HOW IT WORKS

In an endless search to find the best workouts in town, Monica Brant-Peckham has agreed to be our “guinea pig” and take them on full force. Every month we’ll feature a new trainer and a different set of workouts for our readers, in the process trying to Kick Mo’s Butt!

THE WORKOUT
Playful Pole Dancing with Brass Ovaries (BrassOvariesPoleDancing.com)

1. Pole Back Bends (x4)
2. Pole Front Crunches (x4)
3. Pole Side Crunches (x4)
4. Various Pole Spins (x4)
5. Spinning Pole (Various Pole Work on a Spinning Pole) (x4)
6. Inverted Pole Moves (x4)
7. Partner Pole Moves (x4)
8. Aerial Hoop Work (x4)


Mo's Ratings (1=the least, 5=the most)

Hard for beginners: 4
Easy to try on your own: 1
Intensity Level: 5
Overall body workout: 3
Fun Factor: 5


Q&A With Monica

Q: Did you get your butt kicked?

A: A little bit. It was hard to keep my heart rate up because it takes some time to learn the movements and to try them. It’s very tough though and I left feeling pretty worn out. It is NOT easy. Miss Natasha and Sarah make it look easy though.


Q: Was it fun?

A: Absolutely! Wait until you see the DVD. I’m laughing most of the time, especially when the poles are spinning.


Q: What was the hardest part of the workout?

A: Some of the holds where my left hand had to be dominant were pretty hard and anything where I had to extend my legs (believe it or not). I haven’t been stretching as much as usual. The holidays got the best of me!


Q: Was the workout mentally or physically tough?

A: Physically.


Q: What part of your body did it work the most?

A: Upper body is where I felt most exerted.


Q: What was your favorite part of the workout?

A: The aerial ring.


Q: Your least favorite part?

A: Actually none of it. I liked it alll!


Q: The most challenging part?

A: All of the holds are challenging. You have to know how to tense your entire body at once to make them happen.

Q: Would you do the workout again?

A: Love to.


Q: Had you ever done anything like it before?

A: Only at a party in Vegas where the host had a suite with a pole in the living room! A bunch of gals were messing around on it.


Q: What movements did you learn for the first time?

A: All of the movements were new to me. Having done a little gymnastics in the past helped me understand how to make my body move though.


Q: Could you have done it alone?

A: I’d have to get one of those poles/aerial rings. I really don’t think my hubby would mind though. Haha.


Q: How effective was the trainer?

A: Miss Natasha and Sarah were both very good, patient, funny and encouraging. They were both effective.


Q: What from the workout would you recommend?

A: All of it. I’d like to bring my friends in to Brass Ovaries.


Q: Any parting thoughts?

A: Stay Fit, Love Life and God Bless U!!


Check out Monica Online @ monicabrant.com & femcamp.net


Watch the workout video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Q2uxll1YM