Added weight.

Day #19
January 21, 2009
(11 days to the Super Bowl)

It was a circuit night, so I decided to increase my weights from 3 pounds to 5 pounds. I didn’t think it sounded like that big of a deal. Just 2 measly pounds. But, I didn’t consider that I was almost doubling the weight. Spoiler alert! I did finish the workout with the 5 pound weights.

This totally took it to an entire new level, though. Circuit became my favorite for two main reasons: #1 – it was always easier to complete and #2 – I don’t sweat during it (it takes a lot for me to sweat anyway). Both of these were thrown out the window with the increased weight. Each exercise was much more difficult to complete and I could feel the different muscles working which never happened before. Well, maybe the first few times… Also, I was sweating. The effort that I had to put forth for this was enough to make me sweat. AND, the push ups were actually a little easier tonight. Could it be the increased weight or was I already getting that much stronger?

I love working with the 5 pound weights. I like the idea that I will probably see results quicker. I don’t feel that they are too heavy, but definitely am glad that I worked up to them. And now circuit is a little more challenging, which is making it even more fun. I guess I am just a circuit girl.

Now, I just wonder how much soreness all of this will cause tomorrow…