Monday, February 14, 2011

Day 32.. left knee issues

Going good on Day 32 although left knee is making my life less than fun.  I used the support of the back of a chair to fulfill my lunges and got through them. Right is fine, albeit sore but left lunges were done using a chair.  I tried the jumps but had to stop at 9 per set as left knee was telling me to stop.   I was fine with the 1350 skips (felt good) and other exercises. Did them all a little slower than usual.

Can certainly feel the 'da vincis' did their thing: shoulders are pumping as I sit at my desk. Also did pull ups in place of inclines - with the aid of a chair placed around 1/2 a metre behind me. It was good and boy can I feel the effect. Did some without the chair to start with but failure is almost immediate.

Food going well - wondered if taking an extra egg-white at night (at dinner) has any benefit. Bought eggs at Costco (cheap, bulk) although they are smaller than usual ones. To be honest, feeling a little lethargic and tired all day: almost like I need a day of rest.  Keeping at it though with my end-goal in mind. Going to sleep really early to get up early - but not much happening in evenings so fine to do this for the duration of the program.

Actually, just feeling my quadriceps then and even though I used the support of a chair for my lunges, I can feel the effect. This is the same with my calves which ache from the 1350 skips I assume.

Keeping at it. This is a program where the end goal needs to be clearly front and centre of your mind; otherwise it is difficult to stay motivated. Giddyup.

4 comments:

  1. same here re left knee.. for me the jumpropes are no fun tho! hope it gets better soon.

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  2. Dude, that's what happens once you turn 50.

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  3. @ Marc: smart arse..

    @ Aki: thank you - hope your knee gets better soon too.

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  4. Maybe you and Aki need to tweak your right knees, too. Then you'll be balanced! I kid, I kid. Take care of those things. All those creeps and floor jumps are tough enough as is!

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