Today was a wonderful day. Last night I went to Weight Watchers and got a boost of motivation to start being on track. So today I wrote down all of my points and went to the gym. As I was cleaning our living room hardcore I came across some old fitness and shape magazines. I usually hold on to them because they give me ideas to use for my classes. I started looking through them and found, the June 2008 edition of Shape, a very effective cardio/weight 30 min. workout.
Here is the breakdown of the workout:
1. 5 min. walk or jog
2. 5 min. 20 bicep curls, 25 squats, 45 sec. jumping jacks
3. 5 min. 20 tricep extension or dips, 12 (per leg) walking lunges, 45 sec. jump rope
4. 5 min. 20 squats w/shoulder raise, 20 (per leg) step-ups on bench, 45 sec. high knees.
5. 5 min. 15 reverse crunches, 20 calf raises, 30 sec. plank
6. 5 min. cool down (walk or jog)
You can very the amount of weight you use. It says to use 5lb and 7lb weights. I used 8lb and 10lb weights. When I was doing the squats with the shoulder raise, I changed the exercise to a squat with an overhead press. Whatever you want. I have to always adjust a workout to fit my needs. Overall, after my 10 min. assigned run for the day, I started the workout and ended leaving the gym with sweat puddles as I walked out. I really enjoyed today's workout because I finished in less than 40 mins. and I felt that it was intense, challenging and rewarding. Can't beat that!!
When I stay on track I get this feeling of accomplishment and man does that feel good. Now I'm wondering what tomorrow will bring. The weekend has a handful of challenges but after the great day I had, I say "Bring It On."
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