My Fit

Diversifying your cardio workouts both in the gym and outdoors is excellent. The stair master, elliptical, and rowing machine provide effective indoor options, while utilizing mini hills, stairs, and jogging outdoors adds variety to your cardio routine. Mixing up your workouts can help keep things interesting and provide a well-rounded cardiovascular fitness experience.

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Tips

• Select a cardio exercise that you do not hate doing

• Start at a low level and move slowly

• Aim for 5 minutes at a consistent pace

• Set goals that are realistic and attainable

• Do not try to keep up with the Jones...it's all about you

This is the only body I have. So, I try to care for my body and meet its needs.

 

Stretching

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• increases range of motion

• keeps muscles flexible

• lenghtens muscle

• wards off aches and pain

• improves balancing

• releases stress

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Tips

• warm up then stretch

• ensure footing and balance are stable before each stretch

• hold each stretch for 30 seconds

• consistent, pain free, stretch is the goal

• bouncing can cause injury

• cold muscles injury more quickly

Everyone is different. We uniquely have varying personal needs. 

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My ability to focus, plan and execute are my fitness strengths.

My weakness is that I get bored easily so I have to tweak my workouts to keep motivated.

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I have created various workout schedules to accommodate my life's needs. Here's a breakdown of my workout schedules:

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- On two days off one day

- On three days off one day

- On four days off two days

- On five days off two days

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These schedules offer flexibility and can be adjusted based on your fitness goals and daily commitments.

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My workout schedules may vary over time, but how I train is always consistent. I give all l I have when I train. I have upper body and lower body days, and sometimes, a purely cardio and bands days.

 

Everyday is an AB day.

Listening to your body is essential. It's a great way to understand its needs and respond accordingly. Paying attention to signals like hunger, thirst, fatigue, and pain can help you make better choices for your health and well-being.

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HYDRATE Tips

• Start the morning drinking a glass of water

• Use a water container that encourages you to drink

• Set alarms or use stickies as reminders

• Drink a glass of water before each meal and snack

• Stayed tuned to how your body feels

REST Tips

• Maintain a regular wake time

• Establish a bedtime ritual

• Turn off electronic devices an hour before bed

• Rest encompasses more than the physical. Rest includes mental, emotional, sensory, social, and more.