Bring on the Handstands!

Phew! I did my first online class today and while I'd like to say that a 15 minute workout was easy-peasy, that would be a lie. Gymnastic Bodies actually has a Handstand Entry Series where it plans out 4 weeks worth of workouts using the classes for you so I figured I'd give that a shot. Who doesn't love playing around with handstands??

Today's course was Handstand 1 (intro to handstands) and it worked my shoulders and hamstrings much more than I thought it would. My shoulders are a constant source of irritation to me because it seems like they are always tight. This has gotten to the point were I've started getting targeted massages about every 1.5 months to help with my lack of shoulder mobility. Thank you computers.

The workout today was good because I got to stretch my shoulders out a bit, but also because it feels like I started working them in a way that will actually build up some strength. I might be overly optimistic here, but I'm hoping that if I stick with it long enough it'll help alleviate the tightness/stiffness.

The hamstrings was a surprise to me. I forgot that it actually takes leg strength to kick up into handstands! As I type this at my coffee table, my forearms are actually resting on my thighs. Which are shaking.

It's a bit humbling that 15 minutes can leave me sweaty and the beginnings of sore. That time frame used to just be a warm up. Definitely puts in perspective how your body changes with time. Granted my shoulders have never been worked in such a way.

Dogs were so so. I decided to work out in the office with the door open and they both went through spurts of being awesome and being a pain. Movement seems to make them think I'm playing so they definitely get called by Tyler if I'm going to be doing something dynamic. Push-ups are hard enough as it is without a 60 lb dog trying to jump on you.

What's most encouraging today is that while it's a bit shocking to me that a short workout can put me in this position, I'm excited to do my next class tomorrow. I can't remember the last time I was excited to do a workout. That in itself is a win.

Fitbit Stats
Steps: 8104
Distance: 3.71 mi    (Disclaimer: I don't think my stride length is set quite right)
Calories: 1958
Elevation: 9 floors