Day 1

After class yesterday, around 10:20AM, I went to Alumni Arena (sport center at UB) and used the fitness center. I started out by stretching my arms and legs. For the legs, I just stand on one leg, and pull the other one backward with the other hand. Make sure you have something to hold on with to keep balance. Afterward, I went to the mats and got on my knees to do the"Bird Dog". You can learn about this technique at (http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1243489102/bclid1497991481/bctid1368763974). This is to stretch your arms and legs, so you don't pull a hamstring, etc. during training.

Once stretching was done and I was still on the mats, I laid down on my back and did 2 sets of 15 reps for "Floor Crunch and Bicycle Crunch." Once that was done, time to leave the mats and head to the "Captain Chair Crunch" with another 2 sets of 15 reps. You can watch the video of these exercises at (http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1243489102/bclid1497991481/bctid1243638280). I also did the "Lunge Crunch" right after the "Captain Chair Crunch." The exercises in this paragraph was used because it helps tighten your abs while providing control over your lower body.

Once all the abs works was done, I moved on to working out my arms, shoulders, and chest.

All of the exercises above will be repeated every time I go to the gym.

After completing all of the above, it was time to start my actual training on the treadmill. I started out by walking the first 5 minutes to warm up. This was at the speed of 2.5 on the treadmill. Once the 5 minute mark hit, I set it to 5.5 and run for 60 seconds, then started the 2.5 for a 90 seconds of walking. I did this for at least 20-25 minutes, switching from 2.5 and 5.5. Afterward, I cooled down by walking for another 5 minutes.

After completing the tread mill, I loosen up my body by, shaking my legs and arms. I did it for at least 30 seconds each, and hopped on the bicycle to pedal for at least 20 minutes. The reason why I ended with the bicycle was to watch Michael Chiacello on the the Food Network. Its great to finished the exercise with some "Food for thoughts", while at the same time teasing the people next to you.

It was fun on Day 1, but now my body is sore. Every muscles on my arms and legs aches whenever I bend them. So today, which is Tuesday, I am going to do "Crunches and the Bird Dog" at home. This way, I can let the arms and legs to relax a bit.