Updates on Training

I was supposed to have an afternoon badminton training session yesterday but the sparring partner was unwell. At night, badminton was at CSC club @ Tessensohn. It was freaking far but someone new (J) to the Sayoni Badminton Club initiated booking the courts so I shouldn't complain.

I was a little dazed while playing (prolly cuz of the travelling distance) and didn't play very well. The other reason why I didn't play as well was because of my knee. It felt like something had shifted in the knee region so it felt uncomfortable bending my knee (imagine me moving like a crab on a court, that was how it felt like) But any bit of exercise helps, especially in the reduction of weight. Besides, I love eating (almond roca chocolate - 40% trans fat - so going to die early)! I am such a serial monogamist with chocolates! The flavour of the season is definitely the Almond Roca.

On a side note, I must mention that I have not lost weight for my partner before! hehe.. they might have hinted very subtly but I guess it wasn't a pressing issue because a reduction in the fat content would prolly mean a reduction of fat somewhere else. Cuddly is one of the reasons why they love/loved me. hehe..

Anywayz, as I had mentioned before, the reason why I want to lose weight is so I can move faster on court. Besides, the unproportionate body (heavy top, small bottom) doesn't help my knee condition. Which sets me thinking: Weight training actually causes my body to be heavier because of the increase in muscle mass. So my focus for this season would be to continue my cardiovascular activity (the jogging, skiing and cycling), strength the muscles around my knees to support the knees, and lighten up on weights done on the upper body so the legs carry less weight.

My usual gym routine would be to do 20 minutes on the skier, 20 minutes on the bicycle and 20 minutes on weights (which I just did an hour ago). Maybe I could just have an hour of cardio whenever I hit the gym. Sweet!

And the shoes. I initially thought the Nike court shoes will be better than the Nike cross trainer but I feel bouncier and lighter on the Nike Cross Trainer so I will prolly use that from now on. It's easier on my knees too.

That's all the training update for today.
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