60 minutes elliptical, random intervals, resistance at nine, alternating backward & forward
60 minutes Pilates mat class
Worked pretty hard in class, as I had a guy on my right, a novelty in this generally all-female class. A rather fit guy, though working on his core. I think he believed it was going to be easy. But the teacher seemed to have anticipated that, and man, did she ever WORK us. All probably to impress that guy or put him in his place. Which I totally understand. Despite my age, my balance issues as a result of my ruined inner ear on the left side, and my remaining body fat, I was actually a lot better than the really fit new guy was, mostly due to my having practiced Pilates for a while now and knowing the choreography, as it were.
Then a few minutes after class started the owner of the studio plopped a mat right next to mine and whispered in my ear that the girl was visually impaired and needed to be in front of the mirror and right next to someone to watch. Usually you have your "space" between students so it was challenging. I enjoyed helping her though-- sweet young girl that reminded me of my daughters. I was thoroughly thanked afterwards by the owner and the instructor for helping her. I hope she comes back again. I was so impressed that she was able to do as well as she did. She had difficulty with some of the balancing, but she listened really well and followed most of the instructions.
Michele, the owner & instructor picked the right person to help the new student. You are not only very practiced at Bikram, you have a warm & caring nature and experience with raising your daughters. I am glad that girl got you when she needed someone while extending her boundaries by trying something probably new to her. Bikram would be intimidating for anyone. (I know it is for me!)
Last edited by saef; 11-16-2012 at 09:16 AM.
Reason: I didn't explain what I meant by "caring" and meant Michele has a caring personality
very interesting class. There were two new students-- one was an older gentleman-- I'd guess he was 80?!?! He was behind me. He did pretty well all things considering. Then a few minutes after class started the owner of the studio plopped a mat right next to mine and whispered in my ear that the girl was visually impaired and needed to be in front of the mirror and right next to someone to watch. Usually you have your "space" between students so it was challenging. I enjoyed helping her though-- sweet young girl that reminded me of my daughters. I was thoroughly thanked afterwards by the owner and the instructor for helping her. I hope she comes back again. I was so impressed that she was able to do as well as she did. She had difficulty with some of the balancing, but she listened really well and followed most of the instructions.
Totals:
14 days
1320 minutes
November 15: 45 minutes Zumba
I was excited that I haven't missed a day yet in November, but now I don't feel well so unless I have a miraculous recovery, I won't be making it today.
Ran -- yes, ran -- outside for 4.25 miles on the pathway running through the park alongside the Bronx River. My apartment complex is just steps away from this very long paved scenic trail. When I moved here, I thought I'd be walking or running on that almost every day. Nope. I always keep walking another block further to the gym. But today I experimented with a lunch-hour run on my work-from-home day.
After work:
15 minutes Stairmaster stepmill, resistance at nine, aerobic intervals
60 minutes back & biceps routine
Didn't think I'd get it in, but I pushed myself back out to finish off my usual Friday routine.
15 minutes Stairmaster stepmill, resistance at nine, aerobic intervals
60 minutes shoulders, biceps and triceps routine
45 minute spin class, straight-up spin, no messing with high reps of low weights
I was hurting when I got up today. After my time at the gym, I actually feel a little better. But still, I'm glad I won't be lifting much for at least another day.
Saef, I didn't answer the clunking question in a timely manner, sorry! When I say "clunk" in my shoulder it's a mechanical type of clunk, as in like a constrained or inflamed tendon snapping loose from where it's stuck. That particular swim had a clunk on every stroke of front crawl. The full-body clunk is much more of a mental thing, for me!
I was excited that I haven't missed a day yet in November, but now I don't feel well so unless I have a miraculous recovery, I won't be making it today.
Totals:
15 days
1365 minutes
November 16: sick and didn't do any exercise
November 17: 90 minutes Bikram yoga
November 18: 90 minutes Bikram yoga-- it was hard tonight. Maybe extra humidity??
See me try to attain escape velocity from a warm, lamp-lit apartment at this time of year, in the dark morning & on the early darkness of the very prolonged evenings.
