I am still very slightly sore from the workouts last Thur and this past Sun. I never stay sore that long, so that tells clearly just how intense those workouts were. No damage or harm, just soreness. However, I will say definitively that this is the kind of workout which builds the greatest muscle mass.
On the other hand, that was the last of the massive intense workouts for a little while. I have managed to get back in much better basic shape in 2 months. Starting tonight, I am changing my approach for a while. Instead of massive weights (massive compared to what I have been doing for so long), I am lowering the weight levels and going for much more targeted workouts. Mostly focusing on chest, waist, shoulders and abs.
Since I don't have to reserve as much energy for lifting weights, I think I will also start extending my time on the ski machine. The combination of the longer aerobics and less intense but possibly longer workouts will be helpful in increasing my energy level.
As it is, I have seen a very good improvement in my heart rate on the ski machine. It displays your heart rate, detected through your hands. When I started working out in early January, my heart rate went as high as 160. (That's high but I have had a naturally high heart rate for 30 years that I know of.) Today my heart rate stayed around 130, mostly lower. I admit the worse my allergies are, the higher my heart rate. For a few weeks, I've been sticking to 1/2 mile each time at the gym. That was just a warm up and did not want to expend all my energy on that before doing heavy lifting. Now it's time to start extending that distance.
Today was slower for work because of snow in the NE states. One entire insurance company closed their main offices. First time I've heard of that happening. Doesn't mean the first time it's happened, just the first I heard of it. I still made more than 70 cases, so I'm still well ahead for the week.
On the other hand, that was the last of the massive intense workouts for a little while. I have managed to get back in much better basic shape in 2 months. Starting tonight, I am changing my approach for a while. Instead of massive weights (massive compared to what I have been doing for so long), I am lowering the weight levels and going for much more targeted workouts. Mostly focusing on chest, waist, shoulders and abs.
Since I don't have to reserve as much energy for lifting weights, I think I will also start extending my time on the ski machine. The combination of the longer aerobics and less intense but possibly longer workouts will be helpful in increasing my energy level.
As it is, I have seen a very good improvement in my heart rate on the ski machine. It displays your heart rate, detected through your hands. When I started working out in early January, my heart rate went as high as 160. (That's high but I have had a naturally high heart rate for 30 years that I know of.) Today my heart rate stayed around 130, mostly lower. I admit the worse my allergies are, the higher my heart rate. For a few weeks, I've been sticking to 1/2 mile each time at the gym. That was just a warm up and did not want to expend all my energy on that before doing heavy lifting. Now it's time to start extending that distance.
Today was slower for work because of snow in the NE states. One entire insurance company closed their main offices. First time I've heard of that happening. Doesn't mean the first time it's happened, just the first I heard of it. I still made more than 70 cases, so I'm still well ahead for the week.
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