This week has been a totally anaerobic one for exercising. The knee pain has subsided markedly, the layoff from pounding the pavement has allowed for healing.
That comes at a price of course, the endurance is surely taking a beating from this enforced layoff. Guess it boils down the the cliche of having no free lunches in the real world, everything comes with its own sticker price!
What has been good though, is the ten minute mini (micro?) workout in the mornings (and lesser the evenings). Consistency is a good word, and the virtuous cycle built up there is visible. Concentrating on the abdominals, butt and upper body and resulted in a more toned body shape- albeit one hidden (still) by all those flubbery blubbery!
One thing is for sure in these workouts: the number of repetitions has gone up, each rep is better controlled ANDDDD.... the burning sensation in the muscles is THERE!
Which is a good thing, it shows that the muscle tissues are being forced to work harder, breaking down in order to continue holding the body through the reps and subsequently being repaired during the rest cycle throughout the day.
So in yet another paradox of this real world, pain is good! At least to an extent, as it shows the body adapting. BUT.. at the same time, if the pain becomes unbearable, STOP and listen to your body. It is the body's way of stopping you from damaging your own body!
