Fitness Project: Three Weeks In
Three weeks ago, I launched the Fitness Project. The project page still doesn’t list much other than my exercise routine, and I did promise more details… not to mention that I’d really like to gloat about how I haven’t quit yet. 
Therefore, in typical Don’tASQ fashion, it’s time for a status report!
Commitment: I’ve so far completed nine full-body workout sessions and two short jogs. (Do you see anything wrong with this picture?) The original plan was to work out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and to jog on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Recently, I’ve had a lot of trouble waking up early; I have no qualms about lifting weights at any hour of the day, but somehow I just can’t bring myself to go running in broad daylight. (There must have been a vampire somewhere in my lineage. )
Workout Details: On the project page, you can see a list of the exercises I’ve been performing. The workout usually lasts about an hour — give or take ten minutes — and I try to make it as intense as possible while still doing the exercises correctly. Since I’m a poor college student (and/or cheap), I’m limited to doing the entire workout with a 40-pound adjustable dumbbell set. Granted, I may be a twig, but 40 pounds won’t even take me that far. Within the next several weeks, I’ll probably look into a gym membership.
Injuries: On Friday (4/27), I suffered a minor back injury while doing the Dumbbell Deadlifts. Because of this, I performed only half of a workout on Friday, and the other half on Saturday. I’ve also decreased the weight for both back exercises as well as the Calf Raises. I’ve suffered back injuries in the past, but it’s a bit disappointing that I suffered one while doing the very thing which should help to prevent them. 
I’m hoping that this was a one-time shot due to overexertion, and that it won’t be a continuing problem.
Results: I still look like a twig, but I feel slightly stronger and more energetic. A couple of the more difficult exercises (e.g. Iron Cross and Shoulder Press) have become less exhausting. I didn’t expect significant results this early on, but it is encouraging to notice at least some improvement.
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