Trainer report

Last night's intro/eval session with Trainer Chris D was good. He was pleased that I passed all but two of the baseline flexibility/strength tests. I failed only the basic squat and overhead squat (both unloaded). This was no surprise to me. I know I can't do a real squat without falling backwards on my ass. I showed him how this wasn't a flexibility issue, since I can sit in an Asian squat if I'm holding a ten-pound weight. Without front-loading, though, boom. On my ass. He's going to work with the gym's soft tissue manipulation expert to figure out the best way to get my hips and calves stretched and strengthened so I can do a good and honest squat. Everything else I passed with flying colors. He was especially impressed with my hamstring flexibility. *preen* I expect to receive a program from him by Monday.

I need to purchase this book now rather than wait for someone to gift it to me. Trainer Chris D uses medical names for muscles (which I like) and it would be nice if he didn't have to dumb things down for me.

This book arrived for me yesterday, via inter-library loan. It looks fantastic. I can't wait to try out her suggestions for improving one's posture.

Still with the bees.