My “Workout” Routine

You might be wondering why I’ve used quotations around workout, and I’ll get to that, but first let me just say, working out has never been in my routine.

I played softball in school and was on the traveling all-stars, and went to state. Even then, working out was not in my routine.

To workout was the same as being punished, so as an adult, I have forever chosen not to punish myself.

Until recently. I’ve noticed that I’m losing muscle mass and feeling stiffer in the mornings. Hell, I am stiff even after hours spent on cam each day.

My “Workout” Journey:

Six months ago: I decided I should try resistance bands. I asked MtnMan to order a set for me.

Three months ago: I unpackaged the resistance bands that MtnMan ordered. I looked them over; they are giant rubber Bands.

Two months ago: I bought a yoga mat.

Six weeks ago: I made a plan to start a “workout” routine. That’s as far as that went.

Two weeks ago: I found stretching and resistance band charts, and printed them out, where they sat untouched for awhile.

Three days ago: On my lunch break I did my first workout. I stretched, not skipping any of them, even though a few were redundant, and a couple made my left hip burn.

Two days ago: I started my day working out. My butt muscles hurt.

In Conclusion:

It’s not so bad, however, I am not even a “LEVEL 1” because I can only get through 1 set, and not three. That will come with repetition, I have no doubt, and eventually my butt muscles will stop hurting.

I have always heard that workouts are like drugs, it gives you a high with your endorphins (or whatever), but so far I am lacking that natural drug because I am not having fun.

With that said, I am looking forward to seeing results by tomorrow. Ha! In all seriousness, hopefully in four weeks. I think that’s a good goal, and that might keep me on track to maintaining a solid schedule. I am, afterall, a routine oriented person.

Here’s hoping I am still doing this in 12 months. Care to make a wager against me?

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