Tag: fitbit

This morning I hit the gym with Tiny Nick, Emmers, and one of our new fencers. We did chest & triceps today. Here’s the set list.

Our new fitness friend is used to playing team sports and is super encouraging. It’s pretty cool. I realized that I generally do individual sports in the vicinity of other people (fencing, swimming, etc.), so that was a nice change.

I also worked on some cardio between sets. I like the amount of time I spend at the gym and don’t want to spend an extra half hour on an elliptical, so between sets, I jogged in place, did box steps (since I’m too scared of jumping), and did some weighted walks.

My fitbit still isn’t acknowledging my physical activity, so I guess I’m still not doing enough cardio. I’m considering getting a second one that will measure my heart rate when I have a little more disposable income (maybe a Charge?). The one I have now (Flex 2) is swim proof, and that was a huge factor when I decided what I wanted. Now that I’ve had it for a year, I’m open to trying something new. Besides, I can always sync the one I have if I want to wear a fitness tracker in the water.

I wasn’t up for fencing practice tonight, so I didn’t go. Tomorrow I’ll work out again in the morning. On Wednesday, we start our 30 days of #fencingeverydamnday to gear up for Meridian Challenge of Arms. I’ll be ready then.

There hasn’t been much to report lately. I’ve been taking it easy.

I bought a FitBit. So far I like it. I explore a different feature every day or two. If you’re into that sort of thing, I bought the Flex 2. I was a little bit disappointed because it doesn’t measure heart rate, but then I saw that none of the ones that measure heart rate are swim proof, so I feel like I made the right choice for my needs. I mention the FitBit because it helps me see the merit in walking – even just short walks to the water fountain or around campus.

In addition to generally moving around during the day, I’ve been taking walks on the indoor track at UWF. At first it was frustrating because I wanted to move fast – run, jog, or even just power walk. I had to stop thinking of it as exercise and approach it as rehab instead. I used the walks to get my lungs used to activity again. I did that for several days, and I felt really good.

Last night I fenced for maybe a quarter of the allotted practice time.I worked on a couple of specific techniques and then played in some melees. I felt pretty good but a little sore when I got home.

This morning I was miserable. My throat is sore, and I have a headache. I’m hoping that I just pushed too hard and not that I’m getting sicker. I’ve done everything I was supposed to do. I don’t know why I’m still feeling so lousy.

Tonight I’m taking it easy. I’ll get my steps wandering around work and forgetting to bring things downstairs at home.