All in a Day's Workout

[shanmonster]

I just got back from the gym where I did a group weight-lifting class. When we started the lunge section, the instructor said, "This one's a toughie. I'd give it a ten out of ten on the difficulty scale."

So I hunkered down and started working, left leg forward. It was pretty tough, too! My rear leg started getting the wobbles toward the end of the first set. Then we shook our legs out and continued. Holy cow, I thought. This second set is going to kill me!

I couldn't finish the second set. My right calf was quivering like it had just dropped from the cow, and I had to pause and give myself a quick little massage. Then the song ended and I realized that the instructor had forgotten to cue us to change sides.

If you do two sets, it's brutal. But with one set, I certainly wouldn't call it a ten out of ten. Maybe a seven, tops.

In either case, when I teach my dance then take my wing chun class tonight, I fully expect to be like a mass of wobbly jello. Go me....

Comments

[suzy-hendrix.livejournal.com]

were you doing BodyPump? The lunges in that class KILLED me. I had to lower myself into chairs with the help of my arms. No stairs for a couple days. serious.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Yup. I usually do BodyPump two or three times a week. Normally, the lunges don't bother me (I thank my kung fu for that), but today is a weak day. Heh....

It sounds like you really overworked yourself! Don't go quite so hard next time. Work your way up to it....

[suzy-hendrix.livejournal.com]

I agree completely, however, the instructor told us we should "add a little weight for this one." Big mistake! Never repeating that one:-p I'm still figuring out which (and why) particular muscle groups aren't as strong on me.

[xhappyx.livejournal.com]

I can do squats but still having problems with lunges (bad knee). I envy your ability.