Let me start here by saying I know all kinds of things about fitness, workouts, etc. I'm no educated trainer, it's just that I've been doing serious fitness on and (mostly) off since I left high school. And while I value my public education PE, the only times I felt like I got a workout was swimming, the occasional high-spirited soccer game, and those shuttle runs. You know, the ones with the eraser, running back and forth? Anyway, I have lots of experience starting fitness routines ... and a lot of experience stopping. This is another path I'm changing along my JoySmithing journey.
So I have a different game plan this time around. My schedule is like everyone else's - full - but I can't let that be an excuse anymore. My goal is to do a workout, a hard day on the property, or hike, at least 4
days a week. Yes, I know I will get thrown off track sometimes, but
every week my goal is 4 days, and every week is a new week.
Anywho, some guys I know recently got a gym space. Like, it's their private gym. These guys do CrossFit. They aren't a CrossFit gym, but they do CrossFit-style workouts. And they've given me open access to their gym space. I have never, ever done CrossFit. I've seen it on TV and it looks intense. So last night after work I went to the gym for my first-ever CrossFit workout. And if you don't know what I speak of, just ask "Mr. Googlepants". (Thanks, Justin Rhodes!)
Did I say it looks intense? Well, that's because it is. Let's be real here. I know I am out of shape. I am not overweight, but I am NOT fit. And fit is the goal, fit is joyful. Well, my first workout was all of 10-15 minutes, and my lungs were burning a bit and my legs are STILL sore this morning. I am wishing I lived in a one-story house right now. 😬 But I have started. And you can't take a journey without the first step.
CrossFit 11-28-16: 21-15-9 Thrusters with 15# dumbell, 5 min box up and over with burpees, modified push up.
Sore but Joyfully yours,
K
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