Enjoying the Ride
Have you ever heard people say “I hate exercise.” When I hear that, I laugh. For some people, going to a gym to lift some heavy crap and run their your ass off to get nowhere can be hell. For these people, I don’t even recommend that they even do that kind of exercise. I recommend they do another kind – sports, bootcamps, or whatever else floats your boat. If you hate exercise and are overweight, you’ll have to face the fact that you can either diet your way 100% of the way to losing X amount of pounds or you can have some fun engaging in an activity you actually like and lose the weight and gain the benefits of exercsie. The hardest part is getting started. If you’re overweight, it can be daunting to start up Ultimate Frisbee with those who would probably die of starvation in two days in the desert without food (while you would probably last for a month)! Well, at least you would know who would survive the longest.
Von
Although your message is one of motivation it is a little disappointing to hear phrases such as “big booty” and your last statement. It is already hard to feel like an outcast because of extra pounds one may carry but when others especially people such as yourself make it sound as if you are shaking your finger at us makes it even harder. I hope for future posts you will leave out the disparaging commentary. Thank you.
Hi Lady Y
Sorry about that. I changed the wording right after I saw your comment. I myself have a big booty and I didn’t mean it to be offensive. I apologize to those who read it and took it offensively.
Von
You sound like a very good trainer. One question that I have is about tight muscles. What is the best way to deal with them pre- and post workout? I am train for a 5k and although I am not in any pain my calves get tight making it harder to run longer than 10 minutes. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Y
Stretch the calves before and after working out. Also, periodically stretch them at work and at home. Once they improve, you can stretch them less often, but still stretch them before and after working out. Also, wear flat shoes as much as possible (while of course minimizing high heels). Foam roll the calves also before working out.