Sweating It Out At The Gym

Abs went from a solid six-pack to a lazy two-lines. HAHAHAHA. Oh well, it's incredibly difficult to maintain the six-pack for months on end; this is what not 'training' for two weeks does. It's not like I have anything specific to train for, but I like how an anaerobic exercise routine keeps me happy and importantly, checks the aggression. LOL

To my surprise, it wasn't hard to get back into the groove at the gym. HIIT classes got the heart rate up and blood pumping. The sweat sessions were great. Wondered if I should down the weights for the first LES MILLS GRIT™Strength class of the year. Decided to keep to 7.5kg-a-side to a total of 18kg. I didn't exactly slack off during the time I was away from this gym. I didn't turn into a sloth overnight. Felt awesome after the first class of the year.

Weights have totally leveled up the game and increased overall strength. I didn't know I could still get so much stronger at this age. I don't know if this is my maximum strength because it really feels like I'm back to where I used to be for ballet and figure skating (not quite competitive gymnastics because I don't have that sort of flexibility anymore); I feel that I could go a bit further. The mates slyly suggested that I should aim for 10kg-a-side this year and are convinced that it's achievable. I can do a few reps, but to last a class...I'm skeptical. I'll have to up my food intake by 15% to gain the muscle mass needed! NO. The stomach disagrees.