Medicine Ball

Digg! this story! Digg! this story. December 8th, 2008 leisa

Loved how my arms and back felt after my workout early in the week.  Used the 8 lb medicine ball to do a variety of exercises this a.m.   I like the way particular muscles respond to being put in load position (position + weight (optional)) and then using very small movements (both directions) to work the muscle further.  Callanetics (that old blast from the past) uses such a load and then small movement dynamic.  You will feel it, as it’s a great way to fatigue the muscle quickly. More importantly, (I think), because the circular motions are controlled and are a fine muscle movement, more minor muscle groups are engaged.

I also worked my leg muscles by lifting straight out, heel as high as it could go and then doing small circles.

I find these exercises to be very effective and centering.  It feels good to incorporate more strength training.

As I sit here typing, I can already feel my muscles responding.

Workout:

  • Type: Strength Training
  • Date: 12/08/2008
  • Time: 09:17:28
  • Total Time: 00:15:00.00
  • Calories: 110

Entry Filed under: Strength Training

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My blog name says it all: My goal is to be fit by 50. I created this blog to share that process. I believe that writing about one's process clarifies thinking and engenders accountability. And reading about the process of others will inspire me to reach my goal. How will I tell if I'm fit by fifty? I'll have the body of a goddess and (or!) be able to run down and rough up anyone who thinks otherwise! My avatar is a pic of my beautiful English Setter, Lucy. She has passed, but she was my running partner for many years. Would that I had a fraction of her beauty, courage and endurance.




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