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Entering Into College Research Paper

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Six weeks have come and gone and it’s going to be another school year. I’m going to be an “upperclassman” now. Entering into college, I didn’t know what to expect out of anything. I was too inexperienced and naïve to be even aware of all the opportunities and possibilities available for everyone. My goal for my 4 years here was to explore and get into areas where I have no experience whatsoever. An education outside the classroom. Ultimate was the initial venture to try something I had no knowledge of. That catalyze the subsequent exploration since it was so successful and Ultimate is such an integral part of my life now. Like Ultimate, I did not know a single thing about Pilates. I didn’t know what it does, I didn’t know how it works, or the history of it. I knew it was a type of exercise due to TV shows and movies. I knew that it was an exercise that mostly women do. You don’t really hear or see a guy do Pilates. I had a feeling I could potentially be the only guy in the class and it could be awkward. I have come to learn that Pilates demand inward focus. It requires that you listen and be …show more content…

I learned how my muscles respond in doing certain exercises and positions. I learned how my muscles relax and contract. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the class and how quickly I felt the benefits. This class showed me that it doesn’t take a large gym full of all kinds of equipment or hours upon hours of time to become toned and fit. All you need is the knowledge to perform the movements correctly, and the motivation to do it. This course has helped me in more ways that I could simply explain. It helped me not only gain strength in the places I’m sure I needed it, but also helped me with a lot of stress going on in my life. I have even more of a reason to continue this type of exercise throughout my life not only because it is fun, and pretty easy to do, but because it helps me feel really good about

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