So it took me four days to decide that I should get into the game again. Health and schedule permitted so I went with Jane and Emil again to the gym. Gil couldn't come because his brother met an accident and had to be sutured. #BrotherNaNurseDuties
Anyway, Coach Joseph was there and told us to do the weight training instead of the circuit. Everyone's doing the same anyway. And it was exciting.
The routine was:
- DB squat - We held a 10-pound dumbbell and did squats 20 times.
- Plate raise - You should lift the plate and then rotate it to the left and right as if you're driving. This freaking felt like hell to the arms.
- Jump Squat - You clasp your hands as if in prayer and then you jump to land on a squatting position.
- Mid Push-ups - You're on your knees, lying face down, propped on your arms, your feet raised and crossed. And then you do your push-ups. This is death, believe me.
- One-leg plank - You do the plank, your body balanced on your toes and elbow. Only, one leg is raised. 20 seconds. It was a breeze the first time, but was a total bitch the next.
- Dumbbell Row - Typical weight lifting. 20 times per repetition. Pain comes on the second time, I swear.
- Dumbbell Lift - You know the weight lifting competitions? You do that, only you don't raise it above your head. Plus, you keep your knees and your back straight if you can. It's the most fun for me, especially if combined with breathing exercises. If not done with the plank and push-up, I would have completed more of this, to be honest. It just have to be performed with caution as lifting is risky for the spine.
I did two reps. I couldn't finish the third.
We agreed to come back tomorrow night for the circuit and core training. So good luck. Argh. LOL
