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Day after leg day

Today I am very achy! I did a legs day yesterday so very sensitive on my legs today. I know the gym is going to be shut on Friday and Monday as it is Easter weekend, so I waddled over to the gym anyway. 


I thought I might just do some stretching as I am that bad but once in the atmosphere, with my ipod in I decided to push my poor body a little. I did stay away from weights though which is good for me.
I started off with a 200 meter casual row - usual warm up, except I normally sprint it. I then decided I would spent a good 10 minutes stretching - something I always seem to neglect, and it shows! I always wished I had learned to do the splits!
 My sister posted this video on my wall - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=231773456963423
I wish I could dance/bend like that! Its amazing!

Anyway, after a good losen up I was joined on the mat next to me by a women probably in her 50's and was shocked to see how she did about 20 PERFECT push ups. Filled with jealousy I thought I would have a proper go (instead of a flimsy one that is) and I managed 8 lovely push ups. I asked her to watch my form and check I am going down far enough. Looks like I am getting there :) Once I have mastered push ups, I will go onto pull ups - I'd love to be able to do them!


I then did a few ab exercises - 
  • Sit ups - 3 x 10 (10kg Kettlebell)
  • Russian twist - 50 twists
  • Leg raises - 20 reps
  • Mountain climbers - 3 x 12 each leg
  • Plank - 1 minute
  • side plank 30 seconds each side

I did some more stretches, then got on the rower. I intended on staying on it for a short while as I don't want to do too much today. So I managed 15 minutes intervals. Rowing gently 1 minutes, sprinted 30 seconds etc. It was an ass aching workout more then anything! I kept getting cramps in my legs and bum! Did near to 3000 meters - don't know for sure cause I forgot to look at final count!

I got to try out my new watch though. My HR is averaging around 64 bpm at rest and 175 bpm flat out. I have no idea what that means or how this is going to help me get fitter, its just fun looking at it haha!

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