exercise update
Dec. 18th, 2005 10:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
anotheranonLOONG time since the last update because I've not been nearly as active as I want to be.
Short version: cold weather + work = fewer walks outside. I really need to do more cardio. Right now it stands at at least 20 minutes on the exercise bike once a week followed by good intentions the other 2-3 days I want to do it :P
Slacked a little bit on weights; I get through both upper and lower body once every week and a half or so (as opposed to every week) - not great but still better than nothing. I've not increased the weight, but I am adding a few reps each time. My legs are noticeably, obviously more toned, so this at least rocks :)
Fencing: sorta. Did some half-hearted footwork this week, but weather/coach scheduling has been interfering so I haven't fenced foil in almost 2 weeks :/
Today an attempt to get back in the saddle (fueled at least in part by two heavy duty coffees this morning): some upper body, 20 minutes on the exercise bike, and some rapier drills (whoo, where did that come from!? Because if there's anything I've been leaving off, it's been the bladework. Someone smack me!). My grip is more sure and I attempted some giratas* without losing too much balance. I am reminded what a fine, handsome weapon a rapier is.
I think I might be itchin' for a fight - in the masked, gloved and chest-protected sort of way, of course :)
"Most commonly, a girata is performed by either stepping to the left with the right foot or by crossing the left foot behind the right one. The main drawback of these types of footwork is that the sword loses the “support” of the feet and body and can therefore be more easily pushed aside." From this glossary, which will hopefully clear up a few of my fencing posts.
Short version: cold weather + work = fewer walks outside. I really need to do more cardio. Right now it stands at at least 20 minutes on the exercise bike once a week followed by good intentions the other 2-3 days I want to do it :P
Slacked a little bit on weights; I get through both upper and lower body once every week and a half or so (as opposed to every week) - not great but still better than nothing. I've not increased the weight, but I am adding a few reps each time. My legs are noticeably, obviously more toned, so this at least rocks :)
Fencing: sorta. Did some half-hearted footwork this week, but weather/coach scheduling has been interfering so I haven't fenced foil in almost 2 weeks :/
Today an attempt to get back in the saddle (fueled at least in part by two heavy duty coffees this morning): some upper body, 20 minutes on the exercise bike, and some rapier drills (whoo, where did that come from!? Because if there's anything I've been leaving off, it's been the bladework. Someone smack me!). My grip is more sure and I attempted some giratas* without losing too much balance. I am reminded what a fine, handsome weapon a rapier is.
I think I might be itchin' for a fight - in the masked, gloved and chest-protected sort of way, of course :)
"Most commonly, a girata is performed by either stepping to the left with the right foot or by crossing the left foot behind the right one. The main drawback of these types of footwork is that the sword loses the “support” of the feet and body and can therefore be more easily pushed aside." From this glossary, which will hopefully clear up a few of my fencing posts.
