Kickboxing with John Salgado

Despite the rain, I made it to the gym this afternoon. My knee was especially creaky today so we tried some modified one-leg-squat exercises. I did the easiest variation:  John had me sit on a chair, extend one leg and arms in front and stand up on one leg.  I then sat down on the chair while standing on one leg.  I still had to support the weak knee but it’s a start to try to rebuild leg strength.

Here’s a video link demonstrating the modified one-leg-squat exercises from eHow.com:

Other exercises with the resistance bands for today included:

• Band Biceps Curl – Preacher
• Band Triceps Push down
• Standing Rows 
• Shadow Boxing Punches

You can find other Resistance Band exercise suggestions at:

• http://www.ehow.com/resistance-band-exercises/
• http://www.band-exercises.net/exercises/index.html
• http://www.resistancebands.info/

We rounded out today with punching and kicking combos on the bag.

I’ve tried to continue eating healthily- breakfast included a fruit protein shake so I had a kick start with protein and fiber;  other meals included vegetables.