Last week I started Cathe Friedrich’s October rotation for my weight work. For members of her forum, she puts together a new workout rotation each month that includes weight work using her DVDs as well as cardio, usually her DVDs as well but sometimes suggesting runs or bike rides. I have only followed her rotations once before. The October rotation uses weight work from her Shock Training System (STS) in an undulating method. I was really excited to see this rotation as I’ve been tossing around the idea of starting STS again – just not sure I’m ready to dedicate 3.5 months to the program right now.
Today was Disc 30 for shoulders, triceps, and biceps. The weights were supposed to be 85% of my one rep max for each exercise. I pulled out my workout sheets from my first go at STS and was hoping to be able to lift those weights. I assumed I had some strength loss since I completed the STS program in July. I had a lucky accident, however, and ended up lifting a lot heavier. This was mostly by accident as I left on my weighted gloves for one of the bicep exercises. So when I had planned to lift x amount, I ended up adding 1.5 lb to that. I was so angry at myself thinking I shouldn’t be struggling that hard at that weight. It was only after I had completed all four reps that I realized what I had done. No wonder it felt heavy! However, I realized that I had completely underestimated myself. If I had not accidentally left on the gloves, then I would not have pushed myself to have tried that particular weight.
Feeling pumped, literally, and desperately wanting to run outside and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous day (70+ degrees and full sun), hubby and I went down to the river to run. I felt like I was exerting no energy and could have run all day long. It was a great feeling. I went into the run excited about my weights and knowing I could put in a good run. Mind over matter.
So, I think the lesson learned is that we should never underestimate our capabilities. It’s OK to push yourself, in fact if you don’t, you’ll never know what you’re capable of.
Today was Disc 30 for shoulders, triceps, and biceps. The weights were supposed to be 85% of my one rep max for each exercise. I pulled out my workout sheets from my first go at STS and was hoping to be able to lift those weights. I assumed I had some strength loss since I completed the STS program in July. I had a lucky accident, however, and ended up lifting a lot heavier. This was mostly by accident as I left on my weighted gloves for one of the bicep exercises. So when I had planned to lift x amount, I ended up adding 1.5 lb to that. I was so angry at myself thinking I shouldn’t be struggling that hard at that weight. It was only after I had completed all four reps that I realized what I had done. No wonder it felt heavy! However, I realized that I had completely underestimated myself. If I had not accidentally left on the gloves, then I would not have pushed myself to have tried that particular weight.
Feeling pumped, literally, and desperately wanting to run outside and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous day (70+ degrees and full sun), hubby and I went down to the river to run. I felt like I was exerting no energy and could have run all day long. It was a great feeling. I went into the run excited about my weights and knowing I could put in a good run. Mind over matter.
So, I think the lesson learned is that we should never underestimate our capabilities. It’s OK to push yourself, in fact if you don’t, you’ll never know what you’re capable of.
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