One thing we’ve been missing throughout most of our trip is regular work-outs. The muscle groups used in long-term backpacking are surprisingly few: mostly a bit of shoulder work (for carrying those 80 lb backpacks) and some stamina-enhancing rushes between connecting buses. Throw in the odd 8 oz arm curl (aka beer drinking) and you pretty much get the picture.
So the other day, our friends at CKO Kickboxing in Whippany, NJ, treated us to a good old-fashioned kickboxing session. Kickboxing as an exercise form is completely new for me but not to my wife (she’s the Muscles in this relationship). The verdict? This is a great way to work out. The first 10 minutes are awful, I felt like I was about to throw my lungs up through my nostrils. After that, endorphins kicked in and I slowly began to feel better. A tough 45 minutes later and I couldn’t help but feel rejuvenated and happy.
This was a great way to start working out again. I wouldn’t mind if the soreness in my upper body was a little less intense, but then again I only have myself to blame.
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