Chapter 164 Morning Exercise
"Well, let's do some warm-up exercises with me first to loosen up our joints and activate our muscles!" Jiang You said happily, "Let's take a deep breath together~"
Nasha followed her example, opened her arms, and took a deep breath. The weather was very comfortable today, with white clouds in the sky blocking the scorching sun, and a cool breeze caressing her cheeks.
The oxygen-rich air with the fragrance of trees rushed into her nose and filled her lungs, while the turbid air took away her worries as her lungs contracted and squeezed.
"You need to learn to breathe with your belly. Inhale, expand your abdomen, and consciously guide the air into your abdomen so that your body can accommodate more air." The Doberman trainer moved around them, speaking human language and providing more guidance. "Stretch your arms straight out and feel the tension and extension of your muscles."
Nasha followed the movements carefully. Inhaling, exhaling, the instincts she had once taken for granted now felt so different that she felt like a toddler struggling to take its first steps.
"Normally, due to physiological factors, untrained women primarily use chest breathing, while men tend to prefer abdominal breathing. Thoracic breathing primarily relies on the contraction and expansion of the intercostal muscles, driving the expansion and relaxation of the entire chest cavity, allowing the lungs to complete inhalation and exhalation. However, during this process, the diaphragm between the chest and abdomen does not actively participate in breathing. Due to the shortness of chest breathing, a large number of alveoli in the lungs cannot fully expand and contract.
"Abdominal breathing actively involves the diaphragm in breathing, rising and falling with the breath, actively expanding the chest cavity for longer breaths. The increased amount of oxygen inhaled enhances cardiopulmonary function, making exercise more conducive and increasing fat and calorie consumption."
The dog coach obviously knows a lot about human anatomy and seems to be a knowledgeable coach. His voice is low, but his pronunciation and articulation are not the same as those of humans. This is probably due to the oral structure of canines, and his accent is more like that of Aunt Wolf.
——He looks very handsome and a little cute.
Magical creatures are quite common in the West City of Eston, but this is the first time Nasha has seen a talking dog. She has heard her father say that such magical dogs are more common in the royal capital... So this Coach Wangjiang is an expert specially hired by Boss You from the royal capital?
——Of course Naxia could not imagine that the person who was now guiding them in fitness was none other than their boss’s partner, the lord of this territory, the current mayor of Eston West City, and Viscount Andre of Wilshire County… If they knew, they would probably be shocked, and then tremble with fear and unable to let go and practice seriously.
Although Andre knew everyone before he became the lord, after a person's identity undergoes such a drastic change, even if his own attitude does not change, the attitude of others towards him will change greatly.
Besides, if the news of a lord showing up in public to teach restaurant employees how to exercise were to get out to other nobles, Andre would probably become a laughing stock among the nobles.
After obtaining the status of Lord, Andrei, who was originally a "Viscount" in name only, became a real thing. Things he could do casually before - such as dressing up as a wandering mercenary in a rag cloak and going undercover in the slums, working as an oil painting model at an art academy to earn a living, or coaching civilians like he did today - he could no longer do them under the title of Viscount.
For these reasons, Takumi and Andrei decided to present themselves as "Wang-chan," the trainer of a magical Doberman Pinscher. After all, no one except Andrei's family knew about his Doberman form, and since the magical form was indistinguishable from the magical creature, it was difficult for ordinary people to distinguish.
Separating the two identities might prove useful in future scenarios, like a lord going on an incognito visit, or a dog spy going deep into an enemy cell... Well, even though many people in this world know about the existence of magical creatures, most still let down their guard when they see a furry dog.
The presence of a handsome dog coach during a painful workout can indeed soothe the trainees' bodies and minds. Rather than a muscular man standing in front of them coldly barking orders, the girls prefer a Doberman sitting on the ground, tapping his paws "one, two, one."
——It’s so cute!
After teaching them abdominal breathing, Naxia and the others followed Takumi in warming up. The movements weren't difficult, and Takumi's pace wasn't too fast, so they could easily follow along. However, the repetitive waving of hands, lifting legs, and twisting of bodies still made them feel a slight soreness in their limbs.
I felt it was easy at first, but it became a little strenuous after ten, and I started to doubt myself after twenty. But when I changed the movements, I felt the comfort and happiness of my tense muscles relaxing... until the end of one round, and the next round of movements began again. The training that seemed like a game before now seemed a bit torturous.
Nasha felt her heart beating faster and louder in her chest; her breathing became heavier, and she used the abdominal breathing she had just learned; sweat was streaming down her face, neck, and back. She never knew she could sweat so much!
"Come on everyone! There are only two moves left! If you hold on a little longer, you will win!" said Jiang You.
"Yes..." everyone responded weakly, their movements gradually beginning to twist and deform.
"After the aerobics, we'll do a one-kilometer brisk walk, which will include a short, not-so-steep uphill section." Without needing to breathe, Takumi announced easily while doing the aerobics. "After the walk, we'll stretch and relax our muscles. Once we're done, today's initial adaptation training session will be over. We've prepared breakfast for everyone at the finish line!"
"Today's breakfast is a thick-cut filet mignon sandwich on freshly toasted toast with onions, mushrooms, and lettuce. It's packed with carbohydrates, protein, vegetables, and dietary fiber, making it a perfect energy boost after an aerobic workout on an empty stomach! There's also warm lemon water for everyone to enjoy. Lemon water is rich in vitamin C and potassium, which can quickly replenish lost water and electrolytes, relieve fatigue, and aid muscle recovery."
"Breakfast!" Light suddenly flashed in everyone's eyes. The dawn was just around the corner. With hope in their hearts, their actions were once again filled with strength.
Not only them, but even the dog coach's eyes showed anticipation.
Jiang You: “…” Ah, no, is eating breakfast so motivating for you?
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