Thursday, November 15, 2012

Another day, Another Workout


Before going to work Tuesday and after work on Wednesday, I exercised with my trainer, Zach. As usual, it was hard, but fun.  Since I began training over a year ago, I've had to use a bosu for many of my workouts. If you don’t know what a bosu is, I will share what I discovered from the source itself, www.bosu.com. Invented by David Weck, the BOSU® Balance Trainer debuted in 2000. Originally the name “BOSU” was an acronym for “Both Sides Up”; now means “Both Sides Utilized.” 

Just one of the many BOSU balls to choose! Price varies. 
I really hate the days when Zach brings out the bosu. I’m not great at balance on flat ground, so putting me a raised platform/half exercise ball contraption just makes me feel inadequate in everything. Last night was no exception.  Now, I've done many exercises using the bosu (some pictured below), but doing squats on the bosu was awful! 

Burpees and the Bosu
Crunches and the Bosu

I found this picture of what it is supposed to look like online; I can tell you I look nothing like this.
Squats and the Bosu

My legs shook the whole time -- I thought east TN was experiencing another earthquake! One and one-half minutes (1.5 m) later, I was done and strangely,  felt a sense of accomplishment. Zach is very challenging, but encouraging. He always says my form is excellent, so I could totally be a fitness model! My sessions are almost over, so I’m really going to miss Zach, his training, and his fun banter.  I’ll keep you posted on my progress. If you are in the area and interested in a personal trainer, you should meet Zach J. I highly recommend him (but, maybe not his bosu exercises :P)! 


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