And it is time for action. I have been touting the benefits of strength training for years, but I have been unable to incorporate strength training into my training plan on a consistent basis. I’m a confessed cardio junkie…perfer the endorphin high, calorie burn, and cleansing sweat associated with vigorous aerobic exercise. My choice is outdoor activity versus the claustrophobic, boorish, iron ambiance of a gym…time to let go of that excuse if I am serious about gaining muscle, strength, and power, maintaining bone, and perfecting my posture.
Started training tonight with personal trainer, Brenda Holzer and she put me through an 8 exercise, 15 reps, 3 set, total body routine. I’ll let you know how I feel tomorrow…stay tuned.
Awwww, Gwen… my little cardio junkie! Don't you know that you can get high, get a good calorie burn, and also a cleansing sweat from a good strength workout?! You can also do strength training outdoors if the gym really bothers you that much! Yes, time to let go of the excuses! Also, 3 sets of 15 reps of 8 exercises is kinda boring… 15 reps borders on endurance activity rather than muscle building, and did you know you can get 80% of the strength gains from 2 vs 3 sets? Hopefully this workout was just a starter and it will get better. Have fun! Take it outside once in a while!