I’ve resisted posting about working out lately until I was properly back in the swing of being active again. I’d noticed so many posts about how I have to get my butt in gear and likewise until I was tired of writing it. I decided I’d shut up mostly until my butt actually was back in gear where the working out was just feeling like a normal part of my daily routine. I know I’ve gotten there when I pack my gym bag right before I go to bed, and realize I haven’t used my bathtub at home all week because I’ve been soaking in the hot tub at the gym and showering there.
I’m still wishing I could find some good waterproof earphones so I can listen to audiobooks or music as I swim. Then again, I’ve always found that I had to tweak technique when I did that, so maybe it’s just as well to concentrate on what I’m doing when I’m working out. Though it’d take a crowbar to get my iPod away from me when I am lifting. Dream Theater’s Learning to Live at the squat rack is a holy, deeply spiritual experience1.
Tomorrow, it’s lifting. I’m still sore as hell from Tuesday’s session, but I really want to get in at least two full body workouts this week. Next week, it’s gonna be three, and my muscles are just gonna have to stop whining. Thank God swimming is a good recovery workout.
I’ll be glad when my strength comes back, too.
1Not a joke. Music and physical activity is a direct contact with the Numinous. I’m sure it’s why I love to dance so.