The work-out provided a surprising burn, and I found myself sweating throughout. It was extra-tough for me because the instructor happened to be focusing on leg exercises that night, and I had just completed floor-jumps right before leaving the apartment. Others were having a difficult time as well; there was lots of loud, and sometimes ecstactic groaning in the room. The instructor repeatedly told us not to wear the effort on our faces.
That statement has been with me since the yoga class, and I find it replaying in my head whenever I'm struggling through difficult PCP exercises. I've been making all sorts of crazy faces while doing my workouts, especially during v-sits and planks. Earlier, I made a Gene Simmons face while doing seated sit-ups. It was funny for both me and Emiko, but I'm trying to break the habit.
1 comment:
In yoga, a tense face means that the breath is constricted and the nervous system is working too hard.
Workouts are a little different though. We're actively putting some stress on the nervous system and short strong breaths are unavoidable.
If you can keep a relaxed face while working out go for it but if you find yourself looking like Gene Simmons that's ok too, especially for the harder exercises. Do whatever you can to get through them.
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