[open] pump up the jam (a.k.a the fitness mingle post)

[galactically]

Who: Sheryl (galactically) and YOU!
What: Exercise classes (see the class schedule)
When: April 11th/13th/15th, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Where: Menrva's temple @ the ballroom
Warnings: Fanservice, possible violence, and Genos

Notes: Feel free to make your own top-levels! Threadhop to your heart's content. c:

[Sheryl doesn't attend classes too often nowadays due to her work schedule, but she always makes sure to be on time once the clock strikes three thirty — or at least be fashionably early. Even teachers like herself have to look her best, especially in simple but flattering gym clothes. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon, the ballroom is open for all things fitness, and Sheryl plans to give her students one hell of a workout.

Don't let her vibrant smiles fool you; she turns into an enthusiastic yet merciless drill sergeant should you ever fall behind on your exercises. The microphone she carries around has a built-in cord that she uses as a whip — definitely not for show! A certain assistant will also be by her side, and he's just as tough if not more so.

To all slackers... abandon hope all ye who enter.]



Outside the Ballroom
[Nothing brings more prospective students together in one place than good ol' promotion, and Sheryl is not above using whatever is on her disposal to gain more members. She already made a BBS post announcing her classes, so now it's time for another tactic: food.

With a charming smile and a wink, she gestures at a small platter of turkey and cheese sandwiches on a nearby table right next to the sign-up sheet.]

Want to get in shape? Gain some extra muscle on your arms or legs? Build up stamina? Then you've come to the right place!

Exercises
[Congratulations, you're now part of the exercise class — whether you're only just stopping by for one session, visiting out of sheer curiosity, or who knows what else. There is plenty of sweating, stretching, fat burning, and muscle building to be done. Mats are on the floor for people to use, and various equipment such as exercise balls, dumbbells, jump ropes, and hula hoops can be seen. There's also a radio that Sheryl is using to turn up the volume so to speak.

So, what can a typical student expect from Sheryl's class?]

Yoga: A whole lot of stretching limbs, balancing acts, and dramatic poses. They start out as simple as lotus positions and cobra poses, but slowly progress into the intermediate positions such as downward-facing dog poses and tree poses. And then... the dreaded plow pose. At least there is music to relax to.

Pilates: Core strength training, breathing, and more stretching through special moves. Feel the burn as you stretch your limbs while squeezing your stomach at the same time!

Other Exercises: Sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, playing with jump rope and hula hoops, etc.

Muscle Training: Want to be super buff? Grab some dumbbells and go to town! They are available from small (about five pounds) to large (about twenty).

Running: Enjoy your laps around the ballroom while catchy music plays in the background! Go race someone! Or you could be a turtle...

Break Time
[Sheryl may be stringent, but let it be said that she's capable of mercy. Everyone should get a break or two now and then, hence why there are healthy snacks and drinks on the table. She's actually taken the opportunity to make small bowls of pot-au-feu, which smells and looks incredibly edible... and some fruit bars, which look lumpy. Sheryl may excel in certain skills, but baking is not one of them — much to her chagrin, coming from a woman who's usually very confident.

Take this opportunity to socialize, eat some food, sneak out of the ballroom, fool around, hide in the corners, etc.]

Comments

[chainbroke]

[ She folds her hands behind her back, still looking somewhat sheepish. ]

Thank you. What do you suggest I start with?

[galactically]

If this is your first time exercising, I'd start with the basics.

[Then a pause with some quick elaborating, lifting a finger up in the air with an encouraging tone out of herself.]

Some basic stretches to warm up your muscles, sit-ups, and easy exercises on the jump rope.

[chainbroke]

I think I can do that.

[ Hmm. ]

What sort of stretches are basic?

[galactically]

Stretches with the arms and legs.

[And Sheryl demonstrates, lifting both arms off the side and waving them in very tiny circles at the same time.]

Like so.

[chainbroke]

[ She mirrors her movements, and-- wow, that is a stretch. ]

Oh! I didn't realize it would be so... intense.

[galactically]

It's nothing compared to the leg stretches. This is a lot simpler in comparison!

[She continues the movements until it reaches ten, then moves her arms backwards in large circles, slowly this time.]

[chainbroke]

[ If Sheryl's goal is to make people sweat, it's definitely happening now. Just a little bit, but still. Naminé is diligent in following her, though. ]

L-leg stretches?

[galactically]

That's right. [A pause.] Showing them to you is better than just explaining them, I think.

[Okay, that's enough exercise for the upper arms! Sheryl drops them down to her sides, letting out a drawn out sigh with a content expression.]

Aaah, it feels so nice!

[chainbroke]

[ ... meanwhile, Naminé's arms feel several pounds heavier. ]

Does it-- get easier?

[galactically]

It will be once you get use to them.

[There's a sympathetic glance from Sheryl at Naminé's direction. It's tough for someone who doesn't have the same rigorous routine as she does, she thinks.]

If you don't stretch first, you'll risk injuring your muscles during exercises.

[chainbroke]

[ Well, Sheryl's the expert here... so Naminé feels comfortable trusting her. ]

I-- definitely don't want to do that...

[galactically]

Definitely not.

[She takes a look at the other girl's face, then gently rests a hand on her shoulder with an encouraging smile.]

You can do this, Naminé. I believe in you.

[chainbroke]

[ ... oh. Oh gosh. Naminé's cheeks flood with color, and she kind of shuffles in place. ]

Thank you, Sheryl. I'll make sure I don't disappoint you.

[galactically]

You're welcome.

[There's a faint chortle out of Sheryl as she pulls away to lead Naminé in the ballroom.]

I'm sure you won't, now follow me if you please!

[chainbroke]

[ And here Sheryl gets a nod as Naminé follows her in! ]

What an amazing place...

[galactically]

It's one of my favorite places in this school.

[Sheryl darts her eyes across the vast ballroom, walking with firm, confident steps and taking in the view.]

Miss Elsa also teaches dance class in this very same room, and it's thanks to her that I received permission to use it.

[chainbroke]

Oh! I've spoken with Elsa. She's very kind.

[ Naminé looks around as well. ]

It's the perfect place for something like this, I think.

[galactically]

She really is. I'm happy to have known her.

[Elsa is one of Sheryl's favorite people, if she's being honest with herself. She nods in agreement at Naminé's words.]

Right? This room is very large, perfect for moving around without so much fuss.

[chainbroke]

She offered to have me come to the school, but...

[ But she's not confident in her abilities. ]

And it seems like so many people are interested in coming... You must be proud, Sheryl.

[galactically]

But?

[You just unlocked her curiosity, Naminé. She tilts her head to one side.]

I am! It's exciting to see this many people in one class. Looks like I have my work cut out for me.

[chainbroke]

[ She nods to the second reply. As for the question... ]

Oh--I'm not sure what I could teach.

[galactically]

A teacher, hmm?

[She curls a finger around her chin to ponder. What can Naminé teach?]

Let's start with what your talents lie. What do you know what to do?

[chainbroke]

Mm... I can draw, but-- that's all.

[galactically]

[Bingo.]

How about a drawing class? I don't see that in the schedule.

[chainbroke]

[ She feels like she's had this conversation before... ]

I'm not sure... Wouldn't someone more confident in their abilities be better suited for that?