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lifting_heavy_things2023-09-26 02:00 pm
cesy) wrote in lifting_heavy_things2023-09-26 02:00 pm
Lifted some things!
Yesterday I went to my first powerlifting class in years and it was great! I really enjoyed a weightlifting class I did about 8 years ago, but then I had some other health issues and was focused on physio and couldn't safely do much. Now I'm better enough that I could give it a try, I found a gym on my road that does welcoming classes, and went along on the spur of the moment for an intro deal.
I was really encouraged by the vibe, having people with widely varying levels of experience and strength but all supporting each other, and a helpful instructor. And I was delighted to find I still get an endorphin rush from lifting - I never get that from running or other cardio the way some people do, but it's nice to remember I get it from lifting, so I can get it from some exercise.
I was really encouraged by the vibe, having people with widely varying levels of experience and strength but all supporting each other, and a helpful instructor. And I was delighted to find I still get an endorphin rush from lifting - I never get that from running or other cardio the way some people do, but it's nice to remember I get it from lifting, so I can get it from some exercise.
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Yay, glad you had a good time! Lifting is fun.
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Interesting that you get an endorphin rush from lifting but not from cardio.