Eating my words again.
Just came back from a step and conditioning class. Now, remember, I used to teach these kinds of classes. The instructor was one I had had in the strength class, so when she asked if anyone was new, I said, well, not "new, new," but I hadn't taken a step class in 5 years and I was embarrassed to say I used to be an instructor, because I was afraid I might trip and fall. She tried to recruit me! I quickly said, oh, well, I let my certification lapse... to which she replied," Oh we can fix that." Well, anyway, the class was crowded and HOT. They had the back door open and lots of fans. But, it still invoked my "Oh my God, I feel like crap state." I modified by not doing the arms as much when I was stepping, to bring the intensity down. I know it's the heat, because I have induced this state when I run at home on the treadmill, and I don't turn the extra room AC on in my loft. Happy to say that I had no trouble with the steps, as her routine was straight forward and not dance-like. My muscle memory for this must be really ingrained. The only time i missed a cue was when I couldn't hear her... no mikes here. There was a lot of strength work/intervals, and at one point, we had to sit down right after an intense step interval and I knew my HR was too high to plop down on the floor... I just went and got my water bottle and took a break for a minute. So, based on my experience from last week, if I keep going, it will get better. I hope it's not age or worse making me feel weird, but I guess it's more of "you're in shape for what you do." I can regulate my temperature much more outside.
I am not ready for the "senior fitness" class .