I had dinner plans today so I knew that I wasn't going to make my taekwondo class at night. I do hate missing class, but sometimes things can't be avoided -- and family always comes first.
I hit the gym in the afternoon. I warmed up on the treadmill and headed into the free-weights room.
I love how now I don't hesitate or feel self-conscious when I'm walking into the weights room, which is predominantly filled with guys lifting heavy weights. Now I'm lifting heavy weights alongside them.
Of course there's still the occasional guy who looks with an expression of - What are you doing in here? It's great watching that expression change to - Damn! I'm impressed ;)
I've decided to follow New Rules of Lifting. Since I've already completed the New Rules of Lifting for Women, I've decided to start on the one that is for men. The exercises are pretty much the same. We'll see how it goes.
It felt good to have a 'normal' workout -- I've been so involved in classes and group fitness lately that I forgot how enjoyable the solitary exercise experience is as well.
It was great having my music on, my plan in hand, and the weights in front of me.
I finished up with 20 minutes on the elliptical machine. In between my exercises I jumped rope (100 skips - no double unders though). Finally, I did 15 minutes of really good deep stretching ... and then I was good to go!
It was really great seeing some of the trainers I hadn't seen in a while and having them comment on my progress. They were very encouraging and supportive of my exploration into martial arts. They were also great about telling me they would help me out with my lifting whenever I needed them, which has been something that's been on my mind since I'm still unsure of my CrossFit status.
It felt really good to know that I had a positive support team behind me.
I hit the gym in the afternoon. I warmed up on the treadmill and headed into the free-weights room.
I love how now I don't hesitate or feel self-conscious when I'm walking into the weights room, which is predominantly filled with guys lifting heavy weights. Now I'm lifting heavy weights alongside them.
Of course there's still the occasional guy who looks with an expression of - What are you doing in here? It's great watching that expression change to - Damn! I'm impressed ;)
I've decided to follow New Rules of Lifting. Since I've already completed the New Rules of Lifting for Women, I've decided to start on the one that is for men. The exercises are pretty much the same. We'll see how it goes.
It felt good to have a 'normal' workout -- I've been so involved in classes and group fitness lately that I forgot how enjoyable the solitary exercise experience is as well.
It was great having my music on, my plan in hand, and the weights in front of me.
I finished up with 20 minutes on the elliptical machine. In between my exercises I jumped rope (100 skips - no double unders though). Finally, I did 15 minutes of really good deep stretching ... and then I was good to go!
It was really great seeing some of the trainers I hadn't seen in a while and having them comment on my progress. They were very encouraging and supportive of my exploration into martial arts. They were also great about telling me they would help me out with my lifting whenever I needed them, which has been something that's been on my mind since I'm still unsure of my CrossFit status.
It felt really good to know that I had a positive support team behind me.
I would like to see the guys' faces when you show them you're not there for idle curiosity. Very cool. :)
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