By accepting this job last week, I have committed myself to quit smoking and my first client is going to be me. I greatly realize that even with my resistance workout and cardio - I haven't pushed myself nearly hard enough. (this... is a sucky realization - I do give what I thought was my all at the gym). My current cardio workout of doing 30 minute high intensity intervals is conceptually great - however, the intensity level is still low for what my body requires to get to EPOC. I like my resistance training - but got some new workouts and learned a million new ways to make it more challenging so I continue to progress and not remain stagnant.
I think my favorite part of the workshop was learning how smoking is really really really hindering my ability to do the cardio training I need or even to progress my resistance training.
I'll admit... for the first time in my life, I sat there and learned how smoking is affecting my body and I can directly relate that to exactly how I feel at the gym. I guess knowing the anatomy and reactions really help to seal the deal on quitting.
I start my new role on Thursday as a personal trainer - my new goal is to 1.5 lbs a week, quit smoking, and live by healthier guidelines for myself and also for my new clients. I am going to put together a personal trainer program based on my composition and add them to this blog and track my progress. Stay tuned for more updates!
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