Today was a really good exercise day. I wanted to get back on the elliptical and do some intervals. But, I didn't want to take any chances with my knee. So, I did 20 minutes of program 1 intervals - enough to work up a good sweat, increase my heart rate, but (hopefully) not stress my knees. It felt really good to move, and to push.
Then, I went to yoga tonight, and followed it up with PT. It's definitely been a strenuous day! Even though I felt good after the elliptical, by the time I got home from PT I was really worn out. I'm not sure what tomorrow will bring, but tonight I am hoping for a good night's sleep!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Ouch!
I did my standard Monday night routine tonight - muscle challenge class followed by yoga. It's really sad how quickly I seem to have lost stamina over the last two weeks. I am fully determined to get it back though. So, tonight was full steam ahead. And now, it's an early bedtime because I am beyond exhausted!
Therapeutic Tuesday
Today was supposed to be my rest day. But, I wanted to get in the therapy pool and work on my knee exercises. So, I spent an hour in the therapy pool doing knee exercises and general cardio. Even though it was gentle, it was definitely a workout!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Back on the Elliptical
After two full weeks of being in pain, I was finally able to get in a real workout today. Yes, I've been exercising, but it hasn't felt the same. I haven't been able to do a full, intense workout. Today, I spent an hour on the elliptical machine. It was exhausting, but I was so proud of myself. It felt amazing to be back, to not be in pain. I am hoping this is the start of a reboot, and no more pain!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Feeling optomistic
I had a doctor's appointment today, and it went really well. First, she prescribed physical therapy for my knee. I go for an evaulation on Wednesday. She said that if the pt doesn't help, then we'll consider an MRI. I'm really hoping the PT helps!
And, she tested my reflexes. She actually found one achiles reflex. For the longest time, I have had no response in either foot. Today, the right foot had a very weak response, but it was there. Still nothing in the left, but it's progress. She says that it probably means the switch in thyroid medication is working. But, that I need to be patient since it can take up to three months to fully see results. But, this is progress and I'm happy!
I got home toolate togo to the muscle challenge class, but did make it to yoga. I wore my knee brace and was very careful. It felt so good to move. And, when I left, my knee was feeling OK. Still pain in some positions, but not nearly as tight as it's been feeling. It's such a balance between rest and movement to get it feeling good. I do hope the PT works!
And, she tested my reflexes. She actually found one achiles reflex. For the longest time, I have had no response in either foot. Today, the right foot had a very weak response, but it was there. Still nothing in the left, but it's progress. She says that it probably means the switch in thyroid medication is working. But, that I need to be patient since it can take up to three months to fully see results. But, this is progress and I'm happy!
I got home toolate togo to the muscle challenge class, but did make it to yoga. I wore my knee brace and was very careful. It felt so good to move. And, when I left, my knee was feeling OK. Still pain in some positions, but not nearly as tight as it's been feeling. It's such a balance between rest and movement to get it feeling good. I do hope the PT works!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Weekend Update
Just a quick update on the weekend. Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the bike, today I did two 30 minute sessions. I'm noticing that when my knee gets really stiff, just riding the bike really seems to help. I'm not sure what's going on, but if it's helping, I'm happy.
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment. I am hoping she will have some good advice for me, for both my knee and my weight. Wish me luck?
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment. I am hoping she will have some good advice for me, for both my knee and my weight. Wish me luck?
Friday, October 18, 2013
Good Day, Good Plan, Good Workouts
Today was a double exercise day. When my adrenal issues were really bad, I had suspended my personal training sessions. And, with my knee problems lately, I was extra concerned. But, I sat down with the trainer and talked about my concerns, and she really listened. An additional concern was that I didn't have enough time between workouts - on Wednesdays (when we typically had our session) I was still sore from Monday.
So, we decided to switch our sessions to Fridays, which would give me two and three days between intense workouts. That makes me feel a lot better, and gives me time to fully recover. And, today, she really paid attention to all my movements to see if we could pinpoint where I was hurting my knee. We did a yoga based warm up, since that seems to be where I'm hurting it the most consistently.
I think we narrowed it down to a few standing positions where I really need to pay attention to my alignment and leg placement. And, when I went to yoga tonight, I definitely followed her advice. And, no additional knee pain. Yeah!
So, the workout today was not quite as intense as some others, but that actually suited me really well. I'm really trying hard to work to challenge, not exhaustion. That needs to apply to all my workouts. So, this was a great day. I got in two workouts, and my knee is feeling OK. The injury is still there, but it's not so bad I can't work through it. That makes me happy!
So, we decided to switch our sessions to Fridays, which would give me two and three days between intense workouts. That makes me feel a lot better, and gives me time to fully recover. And, today, she really paid attention to all my movements to see if we could pinpoint where I was hurting my knee. We did a yoga based warm up, since that seems to be where I'm hurting it the most consistently.
I think we narrowed it down to a few standing positions where I really need to pay attention to my alignment and leg placement. And, when I went to yoga tonight, I definitely followed her advice. And, no additional knee pain. Yeah!
So, the workout today was not quite as intense as some others, but that actually suited me really well. I'm really trying hard to work to challenge, not exhaustion. That needs to apply to all my workouts. So, this was a great day. I got in two workouts, and my knee is feeling OK. The injury is still there, but it's not so bad I can't work through it. That makes me happy!
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