So tonight, I had planned to do the balance ball workout - a 50 minute aerobic workout with the large exercise ball. It really works the quads, hamstrings and core. Unfortunately, I got tied up in the kitchen after getting home from work. I wanted to toss some squash in the oven to let it bake while I did my workout video. So, as I'm cutting up the squash into small strips, the knife comes down, slicing through my nail and half way into the center of my thumb. Yeah...ouchy!
There was no pain at first and only a little blood. I rinsed it off, grabbed a towel before it even had a chance to start spewing all over. I pressed on it very firmly until I couldn't feel it or my other hand holding it. I walked around the room, talking to myself and trying not to pass out. And then the room started spinning, the head felt light, and not even the reassuring words stood a chance. I sat down on the toilet, threw my head between my knees and waiting patiently for Matt to come home to secure the wound with a band-aid. Fortunately, it was only a few minutes later that he arrived to save the day. What a great guy!
Oh, and then the pain set in and my head got oozy. I was bummed to have to missed my workout. So, I downed some ibuprofen, wrapped in my fleecy blanket, and turned on Wheel of Fortune. About a half hour later, I decided to finish preparing dinner and attempt the ball workout. I figured the pain couldn't possibly be any worse, so what the heck, why not just go for it. All in all, it was a success. The workout was great. Sure, the thumb was still throbbing, but the workout felt good.
So, do you really need two functional thumbs to work out? Nope, not really. :)
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