Perhaps I have gone Mad!

[Lulu54]

I never have been one to shy away from a challenge, but I am not necessarily an adventure seeker either.   For some reason opportunities seem to land my way lately - the most recent just happened on Friday.

My Tai Chi class isn't being offered this term and the water aerobics class is in the evening, much later than I want to stay after work.  I need something else physical to go with the body sculpting class my body so desperately needs that I am doing on my lunch time twice a week.

I saw my PT on Thursday and talked to her about what opportunities may be happening in the PT department on campus for MS patients. She gave me the name of the lead doctor to contact and encouraged me to write to him.  Before the day was finished I dropped him an email and told him I was available if there were any studies coming up that I could be of use.

Well first thing Friday this kind doctor called and asked if I could step into a study that was just beginning on Saturday - one of the 5 subjects he had lined up withdrew at the last moment.  

They are studying a method of exercise that will strengthen the MS patient and improve balance. A local hospital is sponsoring this study and looking to add this into their PT department programming.  My need for another exercise program is being fulfilled.  Its a win-win situation for everyone.

The group will workout twice a week for 8 weeks.  We all underwent pre-study evaluation and they will check us at the end to see what improvement if any, we have made.

So tomorrow, Monday night, I will be going to my second class.  

Are you wondering what the exercise is?  Picture me as a 54 year old kick-boxer!  Have I gone mad???  I'll let you know in a few weeks.

as always,
Lulu

[meg321]

That made my morning , i so wish I could do it.  

meg

[MsWobbles]

Hey, Lulu!

It's karma.  You're always giving off such positive vibes - I envy you!  It's hard for me to stay positive after all I've seen and experienced.  But you are always supportive and upbeat for everyone here!  It is only natural that this gift would fall into your lap!!

I hope it's a truly great experience for you that leaves your physically stronger!!  You deserve it!!

Hugs,

WAF

[Guitar_grrrl]

I think that's FABULOUS!!!  I can't wait to hear of your adventures!

Just back from fishing with dad - a little rain, just one fish.  Made a nice hors d'ouvre for the three of us!

Cheers,
Guitar_grrrl

[Nancy_LA_MA]

I'm glad you added the note about safety harnesses - was having a hard time wrapping my mind around kick boxing improving balance issues (from one who walks like a drunk even with a cane!).  _But_, with the harnesses - I can see that the kicking, the raising of a foot and a leg, this kind of movement might actually trigger responses in the brain that would be helpful.  Looking forward to your updates on the class and the workout.  

[Sarahsmom46]

That's awesome.  I can't wait to hear how it goes.  I've always wanted to do kick boxing and hear you can really lose weight doing it.  

[PastorDan]

Can I get one of those harnesses that will keep me from falling? ;>)

[Lulu54]

thanks all - I knew you would be amused at the thought of me kickboxing.  

We actually worked tonight with boxing gloves on and hitting targets and moving our feet..... all at one time!!!  And i didn't fall down once (or twice!).

I'm sure I will be sore tomorrow because I also had body sculpting at noon and we were all tired and sore from that.  I wish there was a way that these both didn't happen on the same day but oh well, I'm tough and will make it through these 8 weeks.

as always,
Lulu

[Wobbly]

Wow...that sounds like fun...wish they had something like that here.. have a good time and let us know how it is...

wobbly
dx

[HVAC]

You go Girl.
Alex

[suzymsgirl]

That's AWESOME news Lulu!

I wish you great success in this, and in all things.  HOORAY FOR LULU!!  :)

SuzyMSGirl

[poker247]

AWESOME Lulu!!!!

*note to self*.... DO NOT make Lulu the Kickboxer mad LOL

[Lulu54]

I didn't include that once we start working on the foot moves we will be suspended in safety harnesses so there is no chance that we can fall.  And we each have our own personal trainer/PhD student to supervise our every move.

Kind of think marionettes..... I'm not ready to be pinnochio with no strings!
Lu

[ShadowsSister]

Girl Friend ! I want Pictures of you all dressed up ready to Kick some Butt !!!
Lulu, you so Rock !!!
Just have Fun.. and all that stuff, I always say  ;-)
Love & Hugs being sent out to Our Champion {{{{~!~}}}}

[Charley123]

I'm looking forward to your results.  I've been looking for a way to exercise and will try anything I can to help me become stronger.  Good luck with the kick boxing!  Let us all know how you are doing.  Charley.

[essdipity]

You go, girl!  Soon you'll be downright dangerous!

hugs,
ess

[wadeheather]

I love that you're doing kick boxing!  I bet you'll have a ton of fun....and maybe get in touch with your inner tough-girl!

Have a blast!
Heather

[rudyhorse]

Well Lulu,  I can see it, you with a pink robe draped over your shoulders with your gloves on the crowd screaming lulululululu.......yep I think this is great.  I bet you will get some great results and have some fun with it.  Now instead of an MS walk, like they do for heart disease ect we can have and MS Box.? :)

Keep us posted how it goes, and thanks for sharing this.  I think it will inspire others too.
I grab the counter when I do my Crane imitation...but I too need sculpting as I am sure I do not look anything like a Crane...LOL heheheha.

Enjoy yourself and keep us posted,
Tracy

[supermum_ms]

Hi Lulu,

I think you've gone loopy lala, kick-boxing is a hoot or maybe its the visual i got thinking about it, think combo of kick-boxer and clown school. I dont know about you but I'd need someone to hold me up everytime i lifted a leg, timber!!!! If they put the gloves on me i'd never lift my arms up, it would be a fun, i'm sure you'll have a lot of laughs but i'm not sure you'll be the next world champion.

Cheers.....JJ

PS Your only as young as you feel!