In early 2007 mom started trying to get in shape for the millionth time. She struggled with her weight her entire life and tried countless diets and Weight Watchers and plans from late-night TV infomercials, etc. I always would tell her that she simply needed to get some regular exercise, and finally she started doing that. She joined Curves and was very excited about it. She sent me this email after a phone call in which I asked her what she was doing.
From: Gagne, Kathleen
To: Gagne, David
Subject: Workout!!
Sent: March 27, 2007 4:24 PM PSTHi, Honey,
Here’s a list of the exercises I do at Curves. They are on machines with walking-in-place in between. There’s usually Beatles music on!
1. Squat (pull down on pads, works gluts, hamstring, quad)
2. AB/Back
Double Positive – works abdominal and erector spinae muscles3. Hip Abductor
Double Positive – workes tensor fascia latae and adductors4. Chest/Back
Double Positive – works pectoral, rhomboid, and latissimus dorsi5. Leng Extension/Leg Curl
Double Positive – works quads and hamstring6. Shoulder Press/Lat Pull
Double Positive – works trapezius, deltoid, and latissimus dorsi7. Leg Press
Single Positive – works gluteus, iliopsoas, hamstring, and quadriceps8. Biceps/Triceps
Double Positive – works biceps and triceps (duh)9. Glute
Single Positive – works gluteal,iliopsoas, quadricep, and hamstring10.Lateral Lift
Single Positive – works obliques and quadratus lumborum muscles (whatever those are)11.Pec Dec
Double Positive – works pectoral, rhomboid, trapezius, and latissimus dorsi12.Oblique
Single Positive – works internal and external obliquesYou spend 30 seconds on each machine, then 30 seconds on a “recovery” walk. They take your pulse every 8 minutes.
I love it!!! Can’t wait to go!!!
Love you,
Mom