Well, actually, I am at work. But I am doing my best to have fun. I have 80's rock banging away in my headphones as I try to push up productivity. We are having a potluck in a little while - I ordered in crab Rangoon and egg rolls as my contribution - yea, working hard. :)
As for the healthy thing, yesterday I was too busy to workout. Those are words I hate, but I am going to make up for it tonight and tomorrow. Tonight it's time to mow, originally planned for tomorrow, but with the heat index going over 100 again, uh no. Instead I will do the yard tonight and believe me, it's a workout!
Tomorrow it's a workout with my mom. She wanted to try kick-boxing with me leading the way tonight, but instead it's going to be golf for her. I am very proud of her by the way. She has joined the YMCA Healthy Living Center as part of the Livestrong program. It helps cancer survivors and patients become healthier to help ward off the chance of recurrence. Mom is several years past Ovarian cancer now, but anyone who has had that has a better chance of breast cancer and vice versa. So, I am happy she is grabbing this opportunity - I have no intention of losing her anytime soon.
Mom and I will beat the heavy bag tomorrow afternoon. I plan to put in a swim before we meet up. Then I will be 'caught up' on my workouts for the week. That's the key you know. If life gets in the way, be flexible, make a plan and follow through. I'm proud that I am able to do that.
Well, I better go, fried food will be here soon to share with my co-workers. I know, "Bad Kate!" But really, anything in moderation.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Showing posts with label boxing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boxing. Show all posts
Friday, July 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I LOVE Boxing!
I hit the YMCA Healthy Living Center to workout with Gwyn today. Did I mention she rocks? :)
She had me beating the heavy bag again, it's always a great release. Tons of sweat, thumping, anger and heavy breathing rolled into something constructive. She keeps telling her son he would like it - she's right. Imagine teenage aggression channeled!
That's why the Des Moines Police Department has had great success with their boxing club. It takes kids off the streets and away from senseless violence and gives them a way to put their fists to real use. It's really too bad that budget cuts have caused them to have to cut the program. Some great company like Everlast or Coca-Cola (Gatorade) should sponsor the program and ask for naming rights. (Just sayin'.)
As for me, my arms end up like jell-o and my heart races, I never have to wonder if I have 'worked' - oh, I have worked! The only real problem for me is my kicking. I am getting into that part because my knee is handling more output, but my hips are another story. Gwyn had me try side kicks today - um, no.
My hip flexors are so tight I thought I was going to rip something. I tried the right leg too, thinking the left was the only problem because of my knee - um, no. It didn't put me in as much pain as the left, but it still got really cranky. The left side is still sore. So, when I go to PT with Kristi next week, I will have to talk to her about that.
And about my left shoulder. LOL. It's always my left, if anyone can explain that, please do. My left shoulder has some kind of connector on the top that just feels like a knife is going through it depending on what I am doing. Push-ups are okay, unless I have down arm raises first. Today it was keeping my arms up for jabs that started the pain. Yes, half the time I feel like a broken toy. :0
But that said, I won't let these measly pains stop me, there is much work to be done and I am up to the task.
Yours in Health,
Kate
She had me beating the heavy bag again, it's always a great release. Tons of sweat, thumping, anger and heavy breathing rolled into something constructive. She keeps telling her son he would like it - she's right. Imagine teenage aggression channeled!
That's why the Des Moines Police Department has had great success with their boxing club. It takes kids off the streets and away from senseless violence and gives them a way to put their fists to real use. It's really too bad that budget cuts have caused them to have to cut the program. Some great company like Everlast or Coca-Cola (Gatorade) should sponsor the program and ask for naming rights. (Just sayin'.)
As for me, my arms end up like jell-o and my heart races, I never have to wonder if I have 'worked' - oh, I have worked! The only real problem for me is my kicking. I am getting into that part because my knee is handling more output, but my hips are another story. Gwyn had me try side kicks today - um, no.
My hip flexors are so tight I thought I was going to rip something. I tried the right leg too, thinking the left was the only problem because of my knee - um, no. It didn't put me in as much pain as the left, but it still got really cranky. The left side is still sore. So, when I go to PT with Kristi next week, I will have to talk to her about that.
And about my left shoulder. LOL. It's always my left, if anyone can explain that, please do. My left shoulder has some kind of connector on the top that just feels like a knife is going through it depending on what I am doing. Push-ups are okay, unless I have down arm raises first. Today it was keeping my arms up for jabs that started the pain. Yes, half the time I feel like a broken toy. :0
But that said, I won't let these measly pains stop me, there is much work to be done and I am up to the task.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Spinning Just Within My Control
I am having the kind of week where, if I don't have a note telling me where to be next, I will forget everything. So, sorry I forgot to blog yesterday, it's getting crazy.
Quick workout updates with Gwyn at YMCA Healthy Living Center: Monday was lots of upper body, tough but good. Tuesday was a morning water workout when I confused my times for physical therapy and refused to waste a trip to Clive. Then with Gwyn in the afternoon it was kickboxing and core, still loving boxing - even used my new gloves. Today it was lower body and some core and to be honest, compared to the other two days this week, it was easy. However, the first two were really hard, so it's all relative.
My dad is doing well post operation for his hip. Thank you for the kind words via e-mail and post. He is doing two PT sessions today, so he will be exhausted tonight. I am so busy I am probably not going to get to Mercy West Lakes to see him. The good news is he is on track to check out tomorrow. BTW - I wanted to share my opinion of Mercy WL really quickly. Now, no one has asked me too, but I have to gush.
What a beautiful facility! It's actually visitor friendly, you can find that cafe and the patient rooms are the nicest I have seen. I am really impressed. Plus, the staff are a great bunch of pros and really on top of things. I have felt completely comfortable with my dad being there. I even rested my eyes for a few minutes in the lobby on his floor when he needed some privacy and it was so serene I nearly fell asleep - not what I think of when it comes to a hospital.
