Week 2

i’ve met with a trainer a few times now, and we’ve set up regular sessions of Mon / Fri for a month.  The major focus has been on the shoulders … getting them down, back and relaxed.  It requires quite a bit of focus to keep them in the right position, but it is getting easier and easier.  Each exercise also requires a little focus to keep the core tight and often when i focus too much on my shoulders (or whatever exercise we are on), i drop into a bit of a hunch … kind of hard sometimes to keep all things in-line at all times.

We played around with the ball a bit with some more core stability.  We did one where I sit on the ball and feet aren’t touching the ground, but also keeping my back straight up (as it is quite easy to lean back and maintain the balance).  Moved on to one where I am on all fours on the ball and then pull one knee off and pushing it straight back.  I think I will try one hand and one knee when I work on this at home.  My trainer also showed me one where you stand up on the ball … little bit advanced for me, but I tried it anyway … oh, and failed horribly :)   He told me his friend would just jump on the ball and squeeze it between his feet to get the balance … figured I’d try that … OOOPS … bounced right off the ball and landed on my back.  I kind of expected an epic failure so I didn’t hurt myself (although the potential for serious injury is definately there).

My trainer says he’s impressed with my balance.  Not sure how much of that is motivational BS, but i’ll take it.  i’m really enjoying this and having a trainer to talk me through stuff definately helps with the motivation.  Doing all the exercises with a goal of posture is more exciting for me than always trying to get to the next weight.  I think that will keep me motivated a lot longer than otherwise.