Muscle milk

My pre workout cocktail. It's delicious and gets me through my workout. A great shake to drink on an empty stomach right before the gym.

My mantra

My mantra is simple. As I believe all mantras should be. But it's also empowering and direct.

 

I AM STRONG

I AM CAPABLE

I AM WORTHY

Plyometric madness

My plyometric jumps are getting better.  I am doing Strength plyometric jumps including  the squat jump, knee jump and butt kicks. I am focusing on form rather then speed. And they really get  your  heart rate up.  I did a combination and I am already  sweating.  Feels great.

 

It is important to note that unless you have a stable core and strong stability, these exercises could be dangerous.

 

NASM Mid-term

It's hard to believe that I am already gearing up to take my mid-term (5th week) for the e-learning class through NASM or The National Academy Of Sports Medicine.

I am a mixed bag of emotions-nervous, excited and anxious. And although this is not the National exam that I will need to take in order to get certified as a personal trainer, it will test my knowledge and retention of the information I've learned thus far. 

Resistance training concepts
Isolated functions of major muscle groups
Fitness assessments
Flexibility training
Cardiorespiratory training
Core training
Balance training
Plyometric training
Speed, agility, and quickness training

Adapting to life

I was ill the past few days.  And I wasn't physically able to go to the gym.  And I felt awful. 

On the plus side. I am feeling much better.  And I visited the gym yesterday.  It felt great. My muscles felt tight and eager.  And while I missed most of the week, I got back to my routine. 

What I'm trying to say, is that it's not  the  end  of the world  if you miss a few days. You just have to get back on track. Life happens. We have sick days, long days at work, important appointments. And we have to make adjustments.  Our success depends on how we adapt to those adjustments.

My fresh gear

I absolutely recommend Under Armor. This is my first outfit from them. And I am completely satisfied. The material is very comfortable and breathable. Lightweight and very well made. Love the electric blue shorts. And the compression top fit like a glove.

Commitment

When you become passionate about something, that laborious task becomes an essential and satisfying part of your life. For me, that passion is in my physical fitness.  It is the gift that keeps on giving.  I am blessed and thankful for my health. Happy Holidays!