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Originally Posted by DanceDiva
I really cannot believe that the first time I would push myself would be in Workout A
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When I read this, I came to the conclusion that you equate minimalism to not pushing yourself...I don't.
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How do I reconcile the above two quotes?
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Originally Posted by DanceDiva
I have several reasons why I am purposefully looking for minimalism in regards to this particular program: - Can I perform these exercises with appropriate form choosing the appropriate weight quickly
- Can I stress my body without beating myself up to the point of injury or wanting to quit
- Since strength training is recommended for the rest of my life, can I learn to do it on my own and in a manner that I look forward to doing it more than not
In the case of my last workout, I'm happiest about finding out that my mind can help strengthen my body when I've determined a goal (in this case completing the whole workout) AND that I didn't kill myself to do so. The exhilaration I felt was comparable to how I feel after dancing to the point that it clears and calms my mind. |
I'd suggest that's because you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone, and perhaps found that it's a scary and exhilerating place to be.
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Originally Posted by DanceDiva
I have to say that when I've been reading some of the other women's logs and seeing how they have been increasing weight used that I'd been second-guessing whether or not I should be focusing on increasing weight faster, i.e., I knew I was feeling these workouts but I wasn't dying. However after putting into words what I was actually getting out of this program (this only took me an hour to finish), I've come to the conclusion that I've been good for me.
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Agreed - the weight you're moving isn't the only indicator of progress - what matters is the intensity you use to move the weight you select with the proper form, whether you're working hard with 10lbs or 100lbs.
That said, the original NROL said you should never repeat a workout - always try to make the next one better than the last, be it with weight, form, tempo, rest etc. It looks like you're doing just that.
As a side note, it's always a pleasure to read your posts as they're always well thought out and worded.