October 25th -- Core Training Class -- Student Lessons including: Core Workout using bars and free weights, Intense Arm and Leg Workout with several variations of push-ups and squats, and a Core Workout that worked the arms, legs, and abs, using free weights.
Each of these lessons was enjoyable to take. However, I was unable to complete the Intense Arm and Leg workout. The intensity of each rep, combined with the number of reps we had to do, proved to be too much for me right now, and I found myself going slower than the group. This shows me a clear weakness: arm strength. So, for the rest of the semester, I am going to exert a more concentrated effort on developing arm strength. The other two workouts went well (except for the one directly after the intense arm/leg workout by virtue of it being after such a strain).
I am looking forward to next class's group of lessons, and I am excited to have a defined goal to work towards for the remainder of this class and in my personal workout sessions.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
October 23, 2012
October 23rd -- Core Training Class -- Student Lessons including: Intense Core Workout (with jumping jacks, push-ups with plates on feet, and sitting with feet in front of while pulling the body back (with feet on plates)), Workout with Dumbbells, Yoga (my lesson with Pengyu)
Today's lesson was a good variety. The intense core workout, which worked primarily the legs and abs, paired nicely with the dumbbell workout, which worked primarily the arms. Then, because both of these workouts were a bit strenuous, it was nice to do some yoga afterwards to stretch out the muscles and cool down from the faster-paced workouts. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this lesson, and I had a very pleasant time teaching.
I'm excited for the next class to see what variety of lessons those students will have planned!
Today's lesson was a good variety. The intense core workout, which worked primarily the legs and abs, paired nicely with the dumbbell workout, which worked primarily the arms. Then, because both of these workouts were a bit strenuous, it was nice to do some yoga afterwards to stretch out the muscles and cool down from the faster-paced workouts. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this lesson, and I had a very pleasant time teaching.
I'm excited for the next class to see what variety of lessons those students will have planned!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
October 18, 2012
October 18th -- Core Training Class -- Student lessons including: intense arm workout, lighter arm and leg workout, and ab workout
This lesson was enjoyable because it gave a variety of exercises and never allowed me to overwork any one area too much. I could not complete the intense arm workout (even the modified version) which shows me something I need to work on. Otherwise, I completed the exercises and felt refreshed and rejuvenated afterwards.
I'm looking forward to next class where I will be one of the teachers!
This lesson was enjoyable because it gave a variety of exercises and never allowed me to overwork any one area too much. I could not complete the intense arm workout (even the modified version) which shows me something I need to work on. Otherwise, I completed the exercises and felt refreshed and rejuvenated afterwards.
I'm looking forward to next class where I will be one of the teachers!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012
October 16th -- Core Training Class -- Stations with partner: Medicine Ball Catch (while on balance board), One-leg balance (on balance board), Leg-ups, Ab Twists (with resistance bands), Sit-ups, Planks (while doing "patty cake"), Group Cherry Pickers (with medicine ball) and various other exercises that worked primarily the abs and legs.
Today's exercise was great! All day my legs have felt fantastic. The group cherry-picker exercise was by far the hardest of the lesson, but because I pushed myself through the difficulty, my legs now feel much stronger! Today, I also practiced the yoga lesson that Pengyu and I will be teaching for next week, and in performing those stretches at the start of the class, I felt even more comfortable throughout the stations.
I thoroughly enjoyed today's lesson, and am particularly pleased with the refreshing feeling that came after the difficulty of the group cherry-picker circle.
Today's exercise was great! All day my legs have felt fantastic. The group cherry-picker exercise was by far the hardest of the lesson, but because I pushed myself through the difficulty, my legs now feel much stronger! Today, I also practiced the yoga lesson that Pengyu and I will be teaching for next week, and in performing those stretches at the start of the class, I felt even more comfortable throughout the stations.
I thoroughly enjoyed today's lesson, and am particularly pleased with the refreshing feeling that came after the difficulty of the group cherry-picker circle.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 11, 2012
October 11th -- Core Training Class -- Exercise with Free Weights: Arm Lifts (forward and sides), Crunches, Push-ups, Twists, Push-out Squats, Push-up Squats, Push-up Position Arm Lifts, Toe Touches, and various other exercises that gave the arms, legs, and abs a full workout.
