Heather Katsoulis - Google ProfileMaybe that’s not what was intended for Turbulence Training, but that’s what my body says do do while it acclimates… Wow, was I sore the past 2 days; apparently, there’s even a technical term for it: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, DOMS. Now you know.
I did keep stretching the past 2 days, and that felt great. And today I did the second workout. It seemed easier, but I think I should’ve used more weight. How do you figure out how much weight is the right amount for the type of exercise you’re doing when it’s all new to you? I’m guessing, since I’m new to this anyway, I’ll just keep adding weight as I go until it’s a bit difficult for me but still possible to complete the sets.
So, I forgot to mention that I had been to the gym with my husband for the first workout. Teaming up with a partner can help with motivation and confidence in new situation. That said, I went on my own today and felt pretty comfortable in the weight room with a few young, buff guys.
Why am I writing about all of this? I guess I just wanted to get the truth out. Starting a new exercise program, a bit older, as a mother (with a mother’s body changes), out of shape, overweight with little time in the day can be mentally and sometimes physically too much to even consider, not to mention succeed at. And often it’s the little things, that seem almost silly to us personally, that keep us from starting out, so I thought if I just wrote about all of my hang ups and how I got through them then maybe it could help.
Also, I would love for this to be collaborative, so please tell me about your experiences starting a new healthy lifestyle of any type in the comments. All are welcome, men, women, teens, with similar and different stories to tell…
