I wanted to share a quick story about my workout today. My friend Neil and I were doing interval training, 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. We ended up doing 38 sets, which by the format took 38 minutes. It was extremely intense.
We had done 10 sets of one exercise and 6 rounds of a 3 exercise circuit. 28 down, 10 to go. The last exercise was going to be for 10 rounds. It was a side to side plyo hop on a 20" plyo box. I got through the first 30 seconds fine. Out of breath, but fine. My second time through my quads started to lock up on me. I'm not talking a little spasm I'm talking leg buckling practically dropping me to the ground spasm. At first, I thought to myself "You've done plenty, just stop now." The problem with that is I know how powerful the mind is. I knew that if I looked within, focused on my breathing, and worked my hardest, I would be fine.
That's what I did. I felt it coming on at the 15 second mark of round 3 but I kept focusing on my breathing. Round 4 no problem. Same for round 5-10.
I am all for listening to our bodies and knowing when to call it quits, but don't sell yourself short. Do a quick analysis of the situation and if there is a chance you can continue, you better get to your feet and get moving.
I just spoke to Rachael and we are going to do another workout when she gets home. What can I say, I love to workout.
Stay Strong!
Joshua Mandel
Cranford New Jersey Personal Trainer
New Jersey Boot Camps
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