I've never heard of anyone dying from attempting to do 5 push ups in their lounge. Not to say it hasn't happened, but I'm sure it won't happen to me.
The day started of reasonably badly. I was up early, dressed for my run then headed out the door. Half way through my 5 minute warm up walk my ankle started to hurt. I attempted to jog, it didn't hurt so much but I realised it would probably be a really bad idea to keep going, so I jogged home, continuing to have to talk myself out of running past my house and on with the run.
I could never have imagined that I'd have to talk myself OUT of running, rather than in to it. But, better a few days off now than ending up with a major archilles injury. I'm hoping to be able to run on Sunday, but I'm not going to push it - any pain or discomfort and I'm not going. Instead I've decided that I'll get on the old exercise bike and keep the cardio fitness going.
But a sore ankle wasn't enough of an excuse to not do the squats/situps/pushups. Week 1 day 2 today and I did slightly better than day 1.
Squats - 30
Sit ups - 20
Push ups - 5
Sorry to hear about your lil setback with the ankle.... I am nursing a knee right now, I know how overly frustrating it can be. Just keep moving and hopefully you can pick right up where you left off.
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Don't sweat the missed run - - makes tons of sense to take care of the tweeks and pains - -so they do not become something long term. I am impressed and think that it speaks to your dedication that you didn't decide to scrap the whole day and continued with your strength training. Wise choice and shows where your priorites lie . . . good job!
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