I always knew strength training was important to my exercise plans, but I did not realize just how much. I had always tried to do days where I would incorporate lifting weights, thinking I was doing it right. Boy, have I been wrong. I joined a new program at Anytime Fitness, titled Fundamentally Fit. It is a program that incorporates body weight exercise, mobility, proper lifting technique for squats, both back and front, dead lifts, and over head presses, just to name a few. I have been doing this now for 6 weeks, and can really tell how much stronger I am, not only for routine daily things, but for my running. I wanted to improve my running, which was the main reason I started. I was incredibly sore the first week, thinking what I had previously been doing was helping, when actually I was not even close. This class has been immensely helpful, and I am reaping the benefits of it now.
I had read an article put out by Runner’s World that listed 5 exercises that all runners should, but never do. They include deadlift, squats, lunges, planks, and push ups. We are incorporating all of these beginning the first week in this class. Here are some shots of me doing some of these:
Jake Tesch, Physical Therapist for 4 Life Therapy, created the course, and is one of 3 instructors for it. I have learned a ton! More importantly, I am learning how to do it the right way so as to not get hurt. I was sore following these new exercises, but not hurt, and there is a difference. I am gaining strength and flexibility, and feel very good about myself. There is no way I would have even attempted to do some of the exercises we have been doing in this class on my own. I was afraid to get hurt. I won’t say I am not hesitant yet, but I am doing it, and learning, and gaining the rewards. If interested, contact them at Anytime Fitness. Maybe I will see you in the class. See what it is all about. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2701
