Long Overdue Journey

The resistance training is going well.  But to alleviate the boredom from just doing regular cardio machines (a previous experience), I looked into other ways to get a good workout.  I started with a Zumba 101 course and have worked my way up to regular full speed full hour sessions several times a week.  I also started Pilates to work on my core but it is a challenge to do the moves correctly.  Finally, I decided it was time I learned how to swim.  So far I've

I have stayed consistent with these and have signed up for at least 7 more.  I don't know if my strength progress has been all that great but I've had some nagging injuriesalong the way.  But I am learning a lot about techniques and progressions.

On Saturday, we did chest and shoulders exercises to get a baseline.

Every session, we will do Ab work (both machine and planks) and stretching.

This session, I did 12 minute cardio warmup and then 33 min on eliptical with a heartrate of 161 at completion.

On Monday, we did arms and back to get a baseline.  One thing to note is that my right bicep is considerably weaker than my left -- reason unknown.  Will have to do concentration and isolation w

Today, I had my initial session with my new personal trainer.  At first, I wasn't sure he would be the right type since he seems to always be fit and I, well, have struggled...especially the past 20 years or so.  But he shared that he used to run, loved it but that his knees won't allow it anymore.  Given that I tore my MCL last October, it was nice to know someone who would be sensitive to my joint weakness.  Further, he understands how devastating a sports inj