Boot Camp Week #2

As if I didn't punish myself enough last week, I went back for more this week! I must say, this week was MUCH harder than the last. You'd think it gets easier week to week and I guess it eventually does. We just did different exercises and used different muscles than last time. It was brutal but felt good at the same time.

We use "weight" or "barbells" that look something like this:



We don't get pretty colored ones or anything. Just plain ole white but they work the same. They weigh nothing but when combined with a ton of water they aren't so "light" anymore. We did all kinds of weight exercises, all the while, keeping the weights UNDER the water but continue moving them AND your legs at the same time. It's definitely tough but I know that's the point.

While in the deep end we wear these:



Prettier color than the weights. We use the purple ones. Last week my weight belt was not cooperating. For the life of me I could not get it to get tight enough. I was pushed all over the pool and it was involuntary. It was a struggle for sure but I guess I ended up working harder to stay in one place.

I can definitely feel the after effects more today than last week. My shoulder blades got it the worst. I'll be fine and it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It did warrant taking 3 tylenol before bed last night. I was anticipating very sore shoulders/arm.

This is what the aquatic center indoor pool looks like:



Yes it really does look that color in there. I'm sure during the day it gets brighter. It's got a pretty relaxed atmosphere. The water feels great!

The drop-in, $5 per class, water aerobics bootcamp only lasts through August. So I'll only get to enjoy about 4 more classes since they are only once a week. I am really thinking about trying a regular water aerobics class. I believe they are 2 nights a week. It's actually pretty fun.

Glad I'm at least half attempting to do something for myself and my body. Even if it is only once a week. It gets me out of the house and gives me some mommy time along with some buddies!