I figured I should post an update as to how the weekend went after being on hiatus for my back. I thought that I would be slower and have a hard time, but as it turns out that two weeks off was awesome. I felt great after doing my walks (that is all I've done), and it would seem that my back is starting to snap back into shape (literally). I haven't done any cardio or strength because that involves a lot of bending, and I know that I'm not 100% yet to be able to tackle that without risking another episode.
I'm off to get in another walk.
Oh, the time at 24HF, as long as it was after 10pm, it was fine. I went on Sunday afternoon and it was relatively quiet as well. I think my time is either early am or late pm so that I don't have to give up the treadmill after a mere 30 minutes.
Showing posts with label 24 hour fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 24 hour fitness. Show all posts
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Back Won, But Traci is Back
Ok, so my back clearly won. It kept me on the floor until last week Friday, and still sleeping on the floor today. My back is slowly starting to loosen back up - I was able to get a crack out of it today for the first time in over two weeks ... which means it is starting to get back to normal. While I still cannot bend like I was, I am not at 100%, tomorrow I am going to go for a walk and see how things go.
I am going to get in some video workouts as well, but I need to keep the bouncing and bending to a minimum until my back is at 100% again.
I am going to start hitting up 24HF and give my membership its first workout so that I can use the bikes and treadmills when it is too treacherous for me outside. Clutz and ice do not mix - especially with my back.
We shall see how it goes ...
I am going to get in some video workouts as well, but I need to keep the bouncing and bending to a minimum until my back is at 100% again.
I am going to start hitting up 24HF and give my membership its first workout so that I can use the bikes and treadmills when it is too treacherous for me outside. Clutz and ice do not mix - especially with my back.
We shall see how it goes ...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
3 Miles & My Gym Dilemma
Forgot to post this yesterday: I managed to get 3 miles in at lunch hour.
24 Hour Fitness
I've been meaning to give 24 Hour Fitness a try by signing up for one of their 7 day free passes. Everyone else I know who works out has a membership there, but something about the big box atmosphere turns me off. Picky, picky, I know. I just get self conscious working out around a lot of other people. And something about the 24 Hour Fitness gyms just seems so testosterone, if that makes sense (this is coming from the girl that used to work out at "Flirty Girl Fitness").
I did suck it up and went to the 24 Hour Fitness down the street from my work, free pass in hand. It wasn't too busy, though the parking lot was full because the gym shares a lot with several restaurants. I was surprised to find out that most of the other people at the gym were not really working out. There were a few strolling on the treadmill, and a few pumping out a few weights. God I hate gyms. If I have to be there, you better believe I'm going to kick my butt. If I want to go for a stroll, I'll do that in my neighborhood. I managed to get in a 3 mile run at a decent clip... all while watching Maury. Which brings me to another reason why I hate gyms: there is always someone else hogging the remote. I'm going to give 24HF another try today, and maybe for the rest of the week. But the good news is that the console arrived for our stationary bike, so hopefully I can just do that and some running outside.
24 Hour Fitness
I've been meaning to give 24 Hour Fitness a try by signing up for one of their 7 day free passes. Everyone else I know who works out has a membership there, but something about the big box atmosphere turns me off. Picky, picky, I know. I just get self conscious working out around a lot of other people. And something about the 24 Hour Fitness gyms just seems so testosterone, if that makes sense (this is coming from the girl that used to work out at "Flirty Girl Fitness").
I did suck it up and went to the 24 Hour Fitness down the street from my work, free pass in hand. It wasn't too busy, though the parking lot was full because the gym shares a lot with several restaurants. I was surprised to find out that most of the other people at the gym were not really working out. There were a few strolling on the treadmill, and a few pumping out a few weights. God I hate gyms. If I have to be there, you better believe I'm going to kick my butt. If I want to go for a stroll, I'll do that in my neighborhood. I managed to get in a 3 mile run at a decent clip... all while watching Maury. Which brings me to another reason why I hate gyms: there is always someone else hogging the remote. I'm going to give 24HF another try today, and maybe for the rest of the week. But the good news is that the console arrived for our stationary bike, so hopefully I can just do that and some running outside.
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