Originally Posted by
GeorgeBMac
Three questions:
1) What kind of routines (gyms do a lot more than just dumbbells these days).
2) How long have you been doing these routines (Soreness the first couple weeks is common)
3) Have you discussed this issue with your Personal Trainer?
And, what are you goals?
... Maintain "fitness"
... Increase strength
... Lose weight
... Etc...
Ok... I guess that's four questions...
To answer your questions:
It's a mix of core work and plyometric exercises. Lunges with weights, repeat while standing on squishy pods, kettle bell, mountain climbers.
It feels a bit like Cross-fit except with less emphasis on weights and more on core. High intensity short duration exercises. Some are cardio type
things and others are sit ups, planks, etc.
I just started the routines, yesterday was my first session.
My goals are to lose weight (20-25 lb in 3 months) but also improve core strength. I haven't talked with my personal trainer about this yet.
I compete in equestrian events, very seriously in fact, but if I'm this sore, I can't do the high level stuff I need to on my horse. I can still ride, it's just that the high level stuff is not as effective when I feel so sore as to be like a wet noodle.