Chiropractor Visit

This morning, I went to the chiropractor because of those pains I had earlier this week. At the least, I just needed a tune up, and I thought I should let my chiropractor in on the fact that I've started up this vigorous exercise routine...

He asked if I've been doing a lot of sit ups, and I honestly responded by saying "a lot...a lot of sit ups." He said that since my core seems to be getting stronger, I no longer have to avoid repetitive motions that include bending over at the waist as much (I know that sounds weird)! But I should still avoid repetitive twisting at the waist, literally turning from side to side. So, a number of Yoga moves are still off the table, but it is huge news for me to be able to bend over at the waist! I know few people can really grasp how exciting this is.

The main thing he noticed was that my shoulders were really tight. I attribute this to using too strong of a resistance band during the weight lifting routines because I noticed my neck and shoulders were a bit sore, tight, and uncomfortable earlier this week during the shoulders and arms routine (I think...). So, now I at least know to hold back a bit on those.

Anyway...yay for bending over!

P90x: Kenpo

Kenpo again today! My favorite! I actually didn't get to doing this until after work today. It's been a long week and I felt I deserved to sleep in a little. I just love how much I sweat while having so much fun!

I was extra-fired up to do Kenpo today because of something that happened when I took Baxter out at around 4:00pm today to do his business. I was on my way back to my loft, when I heard yelling down the street. It sounded like some guy was swearing and trying to incite someone to fight. A long line of cars was stopped at a red light, and the yelling was coming from somewhere near the back of the line. I stood at the corner to wait for the walk sign, and saw the light turn green. The cars started moving, and the yelling got closer. Soon, I saw a small SUV pull forward, and then a bald-headed dude walking behind it on the driver's side hitting and slapping at the SUV. At it's earliest opportunity, the SUV pulled into the left-hand turning lane and sped off; a nervous skinny man was behind the wheel. The bald-headed mad man jumped into his sedan which was now holding up traffic and then sped through the intersection and on its way. I have no idea what happened to make the guy so mad, but he was clearly the jerk in this situation.

Anyway, so after than incident, I came back in and started up my Kenpo routine, and pretended I was defending myself against crazed mad men like the one at the traffic light. Hopefully I will never have to do such a thing.

P90x: Legs, Back and Abs

Out of all of the weight-lifting oriented routines in P90X so far, I mind this one the least. I think its because we only do one set of the exercises instead of two, like during the other weight-lifting routines. By only doing one set, it feels like we're moving forward and keeping things fresh and new rather than dreading having to do that one hated exercise over again (like diamond push ups!).

P90x: Yoga

So, I managed to get myself in bed much earlier last night in order to make waking up go a bit better this morning. After all, the yoga routine is a full 90 minutes long, which means I HAVE to start at 6:00am if I want to shower before work.

I ended up skipping 2 or 3 poses (out of over 2 dozen or so) to avoid hurting my back, so, not bad in the large scheme of things. And Luke wasn't around to taunt me about it :)

The only down side to doing yoga is that it doesn't get my blood pumping the way that the other routines do. As a result, I'm less awake and alert to start work than the other days of the week. Not that I'm going to fall asleep at my desk, I'm just not in hyper drive like I have been other mornings. I guess that's not such a bad thing...I could use something to calm me down rather than encourage my insane multi-tasking.

P90x: Abs

Well, I did get around to doing the ab workout this evening after class! Just as with the shoulders and arms exercise, I am noticing that I can hang in for more reps than before. And I've only been doing this for a week and a half!

P90x: Shoulders, Arms

Well, I woke up this morning at 6:00am, as planned, to do my P90X routine. But I felt really sick for some strange reason, and my back was bothering me. So, I decided it would be best if I rested and see how I felt for a lunch time exercise routine.

I felt much better by the time I started work at 8:00am, and I was ready to try the Shoulder and Arms routine. It went well. And I was able to do way more reps this time than I did last week! Exciting progress already with P90X. Unfortunately, I didn't have time for the 15 minute Ab routine, so I plan to do that this evening after I get back from class.

P90x: Plyometrics

So, after Kenpo, I think Plyometrics is my second favorite exercise routine thus far.

I think it was due to yesterday's exercise (not today's) that my lower back started hurting. There was just so must jumping and jostling today, that it helped point out some sore joints. I should probably visit my chiropractor this week to be realigned and prevent any serious injury from exercise.

Also, Luke is gone on business this week, so we each are having to exercise individually, which is always more difficult. I'm not so worried about the cardio and stretching routines, but it helps me to have a little competition in the room for the weight lifting routines. We'll see how it goes!

P90x: Chest, Back, and Abs

Wow, I have definitely learned which exercises I hate. Military push ups and triangle push ups are the bane of my existence. And it's really impossible to modify these types of push ups by going to my knees rather than feet. It just can't be done. So, I guess I need to increase the number of push ups I can do for the more standard positions before I can expect to do better with the military and triangle push ups.

My favorite types of push ups, on the other hand, are the dive bomber push ups. After doing so many standar push ups, it helps change things up a bit.