It’s My Anniversary!
I just realized that twenty-two years ago this week, I became a certified fitness trainer for the first time.
The 80s were an interesting time for a lot of reasons, but mostly because people were working out for fun (what a concept!). The aerobics craze had swept the civilized world, and appearing as if you went to the gym was a badge of honor. Like any other trend, it eventually faded away. However, I kept up my training and I’m still a gym rat to this day.
A lot of things have changed since the 80s (although today’s designers seem to be stealing a lot of fun looks from the era), including the manner in which people work out. Yoga and Pilates have taken the place of those old-school, high-energy workouts. Yet neither of those disciplines will ever replace bouncing around, tripping over your own feet while trying to learn a bunch of dorky dance steps in a braided headband and white Reeboks. It was so much more fun than laying on a mat listening to whale noises.
Anyway, enjoy the video I posted to commemorate this milestone. If there’s another Mormon octet of Tongan ancestry that I like more than The Jets, I can’t think of them right now! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some dance moves to practice.
