6:00 Stretch – I really like waking up with a stretch
class. It is such a calm and peaceful
way to start the day. I want to figure
out how to incorporate this when I get home.
I’m not sure how, but I will think about it!
8:00 Circuit Training – This was a little different than the
strength classes we’ve had so far. This
time, we started with a cardio machine for two minutes (after warm up) and then
switched to a strength machine for two 45 second intervals. The back and forth between cardio and
strength was definitely interesting. All in all, I really liked the class.
9:00 Spinning – I actually enjoyed today’s spinning
class. If I weren’t for the pain from
the seat, I might consider trying it at home.
But, the pain from the seat is so hard to get past. I will definitely
keep it as an option though.
10:30 Option: Pool,
Stretch or Cardio Intervals – I chose stretch again. After the spinning class,
my legs were so tight and hurt so badly, it was really all I could do to drag
myself to the studio to stretch. And, if
I haven’t said it, I really miss my yoga classes, and the stretch is the
closest alternative.
12:45 Lecture: Planning
Strategies – This was a really good lecture.
It was more interactive than most of them so far. It was also very practical. Mostly, she focused on setting goals for
ourselves once we get home, and strategies to meet those goals. This was one of my favorite lectures.
2:00 Hike – There was an offsite hike this afternoon, but it
was in the woods, and not free from ice and slush. Given the fact that my knees were really sore
from running yesterday, I didn’t want to take any chances with the terrain, or
slipping on the ice. Instead, I was able
to stay in the gym. I did an hour on the
Octane Machine and then thirty minutes on the elliptical. I also had my snack in between. When the group came back, they said I
probably made the right choice. At least
one person fell on the trail, and others said I probably would have had
problems on the ice. I’m glad I listened
to my intuition and still got in a great workout.
4:15 Mini-Stretch – This was just a 15 minute class to work
out the kinks after the hike. In my
case, it stretched me out after the cardio I did. Even though it was short, it was worth it.
4:45 Lecture: Open Forum – This was just a question and
answer session, with a lot of brainstorming.
I liked it. And, I was even able
to give one piece of advice or someone struggling with a goal. That was a good feeling.
Overall, it was another really great day. I did remember my coffee this morning, and
that might have helped. The interesting
thing is, it’s past the time where I’ve collapsed in bed most nights, and I’m
still awake. I wonder if that means that
my body is finally getting used to the level of exercise and providing a little
more energy to compensate. Whatever the
reason, I like it!
Tomorrow will be a short day. We only have classes in the morning, and no
stretch class. Then, most of the afternoon
is free, with a ‘graduation’ ceremony at 4:00.
But, even though it’s a half day, the exercise on hand seems pretty
rough. I’ll tell you all about it
tomorrow!
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