As for me, my PT went well this morning. I was noting to Kara that after a weekend that went like mine, my knee would normally be screaming, if I could walk at all. Now, after just a few weeks of therapy, it is a bit sore, but that's it. I'm not finished yet, but I feel like I can see the sign to find the end of the tunnel.
Well, I have to go, I have two interviews I need to do this afternoon for LITE 104.1's Outstanding Women You Should Know. I will tell you more about that as soon as I get chance.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Quick workout updates with Gwyn at YMCA Healthy Living Center: Monday was lots of upper body, tough but good. Tuesday was a morning water workout when I confused my times for physical therapy and refused to waste a trip to Clive. Then with Gwyn in the afternoon it was kickboxing and core, still loving boxing - even used my new gloves. Today it was lower body and some core and to be honest, compared to the other two days this week, it was easy. However, the first two were really hard, so it's all relative.
My dad is doing well post operation for his hip. Thank you for the kind words via e-mail and post. He is doing two PT sessions today, so he will be exhausted tonight. I am so busy I am probably not going to get to Mercy West Lakes to see him. The good news is he is on track to check out tomorrow. BTW - I wanted to share my opinion of Mercy WL really quickly. Now, no one has asked me too, but I have to gush.
What a beautiful facility! It's actually visitor friendly, you can find that cafe and the patient rooms are the nicest I have seen. I am really impressed. Plus, the staff are a great bunch of pros and really on top of things. I have felt completely comfortable with my dad being there. I even rested my eyes for a few minutes in the lobby on his floor when he needed some privacy and it was so serene I nearly fell asleep - not what I think of when it comes to a hospital.
As for me, my PT went well this morning. I was noting to Kara that after a weekend that went like mine, my knee would normally be screaming, if I could walk at all. Now, after just a few weeks of therapy, it is a bit sore, but that's it. I'm not finished yet, but I feel like I can see the sign to find the end of the tunnel.
Well, I have to go, I have two interviews I need to do this afternoon for LITE 104.1's Outstanding Women You Should Know. I will tell you more about that as soon as I get chance.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Make the Big Bag Pay
Another busy day... Why do I even point that out anymore? :)
I did physical therapy at 6:30 this morning with Kara at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. I feel like I am making great strides. Certainly taping my knee cap so it makes my inner quad fire is helping immensely. The other day I went up the stairs at home without thinking about it. I take that as a major victory!
Then in the afternoon it was a meet-up with Gwyn at HLC. She took me in and we did boxing. Man I love that. Everything has conspired against my getting to buy gloves these last couple of weeks, but it absolutely will get done this week some time. I want to be beating that bag more often. Gwyn noted I wasn't as mad yesterday because the bag mainly stayed in one place. LOL. That doesn't mean I held back at all.
In between rounds of punching the bag I do lower body moves to keep my heart rate up and it becomes a solid cardio experience. Awesome! I highly recommend it for great cardio and attitude adjustment.
Afterward I rushed back to work to finish my day. Ran home and watched my friend Karess' daughter Rhiannon for an hour. (She's the sweetest little girl - 2) And then changed and went to South Pacific. It was wonderful. The revival came straight from Broadway and is worth being a little tired in the morning.
If you get a chance, check it out. It's at the Civic Center through Sunday. Two highlights for me were the guy who played Billis and the baritone that played Emile. The actor who played Billis became the character. Emile had a baritone that made every woman in the audience sigh. It was really wonderful.
Yours in Health,
Kate
I did physical therapy at 6:30 this morning with Kara at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. I feel like I am making great strides. Certainly taping my knee cap so it makes my inner quad fire is helping immensely. The other day I went up the stairs at home without thinking about it. I take that as a major victory!
Then in the afternoon it was a meet-up with Gwyn at HLC. She took me in and we did boxing. Man I love that. Everything has conspired against my getting to buy gloves these last couple of weeks, but it absolutely will get done this week some time. I want to be beating that bag more often. Gwyn noted I wasn't as mad yesterday because the bag mainly stayed in one place. LOL. That doesn't mean I held back at all.
In between rounds of punching the bag I do lower body moves to keep my heart rate up and it becomes a solid cardio experience. Awesome! I highly recommend it for great cardio and attitude adjustment.
Afterward I rushed back to work to finish my day. Ran home and watched my friend Karess' daughter Rhiannon for an hour. (She's the sweetest little girl - 2) And then changed and went to South Pacific. It was wonderful. The revival came straight from Broadway and is worth being a little tired in the morning.
If you get a chance, check it out. It's at the Civic Center through Sunday. Two highlights for me were the guy who played Billis and the baritone that played Emile. The actor who played Billis became the character. Emile had a baritone that made every woman in the audience sigh. It was really wonderful.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Monday, May 3, 2010
Just Beat the Crap Out of a Heavy Bag - Feel AWESOME!
Met up with Gwyn at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. She could sense my tension and said, "Well, I have been wanting to do this with you and today is a good day." Then she took me into the empty group workout room and put me on the heavy bag.
We did a lot of upper body moves from kick-boxing. (No lower body because of the knee.) I beat the crap put of that thing so much it moved across the room in two directions. Ha! I feel empowered and the stress has washed away.
Gwyn says I can go in there any time it's empty. I'm gonna get my own gloves. I think I am in love. :)
Yours in Health,
Kate
We did a lot of upper body moves from kick-boxing. (No lower body because of the knee.) I beat the crap put of that thing so much it moved across the room in two directions. Ha! I feel empowered and the stress has washed away.
Gwyn says I can go in there any time it's empty. I'm gonna get my own gloves. I think I am in love. :)
Yours in Health,
Kate
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