Tuesday 3/6/2012
I rolled into the "feel-the-burn zone" at 11AM. I think working out kind of wakes-up my body...but Nicole works me so hard that my body is ready for bedtime at the end of the session!
So, today I held onto a resistance band that Nicole had hung from the ceiling. I pulled the band down and back, keeping my elbows up, trying to pinch my shoulder blades together, working my abdominal muscles to keep myself back in the wheelchair...and I did all this multiple times! Nicole says that the key to these exercises is repetition. Unfortunately, I agree.;) We also did pull-up-style exercises with a burly band in that same hanging-from-the-ceiling position. Nicole loves to say "OK, now do it again!" after you've finished a butt-load of sets! It's cool tho...REPETITION!
In addition, Nicole wrapped the resistance band around a pole, and we worked my core muscles by leaning forward, holding onto the resistance band, and sitting/pulling myself back to an upright position.
Then we worked on my rectus-abdominus muscles...the muscles on your sides that help you stand erect...and I leaned back&forth, holding weights.
PS- I love that Nicole finds the humor in "RECTUS-abdominus muscles"!!! Haha! We are getting along great! :)
Sounds like a great start Michelle! Rock it out!
ReplyDeleteRepetition is great! Did I mention that repetition is great! Seriously, I am so proud of you Michelle, for hitting it hard and steady. I am confident that all this sweat and tears will all be worth it!
ReplyDeleteAnd, my heart felt gratitude to Nicole for her generosity, determination and positive energy! I know that you will continue to bring out the best in Michelle and that her successes will certainly be a tribute to your dedication and efforts. Thank you Nicole!