I don't know why, but I've been feeling pretty hungry for the last couple of days, it's probably something to do with my metabolism stepping up a notch or two (and hopefully) the extra muscle needing more fuel. I'm sure it will settle down in the next day or two as the body gets used to it all.
I had a terrible day with the jump rope yesterday but today was great, I really got into the groove and got through them no problem. The new exercises are interesting, but I'm totally useless at the pistol squats, and the bicycle ab exercises are deceptively tough after the first set. Like all the exercises, once you really learn to isolate the right muscles, you can start to feel the burn.
I had a stag night on Saturday, and god it was tough. Lots of pressure to drink and plenty of negative comments, but I stayed strong. As the night descended into mayhem it really became quite taxing and I just wanted to go home. But I stuck it out and felt a hell of a lot better then the rest of them the next day!
totally hear you on the exercise comments. pistol squats: i def don't seem to be getting down as far as Patrick does in his picture. but the tip on making sure the heel is flat down on the ground actually helped.
ReplyDeletemy bicycle kicks burned today and left me pretty weak on the planks too.
but agreed on what you said regarding figuring out the right isolated muscles. bring on the halfway point, slowly but surely! keep at it, mate!