I ordered P90X! As a writer, my job is pretty sedentary. Same with my day job. Doesn't involve a lot of movement, really, except for my hands. I do the elliptical 3 times a week but I think I need something more. Something exciting. Something challenging.
So I'm on a mission. I bought a pull up bar because you need one for this program. It's been years since I've been on my Bowflex, which my ex got custody of, so my upper body muscles are no where near what they were before. Picking up a 30 lb child several times a day just isn't enough.
So the last couple of days, my attempts are doing pull ups have involved me jumping up in the air, grabbing the bar, and being thrilled to hang there for a few seconds. This is great fun for my son, who giggles his little butt off at me. He thinks it's a laugh riot. "Jump again, Mama! You can do it!" He's my little cheering squad of one. God bless him.
This morning I thought I was going to cry. My back and arm muscles were screaming. I felt like a 90 year old. So this will indeed be a challenge. The program hasn't arrived yet, so I'm enjoying my last few days of being able to sleep in until 6 a.m.
That's it for now. Over and out.
2 comments:
It is amazing how working the body fuels the mind. I solve so many plot problems while running. Problem is, no paper and I run on the open road.
I miss my Bowflex, though. It, like yours, resides at the ex's. Weight training, though less satisfying, just completes the look and feel of being fit.
The Bowflex is expensive too! Oh well. I was never a runner, but I do love the elliptical. And you are right, PV, working the body does fuel the mind. Sometimes just shutting everything out works too, which is what I do when I work out. It's very Zen :)
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