Well the day did not start well, since when I arrived at the gym it was just under 40 degrees and I quickly discovered that the gym was locked- stranding me and the staff outside. When they finally got someone down there to open the gym I had missed the chance to perform my usual mobility program (although I had performed a shortened version on the cold concrete outside). I was also still coughing up all kinds of fun stuff from my lungs. Based on the above I decided to do a shortened (20-30 minute) workout of just a few compound exercises for low reps and one set a piece. Something that would allow me to feel my muscle working without getting my lungs too upset.
I felt pretty weak as I struggled through a leg press, dumbbell dead lifts, push-ups, one-legged squats, and chin-ups. I decided to try and salvage some personal dignity by attempting a personal best on the biangular bench press- an exercise I haven’t done in a LONG time. I layed down to start my usual visualization process when out of nowhere a coughing fit hit me. I sat up, collected myself, and then layed back down. Again I began coughing, and this time it was bad enough that I almost left the contents of my stomach (one smoothie and a protein shake) on the floor of the gym.
At that point (ten minutes into my workout) I knew it was time to pack it up and head home. I had to face the realization that I had not yet recovered and that I woke up at 3:45 a.m. for no good reason. As I sit here typing this I am still upset that I couldn’t get in a decent workout. Better luck on Friday perhaps?
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Don’t be too hard on yourself. The first day(s) back after being sick or missing extended workouts is tough. I take a slow approach coming back, because the energy level just isn’t there.
TT,
Take it from an asthmatic with severe allergies who gets pneumonia or bronchitis or both every spring (and often in the fall);
It is hard to come back from this stuff, but if you keep at it, one day, it’ll be like coming back to life again.
I do it by promising myself that if I show up and do my best for ten minutes, I am allowed to quit if I still want to…and I still get to count it as a work out.
Just my little personal “Head Fake”.
Don’t get discouraged.
I started posting again.
Apparently my laziness has made my blog more popular than ever. Hmm… strange. How goes the blogging with you?
TT,
Just wanted to let you know that I am sing the WikiHow article you recommended for doing 100 push-ups. I’m the weakest link in the push-up catagory in our school…at least among the senior students. everytime I get up around 50 or so and try to do more I end up with a frozen shoulder (old torn AC injury) or something and have to start all over. Im hoping this program is well-desinged enough to get me to 100!!
Don’t worry, if I end up hurt again I realize it’s my own dumb fault…you only get credit.
You are all so determined and tough! A cold and exercise just don’t seem to match all that well together – at least for me. While my body’s immune system is fighting nasty invaders I prefer helping out with cups of chamomile or mint tea. Slowing down actually helps me get back faster to my usual workout routine.
Hey! I haven’t been back in awhile… I just lost a baby and my sister in law might lose my niece at 25 weeks…. sorry to be gloomy, but how are you doing? I need pics!