(Today's class was tiring, but rewarding. The numerous repetitions at times seemed impossible to complete, but now that I've done them I feel like I had a thorough workout. I'm a bit sore in my legs, but it's a satisfying soreness because I know it is a step towards a healthier lifestyle. I'm looking foward to the stations next class and the student lessons in the coming weeks, and I am so pleased to have already learned so many exercises that I can continue at home, even after this course has finished.)
(Today's class was tiring, but rewarding. The numerous repetitions at times seemed impossible to complete, but now that I've done them I feel like I had a thorough workout. I'm a bit sore in my legs, but it's a satisfying soreness because I know it is a step towards a healthier lifestyle. I'm looking foward to the stations next class and the student lessons in the coming weeks, and I am so pleased to have already learned so many exercises that I can continue at home, even after this course has finished.)
Friday, October 5, 2012
October 4, 2012
October 4th -- Core Training Class -- Pilates Video [leg lifts, crunches, leg circles (clockwise and counter-clockwise), "Supermans", stretches (legs over head), rolling back and forth, side planks, and a variety of exercises that gave the arms, legs, and abs a thorough workout.]
Yesterday's class was interesting. The video was different than the usual workout because the video was slower, with more emphasis on holding a position than doing multiple repetitions. This was at times difficult, but proved beneficial, because by the end of the class I felt fantastic. My leg and arm muscles felt sufficiently stretched and exerted, and I felt refreshed for the rest of the day.
I enjoyed the video because it gave us a different take on core training, and by changing the normal routine, I was able to get a great workout, due to the fact that my body was not accustomed to these exercises.
Yesterday's class was interesting. The video was different than the usual workout because the video was slower, with more emphasis on holding a position than doing multiple repetitions. This was at times difficult, but proved beneficial, because by the end of the class I felt fantastic. My leg and arm muscles felt sufficiently stretched and exerted, and I felt refreshed for the rest of the day.
I enjoyed the video because it gave us a different take on core training, and by changing the normal routine, I was able to get a great workout, due to the fact that my body was not accustomed to these exercises.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012
October 2nd - Core Training Class - Resistance Band Exercises (exercises involving pulling the band in one direction, while partner pulls the band in the opposite direction: lunges, side-facing pulls, forward-facing pulls), Medicine Ball Exercises (throwing the ball to partner, throwing and shuffling, kneeling and passing the ball to each other (clockwise and counter-clockwise), standing and passing the ball to each other (clockwise and counter-clockwise)), No Equipment Exercises (deep lunges, cherry-pickers)
Today's class required stamina and was difficult to complete. However, I left the class feeling refreshed and stronger, specifically in my legs. The lunges were the most challenging because they required me to not only lower myself into the lunge position, but also to pause a moment while lunging, putting a large strain on my upper legs. I did five sets of ten lunges to complete the exercise, and by the end, my legs were slightly sore and quite tired
I continue to see improvements in my physical well-being. I no longer run out of breath when climbing staircases, or feel the need to sit down after walking across campus. I have also noticed an improvement in my posture. I attribute these successes to both this core training class and my daily exercise of walking to classes, libraries, and dining halls. Between these two, I am gradually getting into shape!
Today's class required stamina and was difficult to complete. However, I left the class feeling refreshed and stronger, specifically in my legs. The lunges were the most challenging because they required me to not only lower myself into the lunge position, but also to pause a moment while lunging, putting a large strain on my upper legs. I did five sets of ten lunges to complete the exercise, and by the end, my legs were slightly sore and quite tired
I continue to see improvements in my physical well-being. I no longer run out of breath when climbing staircases, or feel the need to sit down after walking across campus. I have also noticed an improvement in my posture. I attribute these successes to both this core training class and my daily exercise of walking to classes, libraries, and dining halls. Between these two, I am gradually getting into shape!
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