Good Morning!
I was really dragging yesterday, too. I had a lot I needed to get done and hoped a workout would burn off my "ughh" mood. VERY hard to get into it though. Almost did A. Bent's Kickbox Surge but remembered there are a few high impact moves (didn't trust myself, necessarily, to leave them out once I got started). So, I did Tae Bo Ultimate Boot Camp. It wasn't bad (55 minutes). Some of his workouts (seems like the newer ones) have a good deal of marching in place and talking. I suspect he just wants to inspire people, so I don't begrudge him that. Still ...
... This one had some pretty good tubing work - especially for shoulders and moved at an ok pace. I practiced windmills for awhile too, but that was it yesterday.
Today I'm going to try the Circuit Workout I pulled together last week with a few changes to incorporate more kettle bell practice (some turkish get-ups and windmills). It's sequences of pull-ups, bike sprints, different push-ups, leg and ab work ... stuff like that.
Theresa - I have days like that. I really do. Think I was close to one yesterday. Sometimes I think that ultimately, they help me regroup and "start fresh," if that makes sense. Sounds like that's what you're doing. That stupid oldie "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do(you and sugar)" keeps running through my head
. (Please make it stop !!!!) I am pretty stoked about the kettlebells and get a feeling that, like you said, they'll open up a whole new world. I appreciate free weights but have run into some limits with them and noticed some strength imbalances. The more I read about kb's, the more I get a sense that it's a very different, more integrated form of conditioning. Plus, I appreciate the cardiovascualr component without high impact. On and on I go ... Hope you have a better day today and a great workout!
Lora - Your comment about kb's and feeling like a bad @?& ... I laughed my bad a#& off
! I think it's so incredibly cool your dh works out with you. Sounds like you guys had a great workout. I did put the site you mentioned in my "favorites" without looking at it much. I think you're right. It's a good resource, but since I just got the kettlebells, I'll wait to torture myself with other workouts I "need" for another day
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Debbie - Wow. That sucks
! When you said that it's getting on your nerves, I'd actually wondered that - if it could be a pinched nerve or something??? That sort of pain can come and go and it's sort of "moody/funky." Whatever it is, I hope it clears up soon - today - NOW.
Diane Sue - Thank you for mentioning the AOS Minute of Strength. I've found a lot of info at that site and Dragon Door - and youtube. I've been watching and watching the clips for proper form cues, etc. Last night after ds went to bed I was watching Minute of Strength clips while also folding laundry and dusting and stuff. It took me forever - I kept stopping to follow along (just the movement without a kb). I do not multi-task very well
. As soon as I can, I plan to order a good intructional video from AOS or Pavel. I've also run across a trainer named Steve Cotter and am sort of drawn to him. He has a DVD series: Encyclopedia for Bodyweight/Kettlebell/Joint Mobility - they look pretty good to me. Simple, low production cost and straight forward. So, I don't know. I am taking it slowly though - I want to learn. It's kinda fun being a "beginner" in this.
Linda - Glad you have the meds and are going to get the x-ray. That is just so strange?!!! Seems like you've been so careful and done everything "right." I'd be frustrated out of my gourd
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Hope everyone has a good day. Thanks for your input and help with the kb's. I'm not sure I'd have gotten them had I not joined this check-in ... very much appreciate you guys
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Lori
