Today I woke up with a bit of a headache. I might be acquiring some allergies as I get older, or it may have been that I slept funny and my neck is slightly tense. But yes, I am going to workout! Although I am very seldom ever really sick, there are times when I have to ask myself…..should I exercise today? Normally, with a headache, I will always exercise. The increased blood flow and the movement actually reduces the tension and brings oxygen to my head which seems to cause the headache to subside. This morning I will do a shorter workout. I am going to ride my stationary bike as hard as I can (completely breathless) for 2 miles, then drop down and do 50 ball ab crunches, and 25 ball back extensions. I’ll repeat that 3 times. Then I’ll do some floor stretches before getting ready to see my clients for the day. How are you feeling today and what exercise will you do?
Cindy
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September 16th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I don’t feel like it, but I committed to meeting a friend to walk for an hour after work. I would feel bad if I flaked out, so I’ll be there.
September 16th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100% today, but glad to hear you’re not giving up on exercise just because of a little headache.
I’m feeling great and so far I’ve walked the Beast 4 times with clients (the Beast is a 1/3 mile long paved mountain goat trail that my clients call their driveway), went on an hour long moderate intensity bike ride and spent 1/2 hour doing snatches, power snatches and a few overhead squats. There might be a couple more walks with clients this afternoon and maybe even some quality time with my heavy bag later…..we’ll see.
Hope you’re feeling better by now.
September 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
YOu’ve had your fill of workouts today! NIce! The biking, etc. felt great, and it did help the headache!