Well, I've had my birthday and I'm now 47 years old. Time I start thinking of more than my heart health. We all know that as you get older, the body starts to do funny things... bones and muscles are not exception! I don't want shrivelling bones and muscles as they are both important if I want to continue to do the activities I enjoy doing -like running and hiking! We have our trip around Mont Blanc this summer, which will have us walking 18 to 20 km each day, and my first marathon in the spring, 42.2 km of running... - I need to be in tip top shape for both...which means working out different parts of my body... hence joining a cross fit gym.
So far, I've had 4 sessions with a personal trainer and I love it! The first session wasn't too difficult as it was more of an assessment so the trainer can have an idea of what I can do. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't easy! You have to push yourself if you want to see what you can do! Part of that session was also learning all sorts of proper form when working with weights and kettlebells and the likes. If you know me, you know it can take me time to get it. I have to feel it to understand it. I warned my trainer that he would need to be patient (haha). I'm happy to report that he is very patient!
Last night was my fourth session. Let me tell you... this morning, I found muscles I forgot I had! Boy oh boy! That was a great workout! I already feel somewhat stronger - mentally at least! Of course the muscles take more than 4 times of doing something to get stronger... but I will get there!
The reason this training should be helpful for my running is that there is a lot of hip work... which is a big part of my problem - weak core and hips -which cause issues with IT band and other things... so watch out Spring running! I will be ready for you!
I look forward to seeing how this will help with my running goals this year. Fingers crossed that I will see great results!
What gym did I join? Check them out here: Cross fit 613
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