Who am I kidding? I went shopping yesterday and got pedicures with my friend. Ha. I am spoiled. I am going to have to start working overtime to keep up this lifestyle! It was cardio day yesterday. I procrastinated for quite some time, but I finally got off my ass and headed to the gym around 8. Lucky for me, the place is open til 11pm every night. Anyway, I rode the bike and did two sets of 5 intervals. 15seconds of hardcore biking at about 135rpms then 1minute of regular biking. Also, make sure you are not doing it at level 1, that is for people who want to read a book and bike at the same time. I did it at level 1o. Next, I jumped on the treadmill. Walk 5, Run 10min. And I did this twice. But the most important part is the stretching afterwards. It's good for your muscles and it helps you relax. There's no reason to skimp out on the stretching.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/HQ01447
Benefits of stretching
Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and flex. That's why regular stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program. Consider this:
- Stretching increases flexibility. Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring.
- Stretching improves range of motion of your joints. Good range of motion keeps you in better balance, which will help keep you mobile and less prone to falls — and the related injuries — especially as you age.
- Stretching improves circulation. Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Improved circulation can speed recovery after muscle injuries.
- Stretching can relieve stress. Stretching relaxes the tense muscles that often accompany stress.
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