…but you already knew that.

I finally made my return to ballet class at Philly Dance Fitness last week after a two-month absence.

My plan for the class was to take it easy and stand at the back of the room so that I would feel as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, the class was a pretty small size and included a lot of first-time students, so I ended up standing up at the front of the barre.

Given that there were a lot of first-timers, we focused on a lot of the basics. I was easily able to get back into the swing of things. I handled the barre exercises and the combinations in the center we were given well. It was painful–in a good way. I could tell how out of shape I had become over the past two months.

My plan is to take it super easy by attending their Absolute Beginner Ballet class once a week until I get back into shape. I’ll also be working on a lot of cross-training and strength training exercises (hello calf raises!) at home.

What are some of your favorite go-to at home exercises?

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