Well, our first workout is over with. It took me about 8-9 minutes (a night) to do. (I did two reps for each. Which means I watched the video through twice and then went back and did two more reps of the "seesaw" and "reverse wood chop" for my other side). It didn't get me panting but it did give my muscles a wake up. Perfect for our starter wouldn't you agree? Hopefully, in the future, our starter workout will become the "warm up".Oh, and if you were wondering why I didn't add stretches for a "warm up" is because we weren't doing anything that really required a "warm up". Actually, anything that doesn't strain the body too much can be considered a "warm up". Besides, we'll get into stretches later.
Yesterday I went out and bought a fitness ball. (10-30 dollars at Dicks sporting goods. Mine cost $11) The size you get has to do with your height( 4’11-5’3 should get 55cm, 5’4-5’10 should get 65cm, and 5’11 or taller should get 75cm) I have been finding a lot of great exercises using the fitness ball. But because those aren’t something everyone has lying around the house I won't post any fitness ball exercises until next week. Oh, and while your at it, pick up some weights while your at it. (A.K.A Dumbbells or hexes. The plain metal ones aren’t that expensive) But as long as you have easy to hold items that weigh the same as the weights you need, you’ll be fine.
Until then I leave you with this video I found on youtube.(again, three times a week)
“5 minute Lower Body exercise routine with Dr. Tim”
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Thanks for the advice and the video. Every exercise activity requires warming up. This allows your muscles to “wake up” and start receiving the blood they require and avoid injury. It also set the energy process to use body fat and not only sugars. And coming to stretches it include calf stretches, Achilles stretches, leg extensions, hamstring extensions, hip stretches, quad stretches etc.
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