’s praises through the years) is because I thought it lacked the kind of supportive community I seek in a gym or studio.m home. Wrong again. Sure it’s co-ed, which is new to me, but at Body of Learning, it’s all about me vs. me with the encouragement of the men and women doing the same hard thing next to me.
During my 1st class, a veteran member told me “BOL is like Olive Garden, when you’re here, you’re family.” And it’s true!