Well, I’m not but I’m hoping this post inspires you to get up and sweat a little bit.
I don’t know about you but the amount of time I have available for a workout has gradually increased over the last couple weeks. Living this quarantine life has me yearning to get a workout in, because I’ve realized my body feels SO MUCH BETTER afterwards {especially under these circumstances}. My goal during this time is to MOVE daily and I’m not just talking from the couch to the refrigerator. 😉
My pre-quarantine life fitness routine has changed a bit over the last ten-ish years so to catch you up…
*When my kids were all younger our morning visits to the gym were usually our social outing of the day. We’d go to the gym two to four times a week, the kids would play with friends in childcare while I got a workout in, and then I’d shower. We were usually at the gym for two-ish hours, we’d follow it up with a park date with friends, and then back home in the afternoon while I worked.
*My kids started preschool and the days gradually changed. I was going to the gym two to three times a week, working more had me shortening my time away, and I didn’t want to waste any time with kids at school being spent at the gym.
*My big kids started elementary school and things shifted even more. I found my groove going to the gym twice a week and spending almost any other free time working. I didn’t have as much time to make it such a social event and really could only spend my workout time at the gym.
*Just last year Shay and I decided we’d try the early morning classes in order to get those workouts finished and out of the way leaving more Mix and Match Travel time while the kids are at school. A habit SLOWLY developed and I’ve come to love having my workout checked off my to-do list by 6:30 a.m. Needless to say, I’m MISSING the gym. Who ever thought I’d say that?
Over the years, I’ve learned fitness routines will often shift and change a lot and this social distancing has me working on a new plan in the mean time.
These are a list of my favorite at-home workouts:
*YouTube-some of my favorites are FitnessBlender, Blogilates, and Pop Sugar Fitness.
*Jillian Michaels DVD-yes, this one is pretty old school.
*Pinterest-has a TON of workouts.
My newest at-home obsession is the PELOTON APP! Now if you saw my post last week, we just got a Peloton bike about two weeks ago, but you don’t have to have a bike in order to benefit from all the workouts. There are tons of strength and yoga workouts available. If you have a Peloton, check out the comments from my post last week because lots of readers shared their favorite instructor or workouts. You might get a new idea!
In honor of encouraging us all to sweat this week, this is what my plan is for my workouts this week-
Monday-20 minute 90’s Hip Hop Ride with Alex + 10 minute Arm Toning with Denis
Tuesday-30 minute Tabata Ride with Robin + 10 minute Core Strength with Andy
Wednesday-20 minute Classic Rock Ride with Olivia + 10 minute Arm Toning with Leanne
Thursday-30 minute Hip Hop Ride with Tunde
Friday-30 minute Full Body Strength with Oliver
Saturday-GET OUTSIDE
Sunday-30 minute Sundays with Love Ride with Ally
It’s a lot of cycling right now because it’s new, still really fun, and I’m trying to find my favorite instructors so I’m wanting to try them all! Also-a newbie so 20-30 minutes on the bike is my goal. I would also like to add during a normal week, I’m not doing something active everyday. This is the goal right now because being active really helps me stay more positive.
What about YOU? What are you doing today to sweat? Hope you found a little inspiration! You’ve GOT this!
XO
