Subject: RE: what to do with my extra time the big advantage to being an overweight woman is that you've got a lot of muscle mass built up from hauling around your bulk. Use it to fuel your metabolism
LOL...that is a great way to look at it, Gwendal! It's true that even at a heavier weight I've always been proud of my strength. imnotjoking, I agree about trying weight training. I absolutely love it - I keep it simple and do Nautilus circuits. In winter I did upper & lower body, but now that I've stepped up run & bike training I have done less for the lower body and concentrated on upper. It's amazing how it changes not just your body but your self-concept. Even my posture is better -- my shoulders and back feel really strong. It's quite a confidence builder I also agree with "It's summer -- cross train!" You have such a great opportunity in having a generous amount of time off. Think about: hiking, rock climbing, sailing, paddle sports, or a team sport like volleyball. With your tri training schedule well planned and extra time left over, you have the chance to learn something totally new and fun. My first tri is this summer. After the race, I plan to keep up my training schedule but will also be training/learning to surf! Trying new skills develops different parts of the body while keeping the mind excited and young...so have an adventure! |