I knew going in this was going to be yet another test of my heart endurance, and as I looked around the Roslyn studio 15 minutes before 8 am, the feminine presence was overwhelming and their athletic prowess was unmistakable to the eye. There was an air of politeness to the gathering unlike my earlier experiences. Maybe it was because it was Saturday. It felt laid back, but as the music played, like to prologue to an adventure movie, I knew that I was in for it big time. I wanted to pace myself because I had The Heart of Stone for spin class at 9 am as well. But for now, I tried to keep my concentration on the daunting prospect of Boot Camp with Pam Polestino.
Pam is one of the most charismatic group fitness instructors I’ve ever expeienced. It’s not only her stunning physiology, it’s the light in her eyes that seems to burn white hot and yet it she draws you in with her open and frank demeanor. When I found myself trying to put my finger on it in a deeper sense, I decided it that it would need two hands. She carries a language that penetrates you viscerally and I felt myself wanting to strap on an oxygen tank so I could stay up with her energy that rivaled a nuclear reactor. I only knew her from intermittent chance meetings before or after classes in Woodbury, but today she was in her home base of Roslyn. She is of course the group fitness leader here and spin is not anywhere on her dial. She has her own resistance wheel and it’s turned up full tilt. I have been engrossed for the last 8 months religiously in spin class and the day of reckoning was finally upon me, and Pam provided it in spades.
Hi, I have been taking Pam's class for about 5 years in Roslyn.. Out of every single gym and every single class I have ever taken, Pam is by far the best instructor EVER.. You never, never, never, NEVER feel like you are exercising in Pam's class.. Yet you burn a thousand calories per class EASILY.. She NEVER misses a beat, her calls ARE ALWAYS perfect. I have been going to her classes 3 times a week for 5 years... This women HAS NEVER timed anything wrong. It's truly amazing to watch her.. Her voice is so motivating and her music is ALWAYS the best! I love Pam.. Thanks for writing such a great article- JZ
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ReplyDeleteThe only reason I knew I was exercising in Pam's class was that i am not often using all the muscles she had us moving yesterday morning. I think that she is choreographed seamlessly as you describe and there is something unusually adroit and yet so personal in her performance, There is no mistaking her knock at your door it is firm, friendly and you just want to come outside and play.
Totally agree, there really is no group fitness instructor equivalent to Pam. I have never had a bad or boring class with her! You can always count on an amazing and intense workout, she NEVER disappoints. Don't know what I'd do without her classes!!
ReplyDeleteI might have to start a blog about her. She has something different than any other instructor.
ReplyDeletejack- very impressive!!! i have been eyeing up her classes too....d
ReplyDeleteShe is a lot smaller in ;person than real life.
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