I really didn't want to go today, but I did it anyways and it felt great. Some of you have been asking me what I do when I go...

I start with 35-45 minutes of cardio on the eliptical machine at level 11.

Then I do weights on the machines, switching focus area every other day -- leg strength machines one day, arm/chest machines the next for about 15-20 minutes.

I try to do abdominal crunches every day.

I end with some stretches.

I listen to fast trance or tribal sometimes when I am unmotivated. Sometimes I listen to sermons by Michael Beckwith from Agape (www.agapelive.com) or audiobooks.

I really like the gym as a complement to other dance forms. When I go and am pouring sweat so quickly and then feeling all my muscles work, I remember how important cross training is for hoopers.

I am so glad that I have the motivation to keep going back to the gym! Thank you!