The front arm raise is another exercise working the front of the deltoid (shoulder) muscle. The pictures show the basics of the exercise but Brian has me alternating my arms with each rep and standing with either foot forward slightly to support my back. I am prone to lower back problems, so it is important I remember to set up properly before I start this exercise. I use a 20lbs. dumbbell in each hand and perform 15 reps lifting the arm straight up in front of me to shoulder height. I again perform 3 sets of this exercise.
My workouts are beginning to become more routine to me, and the best part is I actually look forward to most of them. The cardio workouts are much easier, so I will look to increase the difficulty of some of my sessions. This means more inclines and at sharper angles. I completed 40 minutes last night on the elliptical machine and felt as though I could have continued for quite a bit more. At the beginning of my exercise program, 10-12 minutes of the machine and I was ready to fall over. It's good to see the effort begin to pay off.
My knees are much better, but not as good as I had hoped. I'm unsure as to how good they should or could feel, so if any of our medical professionals would like to comment, please feel free!
I attended my first Centre College game on Friday night with my son Jackson and Steve and Will Bramel. (Harrison was sick again, but better now) They play on the same Recreation league team, and we, Steve and I, hoped exposing them to "Real" organized basketball would encourage them for their league play. It was a great experience for all of us, but the big thing I realized was the great product the basketball teams offer for the community.
We grow up in Kentucky thinking of University of Kentucky basketball, maybe Louisville basketball, ;) (that's a wink for those that are not familiar with emoticons) and we forget about the local teams that compete with the same effort each and every night. I really love to watch and play basketball, but had settled myself to sitting in the easy chair at home watching whoever I don't know play on the television.
I can't get my children to watch a basketball with me at home, Kentucky or Louisville. But they had a great time watching Centre College Friday evening. They were typical 7 year olds at times and missed some of the action, but they were always aware of the score and cheered and celebrated like everyone else on the big plays.
We had such a good time, we (Harrison, Jackson and I) went again Sunday for the Women's and Men's basketball games. Both victories for the home team. The Bramel's were there for Sunday's game too just to show you how much fun it was! In between the games, I was able to squeeze in a quick workout at the Fitness Center, how convenient!!!
The Centre College men are having a great season, but don't forget about the women and the local high schools. They all work very hard, and they do it because they want to, not because they get paid to! This was quite a tangent I have written today, but it is another way to get ourselves out of the coach potato mode!!!
"PRO"
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