Sunday, May 17, 2009

Day 4 - my first self-guided weights workout!



I woke up more sore today in my biceps than yesterday. Putting on my shirt was a monumental task, as was anything that required me to move my arms above my head. I had a good breakfast, mowed the lawn, did some minor housework, and headed out to the gym. Despite my being sore, I was able to replicate all of the exercises I did with my trainer on Friday. I don't know if I did them all correctly - I might have cheated unknowingly on a couple, I don't know. It's very hard to remember when to keep my back straight, head up, etc. It was an intense workout, but nothing that brought me on the verge of vomiting like the workout with the trainer. My soreness was totally gone during the workout, but when I got home, it came back with a VENGEANCE. I couldn't even straighten my arm without it killing me.
My abs are really hard to work out - I can't do more than a couple of reps without taking a break. Other than that, I was satisfied with my workout. I've adopted the method my trainer uses - 15 hardcore reps, 10 counted up, then the last 5 I count down. Makes it easier for some reason.
After my workout, a chill birthday BBQ and a graduation BBQ, where I ate one burger with some chips, a lot of carrots, and drank probably 6 glasses of water. Got home, ate some peanuts & chex mix, and kicked back with the puppy for a relaxing evening of resting those sore muscles! Tomorrow's going to be tough - going to try to make it up for a 6:30 workout! brutal.

2 comments:

  1. 6:30 is much earlier than I'd imagined. But I made it! and it was pretty invigorating. I haven't decided if early morning will be a regular thing yet. Makes work more difficult in the afternoon!

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