Well, I have just finished my first buddy workout! Overall, we were exercising for 2 hours! Of course, the time passed MUCH faster having a partner than if I had been doing it alone. In fact, we were both surprised when we saw how much time had passed. So, obviously, people aren’t wrong when they say having a buddy makes working out easier!

So, my first workout went really well! I spent about an hour working on an elliptical machine. Then, we walked on the track for another 20 minutes (recovery period). Finally, we went and played badminton for another 40 minutes or so. The badminton wasn’t quite as aerobic as using the elliptical machines, but it actually was harder than the walking! Also, I got to feel some burning in my arms! So, overall, I think it was a fantastic first day of buddy exercising! I’ve already planned to meet again with my buddy tomorrow morning at 10am. Hopefully, this will become a routine for us!

Now, the only bad thing about working out today is that I am having some stomach pain. It wasn’t during the workout, so it wasn’t about lack of oxygen. So, I think it must be a lack of water. I’m pretty sure that I was probably dehydrated before working out, so all that sweating probably dehydrated me enough to make my stomach hurt. Of course, as I am writing this, I am drinking water and a fruit smoothie to rehydrate myself. From now on, I’ll keep in mind that being hydrated is very important! If you are going to exercise, be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after!’

So, the final tally is going to be this:

exercise time: 2 hours

calories burned: at least 600 (over 400 from the elliptical machine)

experience: Enjoyable. I learned to drink more water or risk feeling sick. I feel a bit tired physically, but I feel a greater overall energy somehow (other people who workout will probably understand). I might want to take a nap now since I got up a bit early to go and work out (and my tummy is still hurting a bit), but I think I’ve earned it after working out so well. So, now I just have to look forward to another workout tomorrow!