blog-neglect

So again I have been neglecting my blog but that is not at all a reflection as to how my workouts and such went this week.  I'm just feeling that overwhelming tiredness that I am tired of complaining about...like that play on words there?

I am joining Spark www.sparksportconditioning.com. It is pretty expensive but I think it will give me the jolt I am looking for.  If I end up loosing the pounds faster it will be worth it.  I went in for the intro-session today and was timed on the base line work out.  it consisted of a 500m row, 40 squats, 30 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, and 10 chin-ups.  My time was 6:58 the trainer said that it was a fairly impressive time for the first time out so I was happy with that.

Sunday was a day off.

Monday- I went to Spark again for my first full session.  The work-out consisted of a lengthly warm-up which I found very effective,  the say it is exactly the same every day.  Then lots of running drills ending with some wind-sprints.  A definate plus to the class format is being able to push your self a bit harder to edge out your class mate.  We then proceeded to "Totals day"  where we did olympic style powerlifting and the goal was to increase the weight as you lowered your reps until you maxed out.  These totals then go on the wall under your name as a goal to beat next time.  Since it was my first time we mainly focused on form for Squats, Press and Deadlifts.  It was fun to use the bumper plates as they are larger then regular gym plates and it makes it look like you are lifting way more than you are.  I quite enjoyed this segment and gave me something new to strive to.  The trainer said although today wasn't "balls out" (his quote not mine)  It is still good to work on strength and learning the exercises properly for when it comes time to do the work out full out.  All in all I am very excited to continue going.

As for diet I've been doing better than I have in the past for the last few days. I am going to keep it up.  I'm hoping to see it reflected in the scale on Saturday as it is our mid point for the Biggest Loser group I started.