ReFocus Fitness! After the holidays

First workout of 2010

Today I had the pleasure of finally getting back to working out at the Nubody Goodlife fitness centre.  I had missed a month of actually going into the gym (at least with a trainer).  She told me that even after the first week my body would start to lose it's energy and forget its motabolism rate.  In fact I was feeling groggy to tell the truth. So I was glad I was back at it.

I hadn't gained any weight (surprisingly) but I hadn't lost any either.  I tried to keep to the healthy diet I was used to, and for that we both were glad. 

My heart rate was way up from December though. I checked it at the very start of my walk and it was already at 121 bpm.  I used to walk at 3.5-3.8 on the treadmill and my heart would gladly pump away at that same 120-125 bpm. at the very most for the duration. 

Today I was walking at 3.4 and it was beating like crazy at 145-150 bpm.. my ticker was working hard.  I also have a feeling my blood pressure must be up some too.  (Have to get that checked).

But, I do have to say it wasn't showing any ill-effects.  I walked for 15 minutes with a 3 minute cool down before Ashley took me off for the routine she had planned today.  She is so in tune with her clients and suggested that if I started to get lightheaded to just let her know.

We started with a superset - 3 reps of 12 crunches with 12 pushups, then moved to the trainers room for another superset - 3 reps of 12 squats and 12 sitting rows (45 pounds) (I sat on an exercise ball for even more core effect).  Then I was back on the treadmill for 10 minutes at 2.8 for some cool-down cardio.  My heart rate actually dropped back to about 134 by the end of the 45 minute stretch.  I felt great !!

A new year - new resolutions - new life-style changes.  I now know that 3 times a week is required for me and I have set it back in motion.  It's like they say (whomever they are) - take action and stick to it - it will be your reward.

Oh, by-the-way, I added a liquid to my diet - it really is working great - Verve (from Vemma).  Loving the stuff.  Lots of energy with no side-effects or sugar highs or lows.  I highly recommend it.

Have a great weekend.

Think fit - stay fit!

Paul