Monday, 2 December 2013

Getting my body back day 1

It's not always about what your body can do. For the most part - it's what your brain will allow your body to do.  

My body and brain are very weak. Today- I set out to do 8 tabata exercises. I finished four. What's tabata? 

Tabata is a variation of HIIT (high intensity interval training). 

You choose an exercise; set a timer for 20 seconds. You do as many reps in that 20 seconds as you can. Rest 10 seconds. Repeat for a set of 8. 

Today, as I chose a leg day; I had to remind myself in my poor wobbly form of two things: 

1. Keep your abs engaged. This keeps your form and keeps your mind on task. A great way to rebuild the muscle mass from your abs, legs, and brain. 

2. EAT properly. This QLD heat kills me. I don't have to do much to feel light headed and dizzy. It's important when it's hot to have had a proper breakfast and to keep hydrated. Even if that means taking another few seconds to drink some room tempature water. 

My goal is to post daily; so hold me accountable. I'm going to need it.