Since my last post I have been to THE GYM twice - 19th May & 23rd May. I have had a go on the running machine. You know, for someone who is not very coordinated that takes a little bit of getting used to but once I got started I was fine. I have been doing some pilates exercises but did find this was challenging with my "stiff neck ". Last night, 23 May, Jasmine worked me quite hard but I think that there is probably worse to come!! The gym was really busy last night but I think that the trick is be quite focused on what I am doing & not bother about how fit everyone else appears to be. I will be pleased to have my arm checked on Friday as it is quite sore still although I am sure it is nothing serious.
Jasmine has also asked me to keep a diary about what I am eating & drinking. This will be quite good for me too & might stop me from buying the odd chocolate bar to eat perhaps!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Progress with my Personal Trainer!!
I have to say that it sounds very pretentious talking about "My Personal Trainer" doesn't it? However, it is quite enjoyable to have someone who is taking an interest in me & my health & well-being! It's "All About Me" for a change. I might get a T-shirt with that printed on it.
Last week, Thursday 12th May, I underwent fitness testing (InBody) and Jasmine measured some of my 'wobbly bits' with some sort of caliper; "body composition and dimension assessment", measuring height, weight (hmm, that was not a good thing to do!) skinfolds and/or girths. I did a Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment (gotta get the jargon right!). This was a measure of how well my heart, lungs and blood vessels can cope with the challenge of exercise. This test involved 9-16 minutes of submaximal (low to moderate) intensity exercise on a stationary bike.
On Monday, I went to THE GYM! I never thought I would ever say that. But I did. I had to register, get my photo taken & then change into suitable clothing (NOT lycra!). My PT, Jasmine, firstly got me to have a go on a Cross Trainer machine. I stepped onto it very awkwardly & my feet started into some sort of rhythm but my arms wouldn't co-ordinate. I told Jasmine that I felt as though I was going backwards! She laughed & said, "that's because you are!!" No coordination obviously. So, once I started going forwards it wasn't so bad.
Jasmine then progressed me through various pilates-type exercises which I managed reasonably well. My right arm is very sore so have found that it is restricting me somewhat. I need to have this seen to again so that I don't aggravate what ever is wrong with it.
So, first visit to a gym went well & am happy to go again. Next visit today, 19th May.
Last week, Thursday 12th May, I underwent fitness testing (InBody) and Jasmine measured some of my 'wobbly bits' with some sort of caliper; "body composition and dimension assessment", measuring height, weight (hmm, that was not a good thing to do!) skinfolds and/or girths. I did a Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment (gotta get the jargon right!). This was a measure of how well my heart, lungs and blood vessels can cope with the challenge of exercise. This test involved 9-16 minutes of submaximal (low to moderate) intensity exercise on a stationary bike.
On Monday, I went to THE GYM! I never thought I would ever say that. But I did. I had to register, get my photo taken & then change into suitable clothing (NOT lycra!). My PT, Jasmine, firstly got me to have a go on a Cross Trainer machine. I stepped onto it very awkwardly & my feet started into some sort of rhythm but my arms wouldn't co-ordinate. I told Jasmine that I felt as though I was going backwards! She laughed & said, "that's because you are!!" No coordination obviously. So, once I started going forwards it wasn't so bad.
Jasmine then progressed me through various pilates-type exercises which I managed reasonably well. My right arm is very sore so have found that it is restricting me somewhat. I need to have this seen to again so that I don't aggravate what ever is wrong with it.
So, first visit to a gym went well & am happy to go again. Next visit today, 19th May.
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