This morning we bypassed the park and boot camp met at the Atlanta Kick Studio's on Miami Circle.
I really enjoyed the workout today as I did last month. In 45 mins I got my as kicked. I really have a major problem with lifting my leg up high. I am just not that flexible. I need to look into ways of becoming a little more flexible.
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23 June 2010
15 June 2010
Operation Boot Camp Day 2
Today was our first day in the park for June. It's hot in this place. I cannot believe just how hot it is and it really changes the workout.
Last month we sweated a lot and we got wet from the dew. There is very little dew on the ground but I was drenched with sweat today. My shirt weighed at least 5 pounds more than it did when I started and I was ringing the moisture out of it all morning.
The workout focused on legs with a few exercises for biceps and backs. I'll have to say I was very glad it had less cardio than normal. Hydration is key in this heat.
I've never liked energy drinks (they are full of sugar) but after the workout I bought a Powerade to replenish electrolytes. It made a huge difference. I'm going to try out a few different kinds. Gatorade. G2. Powerade. Powerade Zero and see how each works for me.
Tomorrow is homework day. I'll let you know what I decide to do.
I'm also going to try out the Esporta Health Club today. It's a few blocks away from my new apartment. I'm moving in a few weeks.
Last month we sweated a lot and we got wet from the dew. There is very little dew on the ground but I was drenched with sweat today. My shirt weighed at least 5 pounds more than it did when I started and I was ringing the moisture out of it all morning.
The workout focused on legs with a few exercises for biceps and backs. I'll have to say I was very glad it had less cardio than normal. Hydration is key in this heat.
I've never liked energy drinks (they are full of sugar) but after the workout I bought a Powerade to replenish electrolytes. It made a huge difference. I'm going to try out a few different kinds. Gatorade. G2. Powerade. Powerade Zero and see how each works for me.
Tomorrow is homework day. I'll let you know what I decide to do.
I'm also going to try out the Esporta Health Club today. It's a few blocks away from my new apartment. I'm moving in a few weeks.
14 June 2010
Operation Boot Camp Pt. Deux Day 1
I have to say I'm impressed with myself. Day one of boot camp for rookies is a PT test. I did not realise that the experienced campers could skip the PT test and there is a workout provided for the veteran campers.
Because I was not able to complete boot camp last month. I definatly wanted to do the PT test.
There are 4 categories. A mile run. Then a minute of each of the following. Pushups. Situps. And tricep dips. Pushups I improved by a few. Bench dips I was exactly the same and situps I went from 6 to 36. I'm happy. But my biggest improvement came with the mile run. Last month I ran a mile in 9:26 today I ran it in 8:36. I could not be happier. Last month it was 65 degree and no humidity today it was 83 and relatively high humidity.
Fat boy is learning to run. And all thanks to Operation Boot Camp.
Because I was not able to complete boot camp last month. I definatly wanted to do the PT test.
There are 4 categories. A mile run. Then a minute of each of the following. Pushups. Situps. And tricep dips. Pushups I improved by a few. Bench dips I was exactly the same and situps I went from 6 to 36. I'm happy. But my biggest improvement came with the mile run. Last month I ran a mile in 9:26 today I ran it in 8:36. I could not be happier. Last month it was 65 degree and no humidity today it was 83 and relatively high humidity.
Fat boy is learning to run. And all thanks to Operation Boot Camp.
13 June 2010
Operation Boot Camp Part Deux
The last week of OBC did not end as I wanted it to. And that was all beyond my control. Tomorrow begins my second month of Boot Camp. In the last two weeks since I last went there have been some improvements. I have worked to increase my running speed and I have hit the gym hard working my abs.
We will see how this pays dividends this time around. Have a great weekend. And look for my posts about OBC PD.
We will see how this pays dividends this time around. Have a great weekend. And look for my posts about OBC PD.
02 June 2010
Walking Pneumonia puts the breaks on Boot Camp
Many people may be aware of traditional pneumonia, which is a serious infection of the lungs. If a person gets regular pneumonia, they will need hospitalization in order to get themselves healthy again. And yet, there is a type of pneumonia that is as harmless as a flu. It is called walking pneumonia. What is walking pneumonia? Walking pneumonia is a relatively minor lung infection that is caused by the Mycoplasma pneumoniae organism.
And the fat boy has it. I have been suffering with this Saturday of Sunday. I seem to be getting better and I am still working but I am not able to breath so running has been put on hold.
I cannot tell you the anger I feel at the moment. There are only two days left in Boot Camp and I am pretty sure I will not be able to go tomorrow and I doubt seriously that I will be able to go the final day which is Friday. Failure is the feeling I have but I can't really help what I am going thru.
I have signed up for the class beginning in June 14th so I will continue my blogging then If I am not able to complete this Camp.
afatboynomore.com
And the fat boy has it. I have been suffering with this Saturday of Sunday. I seem to be getting better and I am still working but I am not able to breath so running has been put on hold.
I cannot tell you the anger I feel at the moment. There are only two days left in Boot Camp and I am pretty sure I will not be able to go tomorrow and I doubt seriously that I will be able to go the final day which is Friday. Failure is the feeling I have but I can't really help what I am going thru.
I have signed up for the class beginning in June 14th so I will continue my blogging then If I am not able to complete this Camp.
afatboynomore.com
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