After a 7+ month layoff from regular training due to illness, I'm ready to get back to work.
With the realization that I have lost all the gains I made previously in regards to muscle mass and neural training adaptions, I'm coming to grips with the fact that I am once again a "newbie". It's frustrating to know that I'm back at square one, but stuff happens and you just need to deal with it and move on.
What I'm also learning to accept is that as a result of my vestibular disorder there are certain exercises that I will simply need to forgo, at least for now. For instance, step ups on to my 18 1/2 inch bench is just an accident waiting to happen. Hopefully I will be able to re-introduce these exercises back in to my program as time progresses.
Balance issues aside, I also want to make sure to proceed in a manner which will minimize my chance of injury. So, after much contemplation I decided to start my new journey with the Turbulence Training Beginner Workout.
Trust me, this was NOT an easy decision to make. My heart was telling me to go for it and throw myself in to Craig's 2K10 Fat Loss Workout, but I know that taking a few weeks to ease back in to a regular program is the logical progression to minimize the risk of injury.
I completed Workout A yesterday followed by a HIIT session on my exercise bike. HIIT may need to be on hold for a while longer, as that effort did set off some symptoms, but overall it felt great to be back working out!
While I am still getting used to some of the limitations that I have, I'm hopeful that pushing the envelope will enable the healthy part of my vestibular system to compensate for any weaknesses.
My plan is to do the TT Beginner Workout for 4-weeks to re-acclimate my my body to a regular exercise routine. My workout schedule will be as follows:
Monday: TT Beginner Workout A/HIIT (I'll re-attempt HIIT in a couple of weeks)
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: TT Beginner Workout B/Light cardio
Thursday: Rest
Friday: TT Beginner Workout A/Light cardio
Saturday: Light cardio
Sunday: Rest
I'm hopeful that one month will be enough time for my body to re-adapt after which I will take another look at tackling the 2K10 Fatt Loss Workout! If all goes well month 1 I also plan on re-incorporating Spin classes back in to my schedule come late February/early March.
So, what's your plan for this month? Remember, having a firm plan in place is the only way to achieve your fitness goals!
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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8 Responses to "My Journey Starts Anew"You can do it Susan!!! :) you've got so much knowledge that u're already faaaaaar ahead of the game. Good luck my strong friend. I'll be here reading about ur progress and oodles of great advice.
You're a doll :) I appreciate the well wishes and I'm thrilled (albeit SORE) to be back in the swing of things!!!
Lots of luck Susan!! I'm starting a new myself, although I am pretty certain I didn't have as much body fitness to lose as you :-)
I once had a bout of vertigo that lasted 2 weeks straight, full on, constant room spinning, no breaks...I feel for you :-)
CRUSH it, Suz!
I have NO DOUBT that you will, as always, lead by example (and I'll be following your lead the whole time!)
Glad to hear you're going to start off smart and take it easy to avoid any injuries.
2010 is a new beginning for ALL of us, so I consider myself another "newbie" right next to you.
(Figure I'm in good company...)
Let's rock it, Suz!
Stay strong, my friend.
Fred
Susan, I wish you luck with getting back in the swing of things and know that you'll make great strides toward your own goals! Stay faithful with it and success will be yours!
Thanks gang .... I appreciate the encouragement! I'm AMAZED at how sore I am tonight from that workout! What an awesome feeling :)
Susan, I can't even imagine what that would be like (2 weeks!?). I had a full on spin for 45 minutes and 7 1/2 months later I'm still recovering. Most of the time it just feels like I'm seasick. Oh well ... hopefully as I continue to fine tune my diet, this too shall pass :)
Hi Susan! First of all, great blog. I know how your feel, it's really hard to get back especially with your case, I mean 7 months is really a long time. I too suffered a few years back from a knee injury but managed to recover and stronger than ever.
Regards,
-Owe
Thanks so much Owe. It's great to be 'back' and I just chalk this up to another learning experience. I may or may not be able to get back in to the shape I once was, but that's fine because I know I'll get in to the best shape I can be :)
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