I am on a much needed "stay-cation" this week so my exercise times are a bit different than they will be when I am back in my usual routine.
3/30/09 11:30AM
Goal: 30 minute Curves workout
Achieved: 30 minutes
Avg heart rate: 118…wider range though than when I walk. Highest point I noticed was 138. Lowest was 109.
Physical: Today was the first time I used the CurvesSmart system. Basically, it tracks how hard you are working and your range of motion to be sure you are just lollygagging around the circuit. There is a feedback display with lights that are green, yellow, or red and your goal is to keep them in the green meaning you are working out at the proper intensity. What I learned today using CurvesSmart is that I have been doing a bit of lollygagging. I definitely pushed myself harder this time than I have in the past at Curves. Working at the higher intensity this time left me feeling a bit dizzy and light-headed at the end. I was not able to keep my lights green the entire time.
Emotional: Panicked. The light-headedness at the end really scared me. I thought I was going to pass out. Embarrassed/singled out. Because this was my first time on CurvesSmart the person working there pretty much followed me through the workout. It was embarrassing to have her watch me sweat and struggle so much through the circuit when there were old ladies in there making it look like no big deal. A couple of times she asked “Are you OK?” so I know I must have looked like I was ready to keel over. I know she was doing her job but it embarrassed me nonetheless. Cautiously optimistic/determined. I want to make it through the circuit keeping my lights green and not feeling like I am going to die at the end. I work better with tangible goals so even though it nearly did me in today I think this Curves Smart thing is going to help me stay focused on working to the best of my abilities each time.
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5 comments:
I'm so glad you're getting a little break from the crazy hours at work . . . I bet the week off will do you a world of good.
CurvesSmart sounds like a very clever way of getting feedback about workout intensity and some encouragement to keep pushing . . . I wish the weight machines I use had something like that! I know it's better to keep moving during rest between sets, but I've gotta admit I often just sit there :(
I am SO glad you're back. I love your blog. You inspire me to be better. And please don't ever be embarrassed when people see you exercise--it's you getting out there and trying that makes me know I can (and should) do it too!!
I jogged an entire 5K today. I tell you that because on January 5th, I started the couch to 5K and it was brutal. I was BRIGHT red, and in terrible pain, and Tylenol PM became the only way I could sleep on running days.
Now, just 5 hours post run, I feel just fine. Do NOT give up on yourself. Who cares what other people think? I am trying hard not to, you too, okay?
IM PROUD OF YOU FOR KEEPING AT IT AND NOT CARING.
Never be embarrassed. just get a mantra in your head (for me it has been IM HERE. IM HERE. IM HERE) and focus on YOU and no one else.
I've been reading your blog for awhile and just wanted to say hi -- i love your posts! You are so inspiring ;)
I recently started a blog of my own, I hope you check it out!
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