Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Week 2, Day 8... with some bonus work!

So today was day 8, back to core synergistics.  I was able to keep up with some of the exercises more, and I tried to focus on technique, rather than keeping up with the pros on the dvd.  What's the point in doing it if I don't do it right?  Anyway, despite how much it hurt during the workout, I found it to be another fulfilling day.  I always feel better afterward, which helps with my motivation to get going in the first place.  Just have to think, 'its only an hour, its only an hour'...  Then I think of the results that I might see when I finish the next couple of weeks.  I'm tired of being plane ol' lanky Josh.  I want to be lean, muscular Josh. 

To top off the day the wife and I went outside tonight to shovel some snow... ok, it was a lot of snow!  It actually felt good to get out there and loosen up some muscles a little bit.  I was feeling a little constricted, but now I'm feeling better.  It was like having a second workout today.  Instead of taekwondo, I shoveled snow.  However, I remembered an exercise from the synergistics video, pick it - put it up (not sure of the actual name), that helped me shovel the snow more effectively; and with less stress on my back.  I tried to utilize my core muscles, rather than just my legs and back, and that worked out great. 

Hopefully me and Eli get to go to class tomorrow.  With belt testing less than a month away, we need to focus on week areas, and elaborate on strong ones.  I want to work more with Eli on his board breaking skills, that way he's more confident when it comes down to doing it in class.  Other than that, he's ready for testing.  He knows his form, his kicks are getting much better, and his fitness has drastically improved.  Super proud of him. 

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