Extended Beep Test

On Friday, we did extended beep test. I was really happy with what I accomplished on Friday. The most beep breaks I took was 3 or 4 beeps, and then I ran again. I don't think I've ever been able to do that before. I was really happy that I was able to motivate myself enough to keep running after 3 or 4 beeps. I was also really happy that near the end, I ran after 2 beeps. I think I really pushed myself and I was really satisfied with the sense of accomplishment I felt. I found that running with someone who is around the same fitness level as me really helped me. It made me think, "If they can do it, why shouldn't I be able to?" I hope for next time to continue to decrease the number of breaks I take. I also need to work on getting to the line before the beep, since I wasn't able to do so near the end of the beep test. All in all, I think I did really well, and I hope to continue making improvements as the semester goes on.

INSANITY!

On Tuesday, we did Insanity for fitness. It was so hard! I found it really difficult to stay active. I had to take a few breaks other than the given water breaks, which is okay with me, since Insanity isn't exactly the easiest exercise in the world. I was especially proud of myself during the beginning of the workout. I was working really hard, really pushing myself. I think what messed me up was the water break. I think it indicated to my body that it was over. It was after the first water break that I started to slow down, when I was really supposed to go faster. I hope that for next time, I will continue to push myself even after the water breaks. I hope to do the whole work out non-stop (except for water breaks) next time. 

I was actually really proud of myself when I did Insanity. I felt like I got a really good work out. It was really intense, and I was definitely sore the day after. Other than the improvements already stated, I think I did pretty well. I'm proud of the effort I put in that day. :)

Second Fitness Day!

      Today, we did a 40 seconds of exercise and 20 seconds of rest. It killed the day after, but I had a lot of fun doing it. I enjoyed the variety of activities we did. I also liked that it was like an at home workout. I think I got better at motivating myself in this fitness activity. I think what works for me is looking at how much time is left. It's sort of a reminder that it's almost over, and that I only have to do it for a few more seconds. I made a few modifications for some of the exercises, because I wouldn't have been able to last the full 40 seconds had I not done so. For example, I think there was an exercise where you reach your knee to the side and do a push up, then do the same to the other side. I took out the push up, since the push up was a bit much for me. I was still able to do the exercise, just without the push up. For next time, I hope to do less modifications, and do the full exercises. Another improvement for next time would be motivating the people around me more. I noticed that some of the people, including myself, would sometimes give up when there was still a few seconds left. I hope for next time that I will cheer people on, and think positive thoughts, so that I, too, won't give up so easily. 

First Fitness Day!

     Today, I did my first beep test. I did pretty well for my first time. I got a 8.4 on the beep test, which is pretty good, since I've gotten around 7.5 in the past. I' m not too upset, but I'm hoping for next time to get a 9, and work my way up to a 10, my goal beep test score. I hope to motivate myself more for next time, so my next beep test will be higher than 8.5.

Here are the rest of my test scores:
 - beep test: 8.4
 - push ups/30 sec: 12
 - wall touch: 245-230=15
 - T-test: (didn't get to do it)
 - balance board touches/30 sec: 7
 - flexibility: 5
 - plank: ~45 sec

       I was pretty impressed with my results in the beep test. I tried really hard in all the activities listed above, and managed to get decent results. One thing I really want to improve is my plank. I've done the plank for a much longer period of time in previous fitness testing days. I'm aiming for 3.5 to 4 minutes by the end of the semester. Another thing I want to improve is doing more push ups. I think for the push ups, I tried really hard, but I gave up before I could fit in a few more push ups. Looking back now, I could have done at least 3 more push ups.
       Internally, I want to improve on finding things to motivate me. I need to tell myself to keep going and that my "pain" or uncomfortable feelings are only temporary. I also need to better understand that the sense of achievement I will get after is better than giving up and not gaining anything.
      All in all, I was quite proud of myself, since it was the first fitness day. I know what I need to do for next time, and I know what I need to do to achieve the new goals I have set.