Week One
I’ve decided to just say “screw the sickness” and get on with this project. I’m tired of lying around the house all day long (I’m loving the sleeping for twelve hours at a time though), I’m tired of not feeling ready to do anything, I’m tired of having to put everything on hold until I get better. So I’m just going to decide that I’m better and start out slowly.
I’m sure many are thinking “two hours!! What the heck can you do for two hours of exercise each day??” Yes, I often wonder the same thing. In my gymnastics workouts (once upon a time), we had a half hour warm up, half hour conditioning (push ups, crunches, squats, etc.), then a half hour to practice each event (floor, beam, vault, and bars), and like a half hour for dance or tumbling. That’s the way I remember it anyway, all these years later.
So I’m going to break up my workouts in a similar way, so each section has a focus. Instead of events though I’ll have strength, flexibility, cardio, endurance, things like that. I’ll aim to hit each section at some point throughout the day, the two hours don’t have to be all at one time (once I get to the two-hour point, I’m definitely not ready for that yet!).
This week will be me easing into exercise again, since the most I’ve done in the past month is a hike or a yoga class. Here’s what I plan to do:
Monday: at-home yoga routine, possibly a walk around the neighborhood in the evening
Tuesday: yoga class
Wednesday: 30 Day Shred, level 1
Thursday: yoga class
Friday: 30 Day Shred, level 1
Saturday: hike
Sunday: rest day, maybe a walk around the neighborhood!
So none of that is too difficult. I know from past experience in starting (and quickly quitting) fitness programs that it’s important to start off slow so that I don’t scare myself away from my own goals. Right now I am so motivated to just feel good again that I can’t wait to get started, but I don’t want to go crazy at the beginning just to give it up a few weeks in.
I REALLY hope this cold decides to disappear over night. Come on, immune system, let’s get it together!
Update: I forgot to mention that I will be taking measurements and getting weighed tomorrow so that I can keep track of any physical body changes that happen throughout this project. Again, my goals aren’t necessarily to lose weight or inches (although I wouldn’t mind ditching this flab), those will just be interesting things to note as I try to get back to being an athlete.
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I just started the 30 Day Shred – Level 1! I have been exercising 3-5 days per week for the past 3 years and Jillian Michaels can still kick my a$$. Just remember to keep changing up your routine so you don’t get bored. =)
Yeah I’ve been using Jillian Michaels DVDs off and on for a little while now and no matter how good I think I get, she always gets me haha. 3-5 days per week for 3 years?? I wish I had that kind of consistency! Hopefully I’ll get there with this project
I have found that setting your standards high and your goals low works well for me. For instance, i would like to be beach ready by march, but my goal today was to actually work out haha. I started WW on the 1st and this week i am planning on working out everyday (M-F). I think your goal for week one is great, however sont get too set on the 2 hours goal, because you might get discouraged when jilliam michaels kicks you bootay in 20 min. I hope that makes sense… Good luck. ill be following
Great plan! I am trying to get my skinny cheerleading body back! Your plan for the week looks great just remember to monitor your food intake. I need to start watching what I eat and get my ass to the gym!
GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks! The food thing is my big issue, I have much less self-control in that department!