I made all of my exercise goals this week, even though my back is still bothering me. I probably should stop working out and let it rest but I really don't want to break my routine. In fact, I find that my back is worse on days after I haven't worked out. It's almost like the movement and exercise helps. But, overall, it's not getting better or going away.
Tonight, I started my new weight lifting routine with Renee. For the next three weeks (only), I'll be doing one exercise per body part, higher repititions, lower weights/resistance, 3 sets. Week 1 is 30 reps of each exercise per body part. Next week it'll be 40 reps (with lower weights), and the final week will be 50 reps (again decreasing the weight). There's a nutrition plan to follow with the routine too (high protein (>110 g/day) and low, low, low carbs). This is supposed to help stimulate burning stored fat. After tonight's workout, I'm definitely fatigued and my heart rate was higher on average during the work out - you don't get to rest at all between exercises.
We got through the routine pretty quickly (40-45 minutes) so we got to "play around with core work" (those are Renee's words, not mine) for the last 15 minutes. Ugh! I'm super fatigued in that area.
When we have to increase the reps, we'll use up more and more time. After this three week period, I'll be going back to the type of routine I was doing before. 30 reps for 3 sets was super tough. It makes me a bit anxious about the 40 and 50 reps. The good news is the weights will be less. But come on, that will still be 150 squats, bicep curls, tricep push downs, shoulder preses, incline chest presses, and rows. Ugh! I can do it, I'm sure. I think.
Until later. . .
Think Smart. Eat Well. Move More.
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