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Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
I'm a fitness instructor in my "spare" time! 
Some times, it is hard to drag my self when I work FT and have a 3 yr old - especially on the days I teach 2 classes in one day - one in the morning, one in the evening....
But today, in my morning class, and elderly Indian woman (who is so friggen awesome), who has been trying so hard to get the steps, misses half of them, but smiles and enjoys herself the whole time, told me at a party over the weekend, a Bhangra song I play in class came on. She - who is shy - told me she was so excited, she danced at the party in front of her friends and her kids. She was so proud of herself!!!!
And then a woman stopped me in the locker room, telling me her husband raves about my class (the only man in my class )
And, tonight, for the 1st time since teaching, I was 15 mins late for class. I called frantically, and expected to see everyone gone.
but I walked into a class of over 20 people, smiling and waiting patiently, telling me I was "worth the wait"
My full time job sometimes saps the crap out of me. It can be a draining, thankless job. I took the fitness job to keep myself in shape and connect with people on a different level.
I never knew how profoundly I would affect people. It really touched me tonight - especially since I'm going through some soul searching right now.....
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Posted 6/2/10 11:29 PM  |
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
what do you teach and where?? i wanna go!!! 
sounds like youre really good at what you do! its nice when you get that confidence booster from people!
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| Posted 6/3/10 12:01 AM |
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Dani77
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Thats sooo great! I saw that on FB! Go you!! That must feel incredible!!
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| Posted 6/3/10 12:05 AM |
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CoachC
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Good for you! That's such a great story.
I used to run a group fitness program and I know that instructors like you are hard to come by.
It's amazing how much you can influence people's lives just by working out with them. People are changing their lives for you, scheduling their gym time around you, you should be so proud of yourself.
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| Posted 6/3/10 7:12 AM |
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Posted by CoachC
Good for you! That's such a great story.
I used to run a group fitness program and I know that instructors like you are hard to come by.
It's amazing how much you can influence people's lives just by working out with them. People are changing their lives for you, scheduling their gym time around you, you should be so proud of yourself.
I know!!!
the fact that I inspire people to move - and enjoy it - is such a gift to me. That is why I am ALWAYS early - never late - I like to be there in case people come early for questions or to ask about choreography. Being late killed me - and they were all so understanding and suportive - and they swore they didn't miss the 15 mins at the end of the class!!!!
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| Posted 6/3/10 1:39 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Such great stories  Good for you!
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| Posted 6/3/10 9:57 PM |
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bm5040
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Im so happy for you ... its sounds like they all really love you :)
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| Posted 6/3/10 10:01 PM |
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Re: Just wanted to share because I found this so touching....
Posted by bm5040
Im so happy for you ... its sounds like they all really love you :)
It's mutual
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| Posted 6/4/10 9:54 AM |
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