Week of Workouts

I decided to document a week of my workouts.

I'm not a trainer or have any training in working out, but I love a good workout video or a nice relaxing run. 

I try to workout five days a week. 

I'm really a creature of habit, so I like those workouts to be on the same days each week. 

Unfortunately, that doesn't always work. 

This year I'm trying to go with it. 

If I get to workout, awesome, if not, maybe I will be more motivated to workout the next day. 

Here are my workouts from the Week of January 9.

Monday

On this day I had plans to do my Jillian Michael's video because I had run the day before; however, our internet was out. 

So, I did my own little workout full of dumbbells and a Bosu ball.
I usually do three sets of 10 reps.

Bicep Curls

Reverse Fly

Cross Jab

via

Bosu Push-ups

via

Tuesday

On this day I planned to run. 

Well, it had snowed when I got up and the forecast was calling for sleet and freezing rain. 

At this point we were on a two-hour delay. 

I decided to live on the edge and with about a half hour remaining before I would have left for school, I went running. 

It started out with no precipitation, then by one mile a little snow, then some more snow, then some sleet and by the time my three miles were up it was nearly freezing rain. 

I came back and did some crunches.
30 regular crunches
30 side to side crunches
30 in and out crunches

Wednesday

Today I was back at it with my girl Jillian.

I found this DVD at home a couple of years ago and started partaking in it randomly.
I seem to get really into it during winter and spring and then take a break from it.
When I moved I was so glad to find it online.
The workouts are in levels.
Start at Level 1 and work up to 3.

You can find Level 2 here.

For some reason I just enjoy Jillian.
She's hard core and determined, and I love that.
She always was my favorite trainer on Biggest Loser.

If you have 30 minutes, try this out!
It includes a warm-up and cool-down and you just need a pair of dumbbells.

Thursday

Outdoor run
Now, two days ago it was snowing and then freezing rain and we had a snow day.
On this day I walked outside in the morning to find it 60 degrees.
It poured and was super windy and by the time I was ready to run, it was done.
I pulled on shorts... in January... in Ohio and went for it.

3 miles later I was back home.

Friday

Fitness Blender Workout

I had heard of Fitness Blender a while back, but it seems to be popping up with a vengeance this week.
Our health nurse at school sent us some HIIT workouts, and Al and Shay have linked some that they've tried recently.
I thought about taking a break on this day, but I wanted to try out a video.
It's good to get out of your routine, and we didn't have any place to be on a Friday night, so I indulged in getting my sweat on after work.

Find the video I did here.

What I loved about this video was I didn't know what was coming next since it was my first time doing it.
I think our bodies get used to some videos since we anticipate the next moves.
This was a good change-up for me.
I liked the count down and some new moves.
Like many people have said, I do wish it had music!

Saturday

Outdoor run

Here I am stretching and getting ready for my mid-morning run. 

I typically like to go running pretty early on Saturday's, but on this day I had a few things to do inside before heading out. 

I have my leggings, socks, coldgear top, sweatshirt, headband and gloves ready to go. 

I always stretch inside in the winter. 

I do all of my stretching, pop on my headband and gloves and head outside. 

This helps me keep warm until my run actually starts. 

When I come back, I stretch a little outside to cool down and then head inside to cool down some more. 

Sunday

This is super rare...

I typically don't workout every single day. 

I don't think it's healthy for your body and usually there's something going on that requires me to skip a day. 

This week didn't turn out that way. 

With snow days and such, I've had more time to workout. 

I'm the type of person who just likes to move. 

I don't like watching TV. 

And I don't like lying on the couch. 

I feel like we don't move as much in the cold winter months, so to get in some more activity I went for a nice relaxed run. 

I came back and stretched a lot and then did some crunches.

30 regular crunches

30 side to side crunches

30 in and out crunches

A few winters ago I was training for a marathon and was following a training plan to a tee. 

I haven't signed up for a race since that marathon, and I'm not sure I will sign up for any anytime soon.

I simply love exercise. 

My body can't tolerate the greasy, yucky foods and I attest that to running for so many years.

In addition, I just don't feel right if I don't run. 

It clears my head and refreshes me. 

I'm one of those people who just runs. 

I don't listen to music or watch TV.

Like I said before, I really detest TV and hate the dreadmill.

I'd opt for layers and the outdoors any day over the treadmill. 

Enjoy your day!

I hope you get a little more movement in your day!