Feeling strong
As I type this post my muscles quiver from the workout I just completed. Glass of water and mug of herbal tea by my side, fresh from the shower, I stop to record the moment: feeling strong!
After my "Cup of Yoga" morning yoga routine, I moved directly to the RBG Workout. Taking my time and attending to each exercise fully, I proceeded through the entire routine, fully completing all exercises but 1, which I did smaller sets (6 reps instead of 10, 2 sets in stead of three - did not want to injure or discourage myself). I did work to my limit, in a safe and aware manner.
I appreciate the challenge and simplicity of the workout. Sound incongruous? The simplicity is inthe instructions, the steps are clearly explained and accompanied by drawings. The challenge presents itself in the work he muscles do.
My goal is yoga routine daily, RBG workout 2 times a week.
The morning routine leaves me feeling invigorated, accomplished, strong, and capable - not to mention healthy!
Celebrate!
Amidst my gratitude and reflection, I think of my (great-)niece who commented during our weekly color club session last night about her ongoing conditioning to regain strength and endurance after months of taking it easy while tending a major concussion. Her uncle (my nephew) is encouraging and supporting her. Her mom, my niece, reported, "Yeah, he had her run extra distance with him on Saturday at the T.R.O.T.T. (Westmoreland County Library "Take Reading on the Trails" initiative. Here is a link to this years locations. If you are curious here in an article about the program (p.s. the lady in the photo is my niece, Naomi, and the guy pictured in the video running wearing a blue shirt and ball cap is my nephew.)
My great niece went on to lament, "Yeah, he call Monday to see if I went running with my Dad. When I told him no, Dad was not running that day, he told me, "Well - do some core work then."
While I internally chuckled at a 14 year old commenting on core work, I realized that she is an athlete from early on and enjoys playing soccer.
Her uncle, not a school athlete when he was in high school, is fit, strong and very active now: running, yoga, core work, hockey... he enjoys sports and active pursuits. He is the only person to have perfect attendance the first 2 years of T.R.O.T.T., and I bet he is striving for perfect attendance this year too.
Now I turn my attention from the physical to the mental. I will dedicate the upcoming hours to my online teaching work followed by house hunting.
Yard work is on my list, thought that may wait until the temperature cools in evening.
Balance. Bliss.
All of this.
After my "Cup of Yoga" morning yoga routine, I moved directly to the RBG Workout. Taking my time and attending to each exercise fully, I proceeded through the entire routine, fully completing all exercises but 1, which I did smaller sets (6 reps instead of 10, 2 sets in stead of three - did not want to injure or discourage myself). I did work to my limit, in a safe and aware manner.
I appreciate the challenge and simplicity of the workout. Sound incongruous? The simplicity is inthe instructions, the steps are clearly explained and accompanied by drawings. The challenge presents itself in the work he muscles do.
My goal is yoga routine daily, RBG workout 2 times a week.
The morning routine leaves me feeling invigorated, accomplished, strong, and capable - not to mention healthy!
Celebrate!
Amidst my gratitude and reflection, I think of my (great-)niece who commented during our weekly color club session last night about her ongoing conditioning to regain strength and endurance after months of taking it easy while tending a major concussion. Her uncle (my nephew) is encouraging and supporting her. Her mom, my niece, reported, "Yeah, he had her run extra distance with him on Saturday at the T.R.O.T.T. (Westmoreland County Library "Take Reading on the Trails" initiative. Here is a link to this years locations. If you are curious here in an article about the program (p.s. the lady in the photo is my niece, Naomi, and the guy pictured in the video running wearing a blue shirt and ball cap is my nephew.)
My great niece went on to lament, "Yeah, he call Monday to see if I went running with my Dad. When I told him no, Dad was not running that day, he told me, "Well - do some core work then."
While I internally chuckled at a 14 year old commenting on core work, I realized that she is an athlete from early on and enjoys playing soccer.
Her uncle, not a school athlete when he was in high school, is fit, strong and very active now: running, yoga, core work, hockey... he enjoys sports and active pursuits. He is the only person to have perfect attendance the first 2 years of T.R.O.T.T., and I bet he is striving for perfect attendance this year too.
Now I turn my attention from the physical to the mental. I will dedicate the upcoming hours to my online teaching work followed by house hunting.
Yard work is on my list, thought that may wait until the temperature cools in evening.
Balance. Bliss.
All of this.
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