Weeks 19-21

Week 19: October 18, 2010 Week 20: October 25, 2010

Wanted to give an update on my physical fitness progress over the last two weeks. I’m now within ten pounds of my weight loss goal!!! It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has gone by. It still seems like yesterday when I was going through my first weigh in and workout with Jesse in early June. Although my goal is in sight I’m still constantly thinking about how easy it is to fall back into the previous traps of not working out regularly and eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Isn’t there an old saying about the beginning and end of a long journey being the hardest part??

Here’s what I’ve been up to for the past two weeks:

I was able to make it all the way through Jesse’s morning workout with only missing one of the 20 days! (I would have been perfect except for that darn alarm clock on the second to last day!!!). I know I’ve said this before but if you are looking for a way to jump-start your fitness doing this morning boot camp was a great experience. Although I missed the individual personal training sessions I would do the boot camp again. One benefit was that it allowed you to meet a diverse group of people who shared the same goal of working hard and getting in shape.

A second activity at the club that I was able to focus on over the course of the last two weeks was the Wednesday and Friday G-Force Boot Camp. This class rocks!!! It’s fun, challenging, and a kick butt workout. Jesse and Amber have co-led it over the two weeks that I have been attending. It’s running, jumping, strength training, etc. all rolled up into one intense hour.

Week 21 A: November 1, 2010

During week my previous week I had the opportunity to meeting with Sara Johnson to discuss my fitness plan for the rest of the 2010 (Can you believe that we’re only two months away from 2011??). With the end of the morning boot camp approaching it was a good time to meet and discuss how I would reach my weight loss goal and then continue to maintain my ideal weight.

Sara suggested that I add some variety to my training program by continuing the G-Force Boot camp throughout the week and weight lifting routine with Jesse but to add some other variety activities.

Here is my new schedule starting 11/1/10:

Mondays: Training with Jesse Tuesdays: TRX class and 30 minute run
Wednesdays: G-Force Thursdays: Body Flow in the am & run in the PM
Fridays: G-Force Saturdays: TRX & Run Sundays: Rest!!!

I already had the opportunity to take the TRX Intro Class and the TRX Basic Class on 10/30. I’ll tell you more about the class and they new online sign up system in my next post.



Week 21 B: November 1, 2010

Well, based on several factors out of my control I did not have the opportunity to follow my exact schedule for the first week of November. The next six weeks are going to be challenging as things start to pick up at work and at home as the holiday season approaches. I did want to talk a little about my first several sessions doing TRX though.

First off, I have to say that the new online registration for classes is a great system. If you are using it for the first time you’ll have to create a username and password but then after that step is complete you simply long in. It’s really easy to select the class you want to attend. You simply click the button and you’re done! What I like best about the system is that it will send you a confirmation of your registration to the class and then another email the day before to remind you. You also have the option of registering for just one class or you can make it reoccurring for a specific number of times.

My first experience with TRX was the intro class. I’m glad I attended this prior to taking a regular class. Although it was only for a short period of time it gave you confidence to adjust the straps and move into different positions without being confused. The instructor I worked with was patient and did a great job explaining what to be prepared for.

After the TRX intro I stayed for the regular TRX class. There were roughly 8-10 people taking part in the session. What I enjoyed about the class was although it was my first class there is enough flexibility so that if you get behind you can go at a slower pace. The class included all the different body parts in a sequential way. At the end of the workout I didn’t feel like I had done a major workout but several hours later and then next day my body was sore. I think that’s one of the best benefits I’ve noticed so far. Although I’m still getting a great workout in, it’s not putting as much stress on my body as a higher impact workout would.

I’ll keep you posted with more specifics as I go through more of the classes and how well I'm keeping up with my schedule!