Hollo that sucks about the childcare I've been lucky because my kids have gone since 6 weeks old so they've always been very used to it!

But seriously don't wait till your fit to do Attack (Lees will tell you she's an Attack Instructor) just do it and take the lower options and it will make you fit so much faster...as much as I hate to admit it Attack will get you fitter quicker than Combat (although Attack is gay and Combat RULES!!)

As for instructors it depends where you are, are you in Brissy? And which gym...some have exclusivity (sp?) contracts but I tend to go wherever i'm needed (now I sound like Batgirl!)!

Ella have you shopped around? Some are quite reasonable...Lees should be able to give you better tips - she's the qualified PT But I guess walking/running around your area, and weights, don't forget weights...do you have any? Also I think there are a few Bootcamp type clubs around your way - are you in or near Jacobs Ridge?