September 28th -- Core Training Class -- The following exercises with resistance bands: Russian Twists, Elastic and Half Teaser (lying on back and lifting band in a crunch-like position), Abdominal Crunches, Trunk Extensions, Side-bends, Heel Kicks, Shoulder Exercises, Resistance Band Side and Front Steps. Also, push-ups and jogging.
(Yesterday's class went pretty well. I was able to complete all of the exercises and all of the reps with no soreness or exhaustion. I left feeling refreshed instead of tired, and I felt energized for the remainder of the day. Today I woke up, and though my legs feel slightly tired, I am, for the most part feeling great!
I am very excited to be feeling much more physically fit. Core Training class has already improved my strength, endurance, and sense of balance and coordination, and I'm looking forward to Tuesday's class to continue these improvements!)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
September 25, 2012
September 25th -- Core Training Class -- Crunches (with and without resistance band), Side Steps (with and without resistance band), Forward Steps (with and without resistance band), Arm Lifts (kneeling on resistance band), Leg Push-outs (with resistance band around foot), Jogging, Planks (forward and to both sides), Plank Dips (forward and to both sides), Push-ups, and various other exercises working primarily the lower body.
(Today's class was less difficult than the previous classes. Besides the planks, which still give me some difficulty, I was able to complete all of the exercises without feeling worn-down, sore, or exhausted. Further, the resistance band exercises left me feeling refreshed by the class's end.
I have noticed that my lower body is becoming stronger. I no longer feel sore or tired walking around Grounds or walking up steps, as was the case before I began Core Training. Now, I'm able to walk all day and climb flights of steps without feeling exhausted.
My upper body still needs some work. The planks today were specifically difficult, and I'd like to become strong enough to complete regular push-ups, instead of the modified version that I currently do.
Overall, I am pleased with the progress that my body seems to be making, and I'm looking forward to next class to continue improving.)
(Today's class was less difficult than the previous classes. Besides the planks, which still give me some difficulty, I was able to complete all of the exercises without feeling worn-down, sore, or exhausted. Further, the resistance band exercises left me feeling refreshed by the class's end.
I have noticed that my lower body is becoming stronger. I no longer feel sore or tired walking around Grounds or walking up steps, as was the case before I began Core Training. Now, I'm able to walk all day and climb flights of steps without feeling exhausted.
My upper body still needs some work. The planks today were specifically difficult, and I'd like to become strong enough to complete regular push-ups, instead of the modified version that I currently do.
Overall, I am pleased with the progress that my body seems to be making, and I'm looking forward to next class to continue improving.)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
September 20, 2012
September 20th -- Core Training Class -- Squats (pushing out, up, left, and right; with and without a medicine ball), Arm Lifts behind the back (with either medicine ball or exercise ball), Cherry Pickers (with and without medicine ball), Full Arm Planks (with and without medicine ball), L-crunches (with and without medicine ball), Regular Crunches (moving medicine ball from knees to hands), and various other exercises that focused primarily on the lower body and abs.
(Today's class was hard to complete because I came in extremely sore from the last class. However, I expected exercising with the medicine ball to be more difficult than it was.
I left the class today feeling sore and tired, but with a sense of accomplishment. As I've said before, I feel my body getting stronger, and in the last few days, my legs have shown considerable more strength then before I started the class.
Though I'm sore now, I enjoyed today's lesson very much and am looking forward to Tuesday's lesson!)
(Today's class was hard to complete because I came in extremely sore from the last class. However, I expected exercising with the medicine ball to be more difficult than it was.
I left the class today feeling sore and tired, but with a sense of accomplishment. As I've said before, I feel my body getting stronger, and in the last few days, my legs have shown considerable more strength then before I started the class.
Though I'm sore now, I enjoyed today's lesson very much and am looking forward to Tuesday's lesson!)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012
September 18th -- Core Training Class -- Cherry Pickers, Squats, Planks, Crunches, L-ups, Push-out Crunches, Jogging, and various other exercises that worked primarily on the lower abs and legs.
(Today was DIFFICULT at times. The number of repetitions of the cherry picker and squat exercises were challenging to get through, but because I was able to push through them, I feel refreshed and stronger. I left the class feeling slightly sore and tired, but in a good, encouraging way. I have noticed that lately walking around Grounds, which used to exhaust me, is becoming much less tiring. I feel as though my physical well-being is becoming continually healthier with each class, and I am eager for the next lesson to continue this progress!)
