Its almost the end of week 5 and I am behind in my blogging. Its very difficult to stay on top of things, life continues to get in the way! Lots has happened as we continue with the Challenge.
This week Wyatt taught us free weights, lunges, and a shoulder circuit. These are stabilizing muscle exercises. Lifting dumbells is hard work! Its also something you need a spotter for. I am to spot for Steve and he for me to be sure we don't drop it on our chest. At the bench press you lay flat and lift the dumbell from the rack and raise it above the nipple line in controlled raises. Steve can handle this much better than I. This is a better workout than similar movements on the weight machines and we utilize stabilizing muscles (my muscles definitely need stabilizing--just watch me shake!). Its not that its so heavy its that you don't feel in control of the equipment.
I do lunges (at this point without weights) and Steve does squats. Its really hard work. I feel like I am going to fall over! With practice (and strengthening of my stabilizing muscles) I will eventually add weights.
If I understand Wyatt correctly, persons usually concentrate on major muscle group exercises. Weak stabilzer muscles will prevent you from being able to lift more weight. Strong stabilizer muscles are essential to maximize our fitness results! More hard work.
Meanwhile we continue to increase our cardio workouts. Wyatt's recommendation is to increase them by 10% each workout. Increasing speed, resistance or time. Steve is on the cusp of running on the treadmill. After I saw him, I had my first ever thought "maybe I should try it!" Never have I thought of myself as a runner. Never?
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