After spending an hour last night reading about how I need to do more interval training, I did some powder-puff running on the track at the field house. Soon I plan to start using the treadmill for the incline and to do some interval training. I followed up the run by doing 50 reverse crunches, 50 each side leg lifts, and 2 x 30 second planks. I can tell that my core is getting stronger because the exercises are becoming increasingly easier and because I haven't had as much lower back discomfort while running. That doesn't mean that my stomach is getting flatter...strengthening the underlying muscles is just pushing the belly fat out further-very frustrating! I guess I will have to stick with it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARBY!!! |