One week down

Alright, alright, alright.  The first week of Les Mills Combat is done.  I do not know if you read my last post about the first day.  But remember when I said I felt so uncoordinated?  Well, I still do.  That first day we used my laptop and quickly realized that it was not going to work.  So we pulled out the old TV we used in the past, and it was so much better.  This time we were able to see the moves that Dan and Rachel wanted us to perform, as well as hear them.  When we did Insanity we tried to see what the workout would be like with out music (because they give you the option for music or not), and it was terrible.  The music helps motivate you and it was weird hearing only heavy breathing from Shaun T.  With that said we figured it would be more of the same with Les Mills.  So on Monday we choice the option of music and again like with the laptop a bad mistake.  It was really difficult to hear Dan and Rachel talking, firstly because they are from England and have an accent and secondly the music was so loud that it was almost impossible to hear them.  On Tuesday we choice no music and it was much much better.  There is still music in the background which helps you keep rhythm, gives you more motivation (I don't know about you but I like music when I am working out), and the biggest thing was to allow us hear what Dan and Rachel have to say.  As the week progressed, I definitely got better at the moves.  The left side of my body is still almost useless (seeing I am a righty),  but it's getting there.

I am with out a doubt looking forward to the coming weeks.  As we learn the moves, we will be able to go faster, harder, and with more intensity.  I already feel a difference and have been using muscles that I almost forgot that I had.  Stretching is always the most important part of exercise.  It helps you stay flexible keeping a good range of motion, and also helps prevent injuries by allowing you muscles to keep their elasticity.  With Les Mills Combat this is especially important.  I have used and stretched my groin muscle in this series more then I ever have before.  I am waiting for the day when I am able to get my round house kick above my head.  It will be done before this workout series is completed.  If you are looking for a different type of workout or just want to try something new, I can't recommend Les Mills Combat enough.

Hope that you all have a great weekend.

The past 2 years a few of my friends and I have done a workout program called Insanity.  Doing this workout got me into great shape, and really helped kick me in the butt after the holidays.  This year we decided to try something else, and we chose to do Les Mill Combat.  This is a workout series that is based on mixed martial arts.  With that said over the next 60 days I am going to do my best to leave a little post.  So sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy the stories to come.

This past Monday was the first day that we started this program and all I can say is I have never felt so uncoordinated in my life.  This day's workout was primarily punches and kicks.  And here comes my first excuse.  In the past we would cart out a TV and DVD player into an open area that we have at our church.  This year I had a great idea of trying to use my laptop (which is quite large to be honest), which would make set up and break down so much easier.  Well it did not work like I was hoping that it would.  Despite the size it was hard to see and follow the moves that they were having us do.  You would be in the middle of what you thought was right only to look up and see that they are doing something else.  So with a mix of learning the moves and not being able to see what Dan and Rachel were doing left us throwing our limbs around all willy-nilly.  But it was a great workout and really got you to focus on your body, and I know by the end of this program we will all be better.  So things to take away from yesterday's workout.

1. Man I was out of shape after this holiday and winter lull
2. I need to start stretching more because I could have sworn I tore a leg muscle trying to roundhouse kick the air
3. At the end of this program I can enter an Octagon and demolish everyone

I only kid with the last point.  But I am exited and looking forward to where this workout series will bring me.

Welcome

Hello and Welcome,

My name is Hunter and I don't know about you, but I love all things sports and fitness.  My whole life has revolved around activities that are played on fields, courts, rinks, snow, or in water.  Needless to say I am a very active person, and staying fit will not only help me succeed in these sports that I love so much to be a part of but will also help keep me healthy and help prevent injuries.  I hope you enjoy your stay and that you are entertained by my rants.

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