| Monday, January 5, 2009 |
| Wii Fit Blog Day 2 |
OK, welcome to day 2 of my workout. Overall I am more or less happy with my improvement for today, despite my BMI and Weight being more than they were on Fri. More on that in a second:
So starting off today, here were my stats:
Age: 35
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 169.5 Up 2.2 Lbs
BMI: 32.01 - Obese Up 0.42
At this point my Wii made me do a couple of balance tests to find my Wii Fit age:
Agility test: this was similar to the Table Tilt game, only instead of having to get marble in holes I just had to shift my center of balance to touch lighted squares. I completed 12.
Single-Leg balance Test: Just what it sounds like. It made me hold my balance on one leg for a total of 30seconds. My Stability was 68%
Wii Fit Age - 38 (+6) Down 3 Years
Center of Balance: Left-54.6% Right-45.4%
Total Fit Credits = 34Minutes
So here's the deal. On Friday when I started Wii Fit, I had not eaten. Today I had just returned from a huge feast after visiting Terri at work (Vals'). I doubt that counts for the entire 2.2 lbs I gained, but I'm sure it makes some difference. I kind of hope the rest is muscle (though I doubt it this soon, I did feel the results of the stretching in both my legs and my abs all weekend long).
My workout included the following exercises:
Yoga - Deep Breathing 2 Min 74Pts=4Stars Down 16 Pts
Yoga - Half Moon 2 Min Left 33Pts/Right 44Pts; 77Pts=3Stars Down 7 Pts
Yoga - Warrior 2 Min Left 37Pts/Right30Pts; 67Pts=2Stars Down 1 Pt
Yoga - Tree Pose 2 Min Left37Pts/Right 35Pts; 72Pts=3Stars Up 6 Pts
Yoga - Sun Salutation (new exercise) 2 Min 94Pts=4Stars
Total Yoga = 10Minutes
I was trying to concentrate more on my breathing and less on my balance. As such I think my work out in this area suffered a little. All I can do is keep practicing! I was however happy with my score in the Tree Pose, which by far aside from push-up/side plank is my absolute worst exercise. At least I didn't drop my foot this time, though I still find that holding my foot up there seems to be less about my balance and more about slippery clothes. I did my workout without socks this time which helped, but not entirely. I think I need to get a better workout outfit, primarily one in a petite pant size as I keep tripping over my cuffs.
Strength Training - Single Leg Extension 1 Min 6Reps/Leg Left 42pts/Right 43Pts; 86pts=3Stars Up 9 Pts
Strength Training - Torso Twists 2 Min 3Reps Horizontal/Vertical 50/44; 94Pts=3Stars Up 10 Pts
Strength Training - Push-Up and Side Plank 2 Min 3Reps/Side 66Pts=2Stars Up 8 Pts
Strength Training - Jack-Knife 2 Min 10Reps 90Pts=4Stars Up 40 Pts!!!
Strength Training - Lunge 2 Min 10Reps/Leg 100Pts=4Stars No Change
Strength Training - Rowing Squat (new exercise) 1 Min 0Pts=0Stars
Strength Training - Single-Leg Twist (new exercise) 1 Min 10 Reps/Leg Left 41/Right 35; 76Pts=3Stars
Total Strength Training = 11Minutes
Awesome improvement in this area. After my horrible results in Yoga I went back to concentrating more on the exercise and less on the breathing. The breathing (I hope) will come in time, especially if I keep working on it during non-workout periods. I am particularly happy with my huge improvement in the jackknife area, I really concentrated on making my up/downs more even. Also I already felt stronger in my bad category the push-up/plank. I was much better at planks, though I still don't have the strength to do a full push-up without cheating and using knees. I honestly don't know what happened with the new exercise "rowing squat" other than it was new. I just couldn't get the hang of what they wanted me to do?!
Aerobics - Hula Hoop 2 Min Beginner Level 130 Spins w/4 Hoops 2Stars Up 21 Spins and 1 Hoop
Aerobics - Basic Step 3 Min Beginner Level Perfect (2Pts) 33, OK (1Pt) 127, Miss (0pt) 4; 193=2Star Up 91 Pts
Aerobics - Basic Run 2 Min Short Distance 47% Burn Rate=1Star Up 10%
Total Aerobics = 7Minutes
I also saw some improvements in the aerobic area, particularly in Basic Step. I had such a hard time following what they were doing the first time, so it felt good that I copied all but four of the steps this time (last time I was falling off left and right). Next time I will hopefully have it down pat and should concentrate nailing the steps to the beat a bit better for more perfects. The running is taking a bit of getting used to since you don't use the balance board and instead you have to run about with the Wii controller in your pocket. Since I don't have pockets in my sweats I usually just carry it like a relay baton, but then they suggest moving your arms more for a better workout and the next thing you know my score gets all haywire. Oh well... at least I improved since last time, though I honestly didn't feel as worked out despite the computer telling me I did 10% more. Lastly I have to giggle that I am infinitely better at hula-hooping in virtual reality than I ever was in real life. LOL!
Balance Games - Soccer Heading 1 Min Beginner Level 36Pts=1Star Up 9 Pts
Balance Games - Ski Slalom 1 Min Beginner Level Time 27.80 Sec, 6 Misses x 7 Sec= 42 Sec; 1:09.80=1Star Up 12. 90 Seconds
Balance Games - Ski Jump 1 Min Beginner Level 1st Jump=112m; 2nd Jump=70m. Total 182m=2Star Up 93m
Balance Games - Table Tilt 2 Min Beginner Level Completed level 4; 40Pts=2Stars No Change
Balance Games - Tightrope Walk (new exercise) 1 Min Beginner Level 18Yards=1Star
Total Balance Games = 6Minutes
In the last category, Balance Games... also some improvement. This is one of the more frustrating categories, in that I used to play both soccer (as a goalie) and was on varsity ski team (downhill slalom) in H.S. As such it makes me highly competitive to get a better score on the Soccer Heading and Ski Slalom games. My balance was better in the skiing (both slalom and jump) which makes you go faster, as such it is harder to time your turns. Mainly I blame the fact that using the Wii Balance Board is nothing like wearing actual ski boots, which pretty much prevents most of your lower leg/foot from moving at all thus putting all the stress of turning into your knees; which is what I'm used to. In the Ski Jump once I realized that maintaining a better balance makes you ski faster down the jump, I was concentrating on speed so much I almost forgot to jump(hence the shorter distance)! All and all I have fun with this category, though the only thing that really feels like a workout is the Table Tilt. Also the new game "Tightrope Walk" pretty much dashes my hopes at ever being a Circus performer (considering my horrid score in Hula-Hoops) ;-)
Items Unlocked = Yoga: Standing Knee, Balance Games: Balance Bubble. Also based on my higher scores in the Strength Training Category, I have now unlocked more reps of some of the exercises. Single-Leg Extension - 10 Reps/Leg, Torso Twist - 6 Reps H/V, Jackknife - 20 Reps, Lunge -15 Reps. I have also unlocked Aerobic Basic Run - Distance: Long. |
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