This weeks PT session was all about thighs.
Having scutinised my squatting technique closely the PT identified that my knees turn in while my feet turn out. To begin to rectify this unfortunate situation he had me balancing off a vibrating power plate whilst holding a 'perfect' squat position, the result was a burning sensation in my upper thighs equivalent to holding a hot iron on my leg - ouch!
Also, not content with the wide variety of gym equipment available he tipped the contents of a wooden storage box onto the floor and turned it upside down, this gave a 'step' approx. 20 inches high which I then had to step up and down onto - as he rightly said this will be a lot easier than the uneven rock surface on Kilimanjaro.
40 minutes of this type of exercise my legs felt like jelly and I was 'ready' for the cardio session - a 2 kilometre dash on the cross trainer.
An excellent way to get legless.
Blimey, I am in awe of all the training you're doing for Kili! Well done! As someone who's only just put her walking boots back on, you put me to shame!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday message too. I think I've just about sobered up ;-)