Exercise Observation

As the exercise DVD plays a countdown clock is shown at the bottom of the screen. Look at it and you see how much more grunting remains.

We’re three weeks into our exercise program now. You’re supposed to train six days a week. We’re closer to five. That’s OK, right?

There are two programs we alternate. One is sweatier than the other. Today was sweaty day!

Three weeks in and it still beats the crap out of me! Part of that is because I’ve ramped up my involvement. I can do more now. I try and push myself.

I see some difference in my arms and shoulders. They are still the arms and shoulders of a wimp, just not quite as wimpy.

The rest of my body looks like it’s been eating ice cream while I’ve been working out.

As the exercise DVD plays a countdown clock is shown at the bottom of the screen. Look at it and you see how much more grunting remains.

I looked there today I looked there often today. The third or fourth time I thought to myself I’ve been here before. Now I have it figured out.

Watching the clock during the exercise program is exactly what I did in elementary school! During the unpleasant forced march that was school I constantly stared at that darned clock. It pre-digitally clicked off once per minute. I desperately wanted it to move faster.

Now too!

Exercise And Bubble Wrap

Finally it was time for a combination move that ends in a squat. I did one. I did a second. I did a third.

We were exercising a few minutes ago. Today is the easier of the two routines we alternate. We went through stretches and push-ups and lunges. You get the idea.

Finally it was time for a combination move that ends in a squat. I did one. I did a second. I did a third.

Helaine looked at me.

“You know,” she began, “you sound like bubble wrap.”

I finished in silence.