Fit as… an unfit fiddle!
You’ll be happy to know I’m finally clawing my way back to some level of fitness. Don’t get me wrong I’m nowhere near as fit as I was when I arrived in my new hometown and most certainly far (far far) from being as fit as I was when I was gymming four-five times a week just a year ago; but… I’m doing ‘stuff’ and surely that must be making a difference.
I’ve Zumba’d twice weekly since recovering from my fall (after taking a long break to recover from a virus). And, even though I’m still only doing Zumba Gold (ie. for the oldies or less-fit) I’m starting to be able to incorporate some high-impact moves again. Of course I’m hoping to improve on that and do more, but feeling confident enough to throw myself into classes again is a wonderful feeling. I feel far more sure-footed and that’s improving all of the time.
I’ve mentioned that I’ve struggled with the strength work prescribed to me by my online personal trainers at Amino Z, but I’ve done two sessions in the past week – doubling up on the workouts. My original trainer gave me two brief weights programs to be followed by a 20min walk. But, as I’ve struggled to get myself to the apartment’s little gym, when I’ve done so I’ve actually done both workouts and skipped the walk. I continue to check with my trainer on this stuff, but fortunately he’s pretty zen – realising that (for me, and anyone really) something is better than nothing.
I’ve topped off my two Zumbas and two weights session with a walk this week – which means I had two rest days. I had planned to walk on one of those but had the mehs (meh, being a technical term used by we fitness types!) I’m just relieved I dug deep today and visited the gym.
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The public holiday this week here in Oz means that one of my usual Zumba Gold classes isn’t on, so I’m actually going to make my way to a *cue dramatic Law & Order-like ‘dum-dum’ music* normal Zumba class. As I’m again feeling a bit more agile and athletic I’m hoping I can keep up and push myself while still enjoying the class.
I’m not sure I’ve lost any weight since starting with Amino Z online personal trainers, but I’ve apparently lost some centimetres from my waist AND I’m feeling fitter, healthier and better (which was my goal). I only have a week or two left of my free trial, so I’m hoping for even more improvement over that time!
How’s your training regimen going? Do you have a training regimen?
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Jo Tracey
June 9, 2013It certainly reads to me as though you’re on the right track 🙂
Debbish
June 9, 2013Thanks Jo!
Jess
June 9, 2013I have a big case of the mehs this weekend! I’m blaming the long weekend.
Debbish
June 9, 2013Yes… it’s hard when everyone’s in ‘holiday / celebration’ mode. But… for people like you who are pretty regular with exercise I’m sure it’s okay. I tend to give up so easily I worry when I take too much of a break!
Deb
Thehungryma
June 9, 2013Athletes learn to take setbacks in stride and its obvious that what you’re going through is just a setback which you are coming out of besutifully. Sounds like you are doing great. When you have the will and determination nothing can stand in your way. And Deborah “no pain no gain” its really not true so don’t be too hard on yourself.
Debbish
June 9, 2013Oh, thanks so much for that. I’ve struggled with my resilience over the past couple of weeks and some disappointments, so the notion that I am coming away from setbacks is an important one for me at the moment!
Deb
Char
June 10, 2013I never knew there was a technical term for when I’m just not feeling the love. I’ll have to remember that one.
You’re doing so well getting back on track. And you’re sounding more positive in this post – despite having the mehs about some of your sessions. Admit it – you feel pretty virtuous once you’ve done the work, don’t you.
Debbish
June 10, 2013Oh yes… and I feel even more virtuous when I haven’t wanted to do the exercise!
Neen
June 16, 2013I LOVE THE IDEA OF AN ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINER!!! Going to look into this now!
Debbish
June 17, 2013I’m do a review on the company which has offered me the trial next week sometime. I guess there are positives and negatives and it depends a little on personal preferences.
Dr. J
June 17, 2013Just came by from Jess’s site to see what’s happening here.
Debbish
June 17, 2013Hi Dr J. Welcome!!!
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