Getting in shape
Jul 1, 2013 8:07:42 GMT
Post by Admin on Jul 1, 2013 8:07:42 GMT
I'm so excited. I get to go back to the gym today - probably in an hour or two, off-peak times are cheapest and most affordable. Whilst I love it there, lifting weights sure gets the endorphines flowing, it's now overtaken cycling as my main cause of injury! 
Which is bizarre because it kind of ties in nicely with my favourite computer maxim: "Practice breaking things so you'll get better at fixing things, when things really need fixing!"
I think it was my erector spinae (lower back), on the left hand side, that went the other day. Or it could have been the top of my left gluteus maximus (butt cheek *cough*) / my hip extensors. I did it single-arm rowing my last set of 22 kg weights (I'm not Hercules) but I knew instantly it was not going to sideline me for long (that's not to say I didn't spend the rest of the day in AGONY - I did). I knew I'd be over it in a couple of days (and was). And the solution seemed for me to dance like I was watching the Rocky Horror picture show of all things!!!
So that WAS fun! 
I once really did my back in performing a "deadlift" - you've really got shove that ass out and keep your back straight. It's the king of exercises, it really is, but it'll do you in if you do it with bad form. It's very unforgiving in that way. Twice my back went as a result, requiring weeks and weeks of rest - the last time, I don't know if I was dreaming / hallucinating but I'm sure I HEARD my whole spine realigning at some point. It's not for the faint hearted.
So, I read up on the subject, on the gym forum I visit, and it mentioned moving into the source of the pain as being the best way to start mending. I can't recommend this enough. Suffice to say, my back's 'perfect' again (and hopefully less likely to break).
But as I'm "strength training" (after 20 years, I've decided I want a little muscle - for I have zero fat practically), I really have to push myself, going for personal bests every visit. Whilst I'm hardly putting on weight (it would appear), I know I'm making "gains" as I'm lifting heavier weights and they're getting easier and easier. Which is what it really is all about. I'm so glad I took a gym instructor course at the turn of the year!!! Passing that was a piece of cake - as I enjoy working out, and have a deep love of A level anatomy & physiology. This winter, I have a sports leader course in the pipeline, supposedly. Can't wait for that!
So, if anyone wants any "gym advice", do you trust me to know what I'm talking about
?
I think you should!
Which is bizarre because it kind of ties in nicely with my favourite computer maxim: "Practice breaking things so you'll get better at fixing things, when things really need fixing!"I think it was my erector spinae (lower back), on the left hand side, that went the other day. Or it could have been the top of my left gluteus maximus (butt cheek *cough*) / my hip extensors. I did it single-arm rowing my last set of 22 kg weights (I'm not Hercules) but I knew instantly it was not going to sideline me for long (that's not to say I didn't spend the rest of the day in AGONY - I did). I knew I'd be over it in a couple of days (and was). And the solution seemed for me to dance like I was watching the Rocky Horror picture show of all things!!!
So that WAS fun! 
I once really did my back in performing a "deadlift" - you've really got shove that ass out and keep your back straight. It's the king of exercises, it really is, but it'll do you in if you do it with bad form. It's very unforgiving in that way. Twice my back went as a result, requiring weeks and weeks of rest - the last time, I don't know if I was dreaming / hallucinating but I'm sure I HEARD my whole spine realigning at some point. It's not for the faint hearted.
So, I read up on the subject, on the gym forum I visit, and it mentioned moving into the source of the pain as being the best way to start mending. I can't recommend this enough. Suffice to say, my back's 'perfect' again (and hopefully less likely to break).
But as I'm "strength training" (after 20 years, I've decided I want a little muscle - for I have zero fat practically), I really have to push myself, going for personal bests every visit. Whilst I'm hardly putting on weight (it would appear), I know I'm making "gains" as I'm lifting heavier weights and they're getting easier and easier. Which is what it really is all about. I'm so glad I took a gym instructor course at the turn of the year!!! Passing that was a piece of cake - as I enjoy working out, and have a deep love of A level anatomy & physiology. This winter, I have a sports leader course in the pipeline, supposedly. Can't wait for that!
So, if anyone wants any "gym advice", do you trust me to know what I'm talking about
?I think you should!
