november november

I always think that November is a dark, rainy and boring month. This year, I do not care. As I will take care of myself during November :)

My first official training started yesterday. The state that I am in now:

-Less muscle pain compared to last week (for now).

-Not a good and long sleep, my head was very active.

-My face apparently looks different. People told me that I look rested ! (despite my shorter sleep).

-My green trousers that I love is slightly looser; how come this could already happen.


Now, have a look at the new toys that I played with yesterday:


- The weight ball - so called the medicine ball, haha :D.  http://www.medicineballs.com/

I had 5kgs medicine ball squats (after throwing to the wall) with this, and OMG ! That's my way to describe it, you can imagine the rest. It engages everything: the entire body, hips, thighs, arms and core. So, it was difficult for me, but I can see clearly why it will work.


-Jumping or skipping rope: I am waiting for the day that I will enjoy a jumping robe :)

"Skipping may be used for a cardiovascular workout, similar to jogging or bicycle riding. This aerobic exercise can achieve a "burn rate" of up to 700 calories per hour of vigorous activity, with about 0.1 calories consumed per jump. Ten minutes of jumping rope is roughly the equivalent of running an eight-minute mile. Jumping rope for 15–20 minutes is enough to burn off the calories from a candy bar".

No more candy bar for me from now on, sorry...

Altough I am more like the one below while doing it now, instead of the one above...

-Jumping jacks: I can do this longer than the jumping rope. So, I like it so far.


http://www.realbeauty.com/health/fitness/jumping-jacks-exercise



"...are an exercise to use primarily for warming up before a fitness activity. They can also be an efficient way to do some cardiovascular training if you perform them for at least 15 minutes without stopping. Jumping jacks are easy to do, but it requires some coordination to perform them correctly".

-Spinning bike:

I tried to have some interval training with this cutie :) I have never seen anything like this (this also shows how far I was from "real" fitness), it was sooo comfortable to cycle with this one.

Interval bike workouts : "This is gonna hurt. But it’ll be worth it. These innovative workouts will make you faster and stronger—by next month. (Yes, we’re serious.)—Selene Yeager"

http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/quick-cycling-workouts-power-and-endurance


Tomorrow I will have my second training. I am giving one day break. I am curious how it will go and looking forward to it !