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Due to some medical issues, I was advised to join a fitness center by my physical therapist.

After some consideration, it was decided that a family membership to the YMCA was just what we needed. Not only can I use the exercise equipment to strenghthen my back muscles but we can use the pool and do other things as a family.

Tuesday was the first day that we used the facilities. I think I overdid things a bit.

Morning:
Cardo workout (20 minutes on stair-climber thingie)
Worked with trainer to learn how to use the equipment (1 hour)

Evening:
Cardio/step areobic class (1 hour, high impact)
Abs/Toning workout (15 minutes)

I should have just done the morning stuff, or maybe even the later stuff, but not both on the same day! I had never taken a step arobic class before. My husband has. I have to say that I am leary of doing it again. Even if I didn't have back pain issues, this was way too much for a beginner to take on.

I really don't want to burn out on this stuff, so even if I wasn't still DYING from the pain, I've learned that doing too much on one day is just not a good idea.