(Today was DIFFICULT at times. The number of repetitions of the cherry picker and squat exercises were challenging to get through, but because I was able to push through them, I feel refreshed and stronger. I left the class feeling slightly sore and tired, but in a good, encouraging way. I have noticed that lately walking around Grounds, which used to exhaust me, is becoming much less tiring. I feel as though my physical well-being is becoming continually healthier with each class, and I am eager for the next lesson to continue this progress!)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012 -- Core Training Class -- Arms Lifts (palms up, palms down, palms forward, palms backwards), Arm Lift and Holds (palms up, palms down, palms forward, palms backwards), L-ups, scissor legs, walking scissors, leg raises, flutters, push out crunches, six minute ab exercises, exercise ball exercises, and various other exercises working primarily the arms, abs, and legs.
(Today's exercise, though similar in composition to previous exercises, was not as difficult to complete, which makes me think that my body is truly starting to adjust. Today, I left the class feeling refreshed and not tired. Also, throughout the day, though I am walking just as much as I was a few weeks ago, I did not feel the sore muscles that I did before. All of these signs are making me hopeful that I am quickly getting into a good physical condition. I am excited to continue this core training class and continue making such progress!)
(Today's exercise, though similar in composition to previous exercises, was not as difficult to complete, which makes me think that my body is truly starting to adjust. Today, I left the class feeling refreshed and not tired. Also, throughout the day, though I am walking just as much as I was a few weeks ago, I did not feel the sore muscles that I did before. All of these signs are making me hopeful that I am quickly getting into a good physical condition. I am excited to continue this core training class and continue making such progress!)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
September 11th Workout
September 11, 2012 -- Core Training Class -- Arm Lifts (front, sides, palms up, palms down, palms forward, and palms backward), planks, leg lifts, scissor kicks, walking scissor kicks, crunches (90 degree and flat), walking lunges, jogging, and other exercises working primarily on the arms, legs, and lower abs. -- 75 minutes
(Today's workout was difficult, but I left the class feeling refreshed. This is an improvement from before because during the previous three classes I left feeling tired and slightly sore. Now, I'm feeling awake and alert. My legs are starting to feel much stronger, and I'm beginning to feel overall more physically fit. I am excited to continue this core training class, and am encouraged by these sudden improvements in my physical well-being.)
(Today's workout was difficult, but I left the class feeling refreshed. This is an improvement from before because during the previous three classes I left feeling tired and slightly sore. Now, I'm feeling awake and alert. My legs are starting to feel much stronger, and I'm beginning to feel overall more physically fit. I am excited to continue this core training class, and am encouraged by these sudden improvements in my physical well-being.)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
September 6th -- Core Training Class -- Crunches, 90 degree Crunches, Leg lifts (side and front), Squats, Leg Circles (clockwise and counter-clockwise), Planks, Push-ups, and various other exercises that emphasized the lower abs and leg muscles. -- 75 minutes
(Today's workout was particularly difficult because I was still struggling with sore muscles from the last workout, but I managed to keep up with the reps and, though I am feeling tired, I also feel quite refreshed.)
(Today's workout was particularly difficult because I was still struggling with sore muscles from the last workout, but I managed to keep up with the reps and, though I am feeling tired, I also feel quite refreshed.)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
August 30th and September 4th Blog Entries
August 30th -- Core Training Class -- Push-ups, Sit-ups, Crunches, Torso Twists, Jogging, Planks, among various other exercises that provided a full-body workout. -- 75 minutes
(It was difficult to complete all of the reps, particularly the arm exercises. I found myself quite tired afterwards, but eager to continue the course and become more physically fit.)
September 4th -- Core Training Class -- Push-ups, Planks, Side Planks, Weight Lifts (front and side), Crunches, Jogging, Crab Walks, and several other exercises (focusing primarily on the upper body). -- 75 minutes
(Today's class was very difficult because it focused on arm exercises (my weakest area). Completing all of the reps was quite a challenge, and I felt very tired and slightly sore (in a good way) after the workout. I am excited to continue the course, and am eager to learn more exercises that I perform every day to stay in shape.)
(It was difficult to complete all of the reps, particularly the arm exercises. I found myself quite tired afterwards, but eager to continue the course and become more physically fit.)
September 4th -- Core Training Class -- Push-ups, Planks, Side Planks, Weight Lifts (front and side), Crunches, Jogging, Crab Walks, and several other exercises (focusing primarily on the upper body). -- 75 minutes
(Today's class was very difficult because it focused on arm exercises (my weakest area). Completing all of the reps was quite a challenge, and I felt very tired and slightly sore (in a good way) after the workout. I am excited to continue the course, and am eager to learn more exercises that I perform every day to stay in shape.)
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