1. I downloaded the Couch to 5K Running app.
I started this program (C25K) over the summer, and had a lot of success with it. I made it to week five or six before Joel got back from his deployment, and then dropped it like a bad habit. It got some glitch or something, so I deleted it off of my phone. Since I had that awful run time, I thought it was time to go back to the basics and start over. Week 1, Day 1 completed. Week 1 Day 2, to accomplish (hopefully) tomorrow.
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| Great and free! |
2. I bought a heart rate monitor.
Now, I don't know if this is total BS or what, but Joel listened to a fitness guru talk about how you should train your body within your target heart rate. I wore it for the first time when I did the above run, and at about halfway through it, I never got back down to my target heart rate. Now, I don't know what to really do about that, but I will be having a googlefest to try and figure out how to get back in my target heart rate while doing the C25K program. And while I don't have much experience with heart rate monitors, I have to say the one I bought was super comfortable to wear and program, so if you're looking for one, I would definitely think it's a good one for the basics.
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| Bought from Amazon here. |
3. I hired a personal trainer.
Some might consider this cheating a bit, bit I'll be the first one to admit I need help. I bought some kettlebells for home and I have a yoga DVD, but I find that I never want to do them. I would much rather go to a yoga or exercise class. I know trainers cost an arm and a leg, but there is a fellow milspouse that does personal training on base for much less than normal gyms start at. I know where I am weak at, and that's pushing myself. But, I am excellent at staying on a schedule, so having her there for accountability will be the push that I believe I will need in the beginning. My first meeting with her is on 22 January. I hope I'm ready!
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4 comments:
You go girl! I think the personal trainer is a great idea! I need to get in gear myself, or as you cleverly said get my "rear in gear" (love it!) Im thinking of getting an elliptical b/c that is the one exercise I actually stick with. But such an investment! AGh!
You are awesome! I think a personal trainer is a wonderful idea. :)
I wish i could hire a personal trainer! around here the deals are hard to come around! and I cant believe I didn't look on amazon for that watch! *#&)^(& I bought it at Kohl's [$200] lol although i used it for two days and brought it back after a month because i never used it, i thought it would be motivation but It was a waste of money for me. I hope this all works for you GOOD LUCK!
I hope the HRM helps! I have one and I haven't used the heart rate part but I keep up with my pace/milage.
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