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THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP

Michelle Goldberg

Ignite Member since February 2023


I’ve always had the same experience in fitness classes. Standing there alone, waiting for class to start while everyone else chatted around me. Where should I look? Straight ahead at myself in the mirror? If I glance at the ladies talking beside me, will they think I’m eavesdropping? Maybe I should pretend to be deep in thought solving a world crisis, rather than just look like some lonely person standing there with a vacuous expression. Sometimes, a lady would approach me, and I’d get excited thinking that she wanted to talk to me. Turns out, I was just standing in “her” spot and she wanted me to move. At the end of class, I would gather my things and leave without ever uttering a single word to anyone.


I am quite shy, and an introvert. “Hi” is such a little word, but it takes a lot of energy for me to be the first to say it. I also have a lot of stories in my head. What if she doesn’t want to talk to me? Worse, what if she does want to talk and I don’t know what to say next? So many awkward possibilities!


Ignite and Flow ladies are very special. You are kind, warm, sweet, caring, supportive, I could go on, but this is a blog, not a book. From my very first class, YOU came to ME and started the conversation. You made it so easy to talk to you and we quickly became friends, not just friendly. If I don’t come to class for a few weeks, you miss me! That first class back, my body may be sore, but my heart is full. You have no idea how much that means to me.


My shy, introverted self tries to pay it forward by taking more initiative to say Hi to you, especially if we’ve not met yet. I don’t always succeed because sometimes I think I’ve “missed my window,” but I’m working on that. The stories and fears are still in my head, but when I am among the ladies of Ignite Fitness and Flow, it’s much easier to envision and create more positive outcomes. I thank you all for giving me this gift of friendship and courage. <3

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Rachel Bulllene

Ignite and Flow Member since March 2023


I was excited and of course nervous when I first tried Ignite. I had seen posts from friends on social media about Ignite and knew it would be right up my alley. As a former dancer and cheerleader, I wondered if it would be like riding a bike, or would I embarrass myself? When I first walked in I could feel the amazing energy from everyone and all of the ladies were so welcoming.


I’ll never forget Laura P. telling me that I’d be fine, just follow along and I’d eventually get the choreography. I stood in the back left corner, hoping I would one day be as confident as the “front liners”. Fast forward to today: can’t wait to get to the gym each week!


The smiling familiar faces make every day a great day. The instructors keep the workouts different and exciting. I have never “craved” working out as much as I do now. I wish I could fit it in my schedule every day! 


My absolute favorite class is Dance and Body. A little dance, a little lifting. My endorphins are at an all time high after this class! I of course also love Dance Party because who doesn’t love a good old fashioned rump shaker? And finally, Leslie’s Weight it Out. It keeps my (short) attention and I get a great workout in. I have seen such a difference in my body from this class. 


My advice would be to just try it! This community of like-minded ladies is like no other. The classes are so much fun but you definitely get a good sweat sesh in at the same time! 

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