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“Two weeks and I can get you in shape.”
Challenge accepted, I thought, in spite of myself.
@victoriadawsonhoff
(Though, trust meI’ve always had major envy for those who are drawn toward butt-kicking exercise).
Jacob’s ladder:Also known as the bane of my existence.
That slightly stupid #fitspo adage that “sweat is fat crying” had never felt so real.
Even just learning proper form and coordination was a huge workout (mentallyandphysically).
We usually did 15 to 20 reps for these kinds of exercises.
So clearly, it was a little bit of everything, incorporating cardio and strength, often at once.
“You know we go hard here; no bullshit.”
But I was better for it.
But other than keeping my meals relatively healthy, I also didn’t cut anything out.
My strategy was basically to just stay balanced, and it worked.
The Results
Though I felt progressively stronger throughout the two weeks, our workouts never got easier.
“Ican’t,” I panted, and he responded by pressing the speed button even higher.
“I made youcry!”
he guffawed, before offering up his shoulder for me to punch as retribution.
(It helped.)
I have physical proof of these gains.
My arms are more defined than they’ve ever been.
I have abs that I canseeand a pile of forgotten crop tops I’d like to dust off.
I might like that takeaway even more than my new abs.
Still not sure if a boot campstyle workout is for you?
Seehow to get in shape when you hate working out.
