Workout Update

I changed my mind again. I decided to do a little research on the method of weight training that I had done in the past. My mom got results, I got results, but the research done by The University of Alabama (how cool is that?) showed that super-slow weight training doesn't have all the benefits that it's proponents claim. Now, they don't say that it's not beneficial at all, just not to the extent claimed. It is certainly better than not working out at all.

But I decided to just keep sticking with the total body workouts that are given in the SBD Supercharged book. I have to say I'm glad I did! My butt and thighs are amazingly sore today. I also managed to get a 20 minute walk done yesterday morning. I had forgotten how good calisthenics are for your body.

Damian reminded me this morning that boxers (at least in years past, not so sure about now) in general don't do weight training. Their workouts involve calisthenics, which is basically just working out with no special equipment. Your own body weight is the resistance. Well, when you're overweight then your body weight provides plenty of resistance!

Anyway, I was glad I went ahead with that workout and have decided I'm going to finish the workouts in that book before switching to something else. When//if I do decide to switch, I'll probably check out the calisthenic offerings out there (I already have plenty of other weight training books).