Workin' it

As we were driving to the gym Monday morning, Cory asked me, "What are you going to work today?" and I reply with "I don't know yet, maybe just do a full body circuit.", then Cory suggests, "Why don't we work out together?"  Well, that surprised me, because the last time I remember working out together was back in 2009, when we would run together outside on the Anchorage trails.  I agreed to work out with him, but didn't know what that would entail.  His workouts are that of cross training.  That is where you lift weights, but have less breaks in between sets in a circuit.  It works your endurance and strength at the same time, which is awesome for the body.  

Anyways, I did 5 days in a row with him, Monday - Friday.  I am proud of myself for sticking with him and I think I would like to implement working out together in our daily routine.  I mean, Cory will workout regardless, but keeping up with him?  That is something else.  Plus, this will keep me way in shape and it's beneficial working out with your spouse.

For the whole week, Cory was the lead and I just did whatever workouts he had planned for us.  He really helped me with my form on various workouts and introduced me to some that I don't regularly do.  I am proud of him for being encouraging, helpful and patient with me.  I did get frustrated at times, only because it took me a few moments to get the form right on some work outs. 

When we work out, we work out with as much intensity as we can, because otherwise, you probably shouldn't be at the gym if you aren't going to work hard.  We may not have conversations, but we still have fun doing the work outs together.  Anyways, I know he has always wanted to workout together like this.  It is about time we do this together.  I don't know why we didn't make this a regular thing before.  Working out is his FAVORITE hobby and if I keep doing this with him, I am sure it will benefit our relationship/marriage too :)  I know for a fact he is enjoying working out together and that makes me happy.