Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Oh my aching back!

Exactly how I feel! My abs, back, legs, shoulders, and even my feet are sore! But sore means I'm working and as you break muscles down, they build back up stronger.

Monday I did a 20 min run and abs class, Tuesday was a full body circuit, and today  was spin class. My legs were ready to fall off during spin. It made me realize that my deceptively simple circuit workout really kicked my ass and I loved the book it came from even more! 

What book? This book! 

It breaks down the body and shows you 50+ exercises per muscle group, plus there's 20+ different workouts. 

Two best things? The variations on exercises and tips on perfect form. The variations allow me to hit my muscles effectively whether I'm at the gym or home. And perfect form ensures most bang for your buck. I learned that to get in a perfect side plank position, you actually push your hips forward. (Who knew?!?!)

So Tuesday's workout from the book was 12 reps, 3 sets, and pick one move per body part from the book. I did this in circuit to minimize rest. Having one move, really helped my focus on form and mentally I was like one move and you're done...you can do one move. I definately was sweating and tired afterward, but I wondered how good of a workout is that? Umm damn good because today I'm feeling it and we all know second day sore is worse!

It made me realize that I never really allow myself to be a beginner. I always want to skip straight to expert.....then I get too sore and give up. This workout is perfect because you can change the exercises. If I'm not feeling push-ups today, there's plenty of substitues available to pick from. 

And so the week continues!


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