Working out + Ballerina moves =

Pain.

So, I decided to start working out again. Bought some new, simple, DVDs so I'm all set.
The DVD exercise video I did last night was made by Self Magazine, and claimed to be an 'easy' video. Great! Just what I need! I put on my workout clothes, got some water, put on my runners and I was ready to go!

After doing the "warm-up" which was a little tough, we got right into the workout. "We're now going to start our ballerina section of the workout".

Huh?

"Ballerina" section? This is supposed to be an exercise video. After careful examination of the DVD case and a shrug of the shoulders, I continued; giving the DVD the benefit of the doubt. I mean, how hard could this possibly be? It's a 35 minute video, couple of sissy ballerina bounces and this is supposed to raise my heart rate and help me to get fit? I press on...

I cannot describe to you all, how much agony I'm in today. Yes, you heard it here.

Agony.

Who would have known a plie could hurt so much? My inner thighs quiver, my hips hurt and my shoulders are stiff from holding my arms upright the whole time.

I have a whole new respect for ballerinas. I can't believe how simple they make everything look. So graceful, floaty and beautiful; while I just look like a duck out of water.

I have a set of DVDs coming in from eBay of other exercise related stuff. I'm looking forward to committing myself to doing more cardio and the like. I'll let you all know how it goes.

In the meantime, way to go to all the ballerinas out there....you're all better people than I am!