Entry For Physical Recreation--Keeping Fit For March

Keeping Fit for March

Participants: Thomas

Dates: 02/03, 06/03, 09/03, 13/03, 16/03, 20/03, 23/03, 27/03
No. of hours completed: 16 hrs (Total: 46hrs)

Overview:
- Introduction of machines
- Doing a final test on my fitness
- Completing my schedule for 3 months

The “Benchpress”, “ Cycling Machine”, and LegCurls” were some of the machines that are used to train the muscles of the lower limbs. Others would be used to train either our stamina or the arm muscles. An example would be the “Cable Crossover”. One would have to first place the master leg in front to maintain his balance. Next, by keeping his elbows locked to the side, he would pull a handle which is connected to adjustable weights downwards. It would be done in 4 sets of 12,13,14 and back to 12 times. This is one of the ways of utilizing the “Cable Crossover”. The other way would be to first take several steps backwards, with the handle being pulled along. Next, lower the body to half-squat position. Next, keeping the elbows locked and straight, pull the handle towards yourself.It would also be done in 4 sets of 12,13,14 and back to 12 times. Dumbbells of around 6kg(3kg on each side) would be used to train both biceps and triceps. Lastly, the “Rowing Machine” would be another machine that trains the arm muscles. One would pull a handle towards himself and due to the mobility of the seat, would be able to move back and forth, thus resembling that of a rowing action. After 3 months of keeping fit, I decided to do a final test on my level of fitness. Throughout these 3 months, my pull-ups had increased from 8 to 12, sit-ups had increased from 42 to 50 in 30 secs, standing broadjump improved from 225 to 237cm and finally my 2.4km run improved from 11.00mins to 10.35mins. Thus , from this results, I have become even more determined in maintaining my fitness level. I will strive to keep up with this current schedule and believe that I will be able to attain even greater levels of fitness in future.