Making_A_Change’s BodyBlog

Drill and Kill, the term used to describe the process of rote memorization in schools, but clearly appropriate when describing today’s PT session. I spent the hour in the corner of the stretching/lifting area with 10# dbs, 8# dbs, and a jump rope and got worked over. It was so much fun-jumping jacks, jumping rope, squats, jumping rope, push-ups, jumping rope, lifting, pulling, grunting–it was so great.  I worked in 5 minute curcuits and then got to rest. For example, I had to jumprope for a minute then go directly into squat/shoulder presses or one -legged bent over shoulder presses. There were no cables, no machines. I am actually really glad that we did that. In May, I may be going to a conference and I was worried about the gym faciilities–but no more. I could carry some tubing and a jumprope and be just fine. I knew that, but now I am convinced. My heartrate was up and I struggled. I like the struggle. There is something about working towards a goal. I had to do these push-ups and then push myself into a ‘ball’, then stand up. It was challenging, but there was a sense of pride and accomplishment b/c I could do it. My body is able to do things that I was, at one time, unable to do.
I am also happy to say that my butt is sore, which means the one-legged leg presses worked! It was also a good move to not work my quads yesterday and just work my hamstrings and glutes. I wouldn’t have been able to successfully complete today’s workout otherwise. Billy took note of the separation in my delts and traps-woo hoo! He said my back was looking good, too. That means I gotta take a few pictures to see what he sees.

Now, to try and get down some more water before my next meal.

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