I apologize for being such a slacker. Since Moe posted the link to the ol’ blog on the email she sent to the boot camp participants, I guess I need to get it in gear…
Okay, last week:
Monday, I had my personal training session with Moe. I had been sick with the flu the week before, so I wasn’t back to 100% in terms of my energy level during our workout. There was lots and lots of sweating, more so than usual, but I think it’s cuz my body was still trying to expel all those flu toxins. I also felt really tired and had a hard time concentrating, which is unusual…Oh, now I remember, I was trying to play cat-up after going almost a week without exercising. That morning I rode my stationary bike for 35 minutes, took a three mile walk around Town Lake, and then showed up at my training session at 10:30. Busy morning, no wonder I was so out of it, but I did give it my best.
One of the things I’ve noticed is that the exercises that make me look stupid (in my opinion) also give me the best workout. I did some weird squatting on a ball thing, that resulted in my thighs hurting for a few days…or it could have been the unreasonable amount of weight Moe put on the leg press.
For those of you selected for the boot camp, I warn you that Moe doesn’t know her right from her left, so you’ll have to be patient with her. Also, you’ll probably wanna get to Body Business Davenport 15 – 20 minutes before our sessions to get warmed up. I’ll be there early too, so we can sweat and moan together. I’m not sure that came out right.
Moving right along…
Tuesday morning I met with Suzanne, the Pilates Queen. We did a few more advanced moves than usual. I did this move called the “Russian Splits” on the reformer. It was not exactly the easiest move, but I was surprised at how well I performed, considering my legs were still a little sore from the day before.
Thankfully, we did some exercises on the half barrel, which allowed me to stretch my muscles, which had grown a little still from my lack of exercise. Let me tell you, those stretches felt so doggone good.
If you’ve never tried Pilates before, you may want to think about it. I haven’t gone to any of the classes yet (which entails mat work), but I’ve been getting a great workout from Suzanne. To be honest, when I first started, I didn’t think I’d get much out of it, but after the second session, I felt leaner (looked leaner, too) and more flexible. A lot of that also has to do with Suzanne being such a great instructor. Looking forward to tomorrow’s Pilates session, and I’ll try to be more prompt with the blog updates.
Hook ‘Em.
Okay, last week:
Monday, I had my personal training session with Moe. I had been sick with the flu the week before, so I wasn’t back to 100% in terms of my energy level during our workout. There was lots and lots of sweating, more so than usual, but I think it’s cuz my body was still trying to expel all those flu toxins. I also felt really tired and had a hard time concentrating, which is unusual…Oh, now I remember, I was trying to play cat-up after going almost a week without exercising. That morning I rode my stationary bike for 35 minutes, took a three mile walk around Town Lake, and then showed up at my training session at 10:30. Busy morning, no wonder I was so out of it, but I did give it my best.
One of the things I’ve noticed is that the exercises that make me look stupid (in my opinion) also give me the best workout. I did some weird squatting on a ball thing, that resulted in my thighs hurting for a few days…or it could have been the unreasonable amount of weight Moe put on the leg press.
For those of you selected for the boot camp, I warn you that Moe doesn’t know her right from her left, so you’ll have to be patient with her. Also, you’ll probably wanna get to Body Business Davenport 15 – 20 minutes before our sessions to get warmed up. I’ll be there early too, so we can sweat and moan together. I’m not sure that came out right.
Moving right along…
Tuesday morning I met with Suzanne, the Pilates Queen. We did a few more advanced moves than usual. I did this move called the “Russian Splits” on the reformer. It was not exactly the easiest move, but I was surprised at how well I performed, considering my legs were still a little sore from the day before.
Thankfully, we did some exercises on the half barrel, which allowed me to stretch my muscles, which had grown a little still from my lack of exercise. Let me tell you, those stretches felt so doggone good.
If you’ve never tried Pilates before, you may want to think about it. I haven’t gone to any of the classes yet (which entails mat work), but I’ve been getting a great workout from Suzanne. To be honest, when I first started, I didn’t think I’d get much out of it, but after the second session, I felt leaner (looked leaner, too) and more flexible. A lot of that also has to do with Suzanne being such a great instructor. Looking forward to tomorrow’s Pilates session, and I’ll try to be more prompt with the blog updates.
Hook ‘Em.
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