Rolling Right Along...

So, I'm sitting here on a ball. A ball? Yes, an actual ball. It's a big aerobic type ball. I have pushed the computer chair aside so that I may sit on this here ball. There are two reasons for this:

1. Sitting upon a ball forces the body to use more muscles to maintain balance. This strengthens the body's "core".

2. After working out with said ball (it came with an accompanying DVD and was on sale for more than half off!), it was easier to roll the chair out of the way and just use the ball instead of getting up and plopping back down. Ha!

Ok, but seriously... my back isn't doing any better yet. I'm trying my hardest to do whatever I can to find some relief.

It's been five weeks since I started working out. Except for Sundays (and yesterday due to the holiday), I have been at the Y every day. I have developed a great routine. I do 30 - 40 minutes of cardio, and 20 - 30 minutes of using the fitness equipment for muscle strengthening. I know what you're thinking... but wait, let me explain. I alternate working my upper body and the lower body. I never work the same area two days in a row. This is supposed to be the best way to work out... break down a group of muscles followed by a day of rest and recovery which leads to strengthening.

Let's hope my muscles realize this soon!