I had planned on going to Kickboxing this evening; at least attempting to get back at it after the cold-debacle. But then Erin wanted to go to Spinning class. Well, I should rephrase that: Erin had planned on working out anyway, but didn't have her MP3 player, so I suggested we go to Spinning instead. My goal was to raise and push back my seat so that my leg would be able to stretch out better. It worked... for thirty minutes, then the pain started up again. But the best part was that I actually got a great workout. I was breathing heavily, I was sweating, my legs were burning. It was excellent. I think I have figured out the tension mechanism. The teacher was really good too. Although Erin hated her (she yelled some) but that's just the push I need. Sure I hated it when she was telling me to pedal faster, but I did and my legs will thank her for it. Even though my knee hurt I made myself use heavy weight for squats. I mean if it is going to hurt anyway, I might as well be working my quads more. And I did lunges on the step. I'm going to have great legs just in time for pants and long underwear weather!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Finally It has Happened to Me
I had planned on going to Kickboxing this evening; at least attempting to get back at it after the cold-debacle. But then Erin wanted to go to Spinning class. Well, I should rephrase that: Erin had planned on working out anyway, but didn't have her MP3 player, so I suggested we go to Spinning instead. My goal was to raise and push back my seat so that my leg would be able to stretch out better. It worked... for thirty minutes, then the pain started up again. But the best part was that I actually got a great workout. I was breathing heavily, I was sweating, my legs were burning. It was excellent. I think I have figured out the tension mechanism. The teacher was really good too. Although Erin hated her (she yelled some) but that's just the push I need. Sure I hated it when she was telling me to pedal faster, but I did and my legs will thank her for it. Even though my knee hurt I made myself use heavy weight for squats. I mean if it is going to hurt anyway, I might as well be working my quads more. And I did lunges on the step. I'm going to have great legs just in time for pants and long underwear weather!
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3 comments:
But just think how great your legs will look next spring if you keep up the awesome leg workouts!
Maybe you should ask your doctor about your knee next time you go in - it probably doesn't need a special appointment, but it would suck to ruin your knee if there was something you could do about it to prevent a big problem in the future. If moving the seat helps though, could you move it even a little more to make it through the class?
Anyway, way to make spinning count as a real workout!
I thought about asking my doctor... but it's a little odd to say my knee hurts, but ONLY when I bike. She'll just say STOP BIKING. It doesn't hurt when I run, kickbox, eliptical, anything else. I do have an appointment next week though.
Good commenting girls!
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