Training Day 2

February 28th, 2008 Brunette

I have realized something very vital when hiring a personal trainer - never be late and never miss a session. I am only on my second training session, so neither one pertains to me. I have been there both times, ready to go, unfortunately the same can not be said for my personal trainer.

I was there at 8 AM, walking my ass off on the treadmill, watching Good Morning America, and getting the most horrendous cramp in my foot. I kept going. After 25 minutes of walking and almost 15 minutes into my training session, my trainer was still not there. I kept walking!

Well, 8:45 AM rolled around, signaling the end of the training session that she never showed for and time for me to shower and head off to work. It’s weird, I thought the client was suppose to ditch training, not the other way around.

Still no return phone call, no reply to my email, but that’s OK… I was still there, devoted to getting my body and mind in shape, too bad my personal trainer can’t be as devoted.

Now, I know there are always reasons why someone might miss, but if you know you have an appointment and can’t make it, call the night before, call the morning of, something, so you don’t leave someone like me hanging that already is having issues with the reason for a personal trainer to begin with.

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Training Day 1

February 27th, 2008 Brunette

Yesterday was the day, but of course when I got a minute to even think about writing the post it late last night and I was exhausted, so bed won over the post. Anyway, I was surprised with myself, I didn’t die - that right there lets me know I can go another day.

Hurting, nope, not yesterday, but today my body is on fire. I felt it yesterday during the work out, but boy I am more than feeling it today. Like my optimistic friend Ryan reminded me yesterday, my muscles have been put into shock. Heck, I stand up, sit down, pick up my kids - you know, normal everyday movement. I have officially pissed my body off.

My normal routine: treadmill or stair climber for 15 minutes to warm up, then 30 minutes of complete muscle confusion. Kelly (my trainer) told me I will never do the same thing twice. Each day I work with her, she will work my body differently, but still in a combination where each part will work off the other.

Know what, she’s the expert, I trust her because I have no clue. Have at it! The only other thing that I have to do is increase my water intake. She wasn’t to happy about my hydration level. Once she explained where my hydration should be and knowing where mine is currently, I am surprised I didn’t look more like a raisin.

I am trying to be very optimistic about my training and why I am doing it. So yes, it was a very good first session with many more to come. That means a ton more posts letting you all know exactly how out of shape I am.

Count’ em Ryan - there are at least 3 points of optimism. Have a great day all!

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