Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a workout rut? Maybe you are going through the same routines day after day and no longer seeing results or perhaps you are seeing results but you are simply bored with your program. You might be a weight lifter, a cardio junkie, a group class addict or prefer at-home workouts like Insanity or P90x. Whatever your workout method of choice is though, there always comes a time when you get bored and need to venture out a bit to spice things up. This is what I did yesterday when I took the first of 6 MMA-style boxing boot camp classes I signed up for at World’s.
Now, you all know that I change-up my weight training program monthly and depending on my show prep schedule, adjust my cardio upward or downward, but I felt that with the onset of Summer (changing seasons always seems to warrant some kind of life change for me) and not feeling like my upper body (predominantly shoulders) was being targeted sufficiently in my weight lifting routines, it was time to try something new. Years ago when all I did for workouts were daily group exercise classes, kickboxing (or aeroboxing depending on the gym) was always my favourite class so I did already have a little background knowledge on the various techniques required. This particular class however is a small group training class with one of my favourite trainers so I knew by signing up it would be a seriously kickass workout (pun intended)!
When I arrived to class there were 4 bags set-up for the 4 people who had signed up. Perfect class size! We were nestled in a tiny dungeon-like room in the back of the gym that was about a gagillion degress but it was perfect because no one could witness my pussy punches from the weight room LOL. I told the instructor that she needed to be extra mean to me since my entire body was sore from Sunday’s 3-hour maXtreme Fitness photo shoot and I was lacking the motivation to move. Luckily, she’s got a “no excuses”, “train insane or remain the same” approach to training so she was happy to oblige. She got the music blasting, air flow going (after realizing there was a door that opened to the parking lot) and had us off doing a variety of jacks, punches, kicks, slams and even some core work. It was extremely fun and I left feeling like I had gotten a great workout. Since I had added a little pre-workout to my shaker I still had a decent amount of energy in me post-class so I topped off my workout with 30 mins on the elliptical. Then I was spent J I can’t wait for next Monday’s class. I’m going to buy some new boxing gloves today that will cover my knuckles (I’m still sporting scabs from the combination boxing/cardio boot camp class I took at Fournier’s Fitness a week or so ago). Yesterday I borrowed some cute pink ones so I’m hoping to find something similar. Whilst laughing at my “girlie” punching technique I was told that I was a princess which I argued until we settled on warrior princess. I like that much better. Now I’m thinking Xena for Halloween :P
Today my back is killing me and I’m swallowing Ibuprophen like candy but I think it’s a result of being forced to lift way too heavy kettlebells during Sunday’s shoot rather than a class-related injury. Good thing it’s leg day! It’s the first day of my new June weight training program and I am prepared to cripple myself. Here’s the breakdown of the new modified routine:
-Calf raises
-Weighted genie presses
-DB skater lunges
-BB wide stance squats
-SB leg pull-ins
-SB bench weighted leg lifts
-SB toe taps
It’s gonna be a bitch to say the least but I’m looking forward to it. Plus, leg day means headphones can be worn so I’ll be blasting something raunchy to keep me motivated LOL!
That’s all I can think of for today’s confession. I’m using today’s lunch as my weekly cheat meal because we are having Portland Pie at work and I haven’t had my precious Harbour Master pizza pie (chicken, bacon & carmelized onions) since I think January and I’m salivating just thinking about it. I’ve worked it into my diet plan for the day though so it shouldn’t mess me up too badly, aside from probably giving me a stomach ache to have to workout through haha. Anyway, have a happy day, Gym Rats! Love, your warrior princess J
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