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Due to the fact that I suck at working out at home (and don't have resistance machines to truly help me build muscle), I did a month membership at a gym. Today was my first day.
*dies*
People, at least I was smart enough to go to a gym I went to four or five years ago. I remembered how to use the machines. Which is great, considering if you don't get a year membership, you don't get a consultation with a trainer. I was smart and hopped on the treadmill for 20 minutes first. I need to work on the cardio first and foremost. Then I hit the machines. I've discovered a few things.
1. My left knee is still not completely better from kickball. Brace from here on out. (The shin, though, is the big problem. Top of the shin, even. That doesn't take pressure well.)
2. My legs are in way better shape than my arms. Not surprising, since I'm female.
3. My carpal also doesn't like certain exercises.
4. I'm still going to have to go to the high school football field on weekends for sprints.
5. I hate exercise. But I don't do it if I try to do it at home. If I go someplace else, I actually get things done (mostly so I can go back home and collapse on the couch). Now the key is figuring out what time of day is best for exercise - morning or afternoon. Tomorrow I'll try afternoon.
*dies*
People, at least I was smart enough to go to a gym I went to four or five years ago. I remembered how to use the machines. Which is great, considering if you don't get a year membership, you don't get a consultation with a trainer. I was smart and hopped on the treadmill for 20 minutes first. I need to work on the cardio first and foremost. Then I hit the machines. I've discovered a few things.
1. My left knee is still not completely better from kickball. Brace from here on out. (The shin, though, is the big problem. Top of the shin, even. That doesn't take pressure well.)
2. My legs are in way better shape than my arms. Not surprising, since I'm female.
3. My carpal also doesn't like certain exercises.
4. I'm still going to have to go to the high school football field on weekends for sprints.
5. I hate exercise. But I don't do it if I try to do it at home. If I go someplace else, I actually get things done (mostly so I can go back home and collapse on the couch). Now the key is figuring out what time of day is best for exercise - morning or afternoon. Tomorrow I'll try afternoon.
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Maybe try taking some classes, if your gym offers them? I find it's an easy way to get exercise if there is a specified time each week and for a specified duration.
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I think this gym has some classes, which normally I'd be all over (because I do better at working out when it feels more like an activity), but my goals are very specific this time. I have to be able to do the POPAT, so I need to build up endurance and muscle strength. Especially my arms.
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Definitely in the morning. It's best to do it before you've got any food sitting in your stomach. Plus, if it's the first thing you do for the day, there's nothing else cluttering your mind. You shouldn't be stressed out or distracted yet and wanting to just flop down on the couch.
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I put a little something on my stomach, but an egg with some cheese and toast with jam was light enough that it gave me energy without being too much to make me sick. But yeah, I learned long ago about the food thing. Don't eat a big meal then exercise.
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