A Day of Rest

Yesterday I had an orange theory class even though I was sore. I know, I know. I consistently make poor choices when it comes to resting my body, but I had no idea I was going to be THIS sore. You sign up for classes at least 24 hours ahead of time so I couldn't plan for the craziness that unfolded on Sunday, but anyways that is not what this post is about.

Yesterday when I woke up my legs were stiff. I tried to walk around a little bit at work, but it just wasn't enough. i also ended up failing myself by not doing my 20 minute bike peddler. Overall a no bueno situation. However I headed straight home after work to change and head over to the gym. Once I got there I promised myself I wouldn't go crazy (I don't even know why I bother lying to myself), and waited for class to start. When class started I took off flying since it was distance specific and we had to try to accomplish this workout in 11 minutes: .30 mile run, 30 kettle bell squats, row as long as it took you to run .30 - 1:52 minutes for me. Next it was: .20 mile run, 20 kettle bell jumping jacks, and row as long as it took you to run .20 - 1:32. Finally you ran .10, 10 kettle bell row ups on each arm, 10 kettle bell dead lifts, row as long as you run - 35 seconds. I forgot to do the stupid kettle bell dead lift but finished everything else. I know what you're thinking.. She didn't take it easy.. And you were right.. I didn't. We did those set twice for both cardio 11 minute blocks. 

In the weight room we did a bunch of arm workouts for both circuits we were in there. i don't remember the order of each circuit but these are the exercises i remember doing. It started off with 10 chest presses, 10 bicep curls, 10 jumping jacks, 10 power push ups, 10 bench rows, 10 chest flys, 10 bull crushers, 30 mountain climbers, and 10 dips. 

After class I knew I was physically spent, so I headed home and took it easy for the rest of the night.. When I woke up this morning my calves were on fire and figured today would be a great day to rest. So today I rested and  i will resume workouts tomorrow morning. 

In other news I am tracking my calories again. It's been three days and I feel like this app has prevented me from stuffing my face with crap. Ill try this for at least month and see what happens... Off to sleep :) happy trails everyone!!!


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