Do you like to run?
Do you like to run? That is what a co-worker asked me yesterday when I arrived back at the office from my interval workout. I was sweaty, thirsty and my lungs were still burning. I quickly replied “No”.
But that’s not the real truth. As PE class reject, doing things like intervals and heavy weight training make me feel kinda like the jock I always wanted to be. I also appreciate that our bodies were made to move frequently…as mine lets me know when I laze around. Another benefit is the mood improvement I get from a good workout.
So there are three things that trump the actual painful physical act of working out.
- Increased self esteem
- Less pain later on
- Improved mood
Why do you work out?
Morning
10 minutes stretching
Lunch
Turbulence Training Warmup
Specific Warmup
DB Split Squat 30
DB Low Incline Press 30
BB Back Row 65
Single Leg Hip Extension-Swiss Ball Curl 8 (each side)
August 21st, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Hello! It was great to meet you, too! You with the beautiful blue & white, handknit t-shirt & adorable baby.
I sort of like to exercise, too - I force myself to do videos on a more or less regualar basis. No jogging, that’s too much for me & always has been. I’d like to get down to 155 lbs, too! Not sure it’s possible at my age. Feeling so over-the-hill here at 37.
August 21st, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Ha! I’m not far behind at 36.