Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Shake Weight ~ Revisited

Reading Robin's book has motivated me to start an upper body strength training regimen. I've been wanting to do this for awhile now, but was afraid to aggravate my back problems.  Now that I can walk a little more than I could a month ago, I feel that I'm ready to try.

Before I hurt my back, I was doing five pound weights with Tammi Lee Webb and Denise Austin videos.  Now I will have to start from scratch, beginners mode. I'm looking for workouts that are short, but effective.

Several weeks ago, I wrote an entry about the new Shake Weight gadget. I've read a lot of good reviews on it.  I wanted to order it, but I read one particular review by a person who hurt themself following one of the workouts in the Shake Weight dvd and had to go to a chiropractor.
I chickened out, and decided not to order. I thought, someday, when I'm better.

Well, someday came today, LOL! I was in Rite Aid looking for batteries when I come face to gadget with it. I couldn't resist, I bought it.

I just finished my first 6 minute workout, (it comes with a dvd) I skipped the one where you over extend your arms over and behind your head, I'm not taking any chances right now.
I plan to take before and after pictures of my arms, but will not post them unless I see progress. I'm excited about this, We'll see.

My walk today, 1.57 miles.
I will post my total calories later.

Image from: Amazon 

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PM Update: Total calories for today, 1,140.