Start off hard and fast

The moment Ada lifts her hand, you grunt and your whole body jerks, as you attempt to slam Emily's arm down as quickly as you can.

She does the same thing!

Your breasts and hers jiggle and shake. Your arms tremble violently... then the trembling subsides. You're both still even.

"Damn," she gasps. "Thought I got you there."

You try to sustain your surge of strength, but that's the thing about a burst of power - it's just a burst. Now it's come down to the grind. Emily takes a deep breath, and gathers her concentration. You hunker down and do the same.

And slowly, slowly, you edge her out. Her arm gives way, just a little at first, to your muscle power. Then she cries out a little as you pull her down more and more, until her strength gives out and you thump the back of her hand onto the rubber pad.

"Woo!" Ada cheers, doing a little dance. There is some polite clapping from a few of the women who were watching you. Emily looks a little rueful but shrugs and applauds too. "Well done! You've passed - you're in!"

You take a moment to let it sink in. Was this your first public topless arm-wrestling match? You still feel a little self-conscious... but you realize another more powerful feeling has taken hold of you, and you're grinning broadly.

You just beat another woman, evenly matched with you, in a trial of strength, skill and stamina, while others were watching!

Emily winks at you. "Now you've had your first taste of what Velvet Steel is all about. Let me get you the forms. I'll be right back!"

While you're standing at the counter, with Ada silently keeping you company, you surreptitiously rub your thighs together. You might need a few minutes later, you think, to... see to some... private needs.

**

Not everyone here is an Amazonian superwoman... but most seem to be far more advanced than you are. You're not quite sure where or how to begin your Velvet Steel fitness journey. Emily and Ada have a bit of advice for you, on that front.

1) You could fork out a little extra and get an in-house personal trainer.

2) They can try and pair you up with another relatively new member who's at about the same fitness level as you, and you can be training partners.

3) Or, this other member can be your arch-rival - a healthy, intense rivalry can be a great motivator.

4) You could also just try doing your own research, and making a go of it on your own, without anyone else's help. They don't recommend this as being particularly effective for most people, but it is entirely your call.