Read sections (A-D) of a magazine article by a student who decided to try different fitness classes. Then answer Question 9(a)-(h). When I started university, I decided to try as many different fitness classes at the student sports centre as possible. Four months later, I'm proud to say I've been to quite a few! Here are some of the classes l've tried and my experiences of each. I know from following videos at home that Pilates involves controlled movements and stretching, but this class wasn't really what l'd expected. Admittedly, there was calming background music and a focus on breathing, but the instructor just wasn't clear what she wanted us to do. So despite her repeated attempts to explain, there was quite a lot of confusion in this particular class. And although the class is meant to be for all levels, it is assumed you have basic knowledge and are not completely inexperienced. I've heard that different instructors tend to have very different teaching styles, although the basic exercises are similar, so I won't give up yet - perhaps I'll try a different one. If you don't know what happens in a Bollywood Dance Beats class, there's a 15 -minute warm-up followed by 45 minutes learning a dance routine set to a Bollywood movie soundtrack. I've been to one class so far and, although it was a mixed group of beginners and more experienced regulars, we were all made to feel completely at ease. I felt a little foolish dancing at first but soon gained confidence. The upbeat Indian music was new to me too. When the class finished, I was exhausted but in high spirits, even though it had been a constant challenge to remember the routine! Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art which includes elements of dance, gymnastics and music, and this class involved practising basic kicks and other movements in pairs. The teacher gave very few instructions, as many of the students were regulars, instead using body language to demonstrate. Other beginners found this approach slightly puzzling, but for me watching the teacher was all I needed to be able to follow the routine. I found the pace of the movements too fast to begin with, but when I thought about the class the next day, I realised I'd definitely learned something. Most beginners can probably cope with this class. However, to make the most of it, you might consider one or two easier classes before going to this one. This is the class I've attended most frequently. I never know what exercises to expect each week, which keeps it interesting. It's a good workout, mainly strengthening your leg and stomach muscles, with some arm exercises too, and your body aches for days afterwards! Before the first class, I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it. However, the instructor explained everything clearly, from beginner's exercises up to more advanced options. In fact, it struck me at one point during the class that I was already familiar with many of the movements, so now I often just do the advanced options. ...... ...... ...... ...... ......   ...... ...... ......

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