Yes! Even I think working out can be boring. There are days where I'm running and I'm just like, there are so many better things I could be doing then running on a moving belt for a half hour.
My solution?
Music! Pandora is my best friend during my work outs. When I have something I can jam to, it takes my mind off of how much time I'm actually spending on my work outs. In fact, I can't run without music, I end up going WAY slower give up WAY too easily. If you're smart phone or iPod can't access Pandora, create your own mix to listen to during your work out. (I find shuffle helps out a lot too)
Pandora Stations that get me amped:
-Gold Dust Radio (Remix by Bassnectar)
-Dirty Talk Radio (It's not as profane as it sounds!)
- And depending on my mood, A little Fast paced country action.
BUT! What you listen to is up to you.
Other solutions?
Mix up your work out! I will always try to keep these work outs different day to day. Doing the same lifts over and over again gets so boring, and that's where your muscles end up planteauing (we'll go into detail about that one later). Mixing up your work outs also confuse your muscles and that alone will get them even more amped work out to work out. Trainers say muscle confusion is one of the best ways to work out!
Finally!
Mix up your cardio. Run outside, do sprints instead of endurance, Swim, cycle outside, use a rowing machine (Actually, one of the best cardio/full body work out you can do!). Challenge yourself to try something new maybe once a week. Get out of that regular pattern and mix it up. I guarantee you it'll make your work out more fun, and challenge new muscle in your bodies.
My Work Out 11/29/11
Cardio: Run medium pace 25 minutes
Lift: light weight, 5 sets, 20 step ups, 15 rows, 10 side lunges (per leg)
Challenge!!!!! try to complete this as fast as you can! (my last record was 10 minutes!)
Tomorrow's work out FOR YOU!
Level One: Lift: Whenever you find yourself standing around, do 10 calf raises (You'll surprise yourself on how many you actually do!)
Cardio: Break
Level Two:
Cardio: Cycle 20 minutes slow pace, every 3 minutes accelerate to fast pace for 2 minutes
Lift: Same as mine without weights! Take 1 minute break between each set
Level Three:
Cardio: Walk 50 seconds, sprint for 10 seconds. Do this for 16 minutes
Lift: 5 minutes of consecutive abs
Hint: Crunches for 1 min., plank 1 minute, leg "throwdown" 1 min, full body sit up 1 min., Sit in crunch position lift head and reach side to side to touch shoe for 1 min.
Level Four:
Try out my work out!!! :]
How's it going so far everyone? Have any questions so far? Let me know!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Everyone Can Be Healthy
So I've officially decided to dedicate this blog to motivating people of all ages to exercise, be healthy, and be comfortable in their bodies. I'll be offering different exercises for all levels, as well as motivating quotes and hopefully be able to answer any questions to my followers!
Everyone asks me "Alaina, how are you so healthy all the time?" My answer, it's a habit. I never religiously worked out and had a healthy diet before 2011. I was never super happy with how I "looked", but once my dad started me on my work out programs I realized it wasn't exactly all about the numbers on the scale.
1st Word of Advice: Set a small goal for yourself. Like, do 30 minutes of cardio 3 days a week, no matter what that cardio looks like: Walking, running, cycling, swimming, hiking, dancing, work out video, yoga, ect.
My first goal was no more fast food (With the exception of Chipotle, Qudoba, Jimmy John's--But even then it had to be healthy choices)
This first goal progressed into routine work outs, and then developed into a healthy diet to go along with.
Just so we're all on the same page, I try to work out 6-7 days a week. Each work out lasting about 30 minutes- 2 hours. This includes Cardio and Lifting as well. BUT! You DO NOT! I repeat DO NOT need to get on this level in order to be healthy. You NEED to take this at your own pace, in a way that your body and habits can form naturally. You can do it!
What are your first goals? What do you want to accomplish and by when? Let me know!!!!!
My work out 11/28/11:
Cycle 40 minutes
Lift: 3 Sets (medium weight)- 6 reps Dead lift, 3 pull-ups, 6 reps bench, 6 reps front squat
5 minutes of abs
Tomorrow's Work Out:
Level One: Walk outside or on Treadmill for 20 minutes
Level Two: Run/Jog 1 mile OR Cycle medium intensity for 20 minutes
*Lift: 3 sets- 5 Lunges per leg, 8 push ups (You can put your knees down if needed), 10 calf raises
Level Three: Run/Jog 15 minutes (Pick your pace), Cycle for 15 (pick your pace)
Lift: 3 sets (light weight), 10 woodchop, 10 row, 10 (per leg) Lunges with Weight
Level Four: Use my work out from today! :]
*Work out Language!
Everyone asks me "Alaina, how are you so healthy all the time?" My answer, it's a habit. I never religiously worked out and had a healthy diet before 2011. I was never super happy with how I "looked", but once my dad started me on my work out programs I realized it wasn't exactly all about the numbers on the scale.
1st Word of Advice: Set a small goal for yourself. Like, do 30 minutes of cardio 3 days a week, no matter what that cardio looks like: Walking, running, cycling, swimming, hiking, dancing, work out video, yoga, ect.
My first goal was no more fast food (With the exception of Chipotle, Qudoba, Jimmy John's--But even then it had to be healthy choices)
This first goal progressed into routine work outs, and then developed into a healthy diet to go along with.
Just so we're all on the same page, I try to work out 6-7 days a week. Each work out lasting about 30 minutes- 2 hours. This includes Cardio and Lifting as well. BUT! You DO NOT! I repeat DO NOT need to get on this level in order to be healthy. You NEED to take this at your own pace, in a way that your body and habits can form naturally. You can do it!
What are your first goals? What do you want to accomplish and by when? Let me know!!!!!
My work out 11/28/11:
Cycle 40 minutes
Lift: 3 Sets (medium weight)- 6 reps Dead lift, 3 pull-ups, 6 reps bench, 6 reps front squat
5 minutes of abs
Tomorrow's Work Out:
Level One: Walk outside or on Treadmill for 20 minutes
Level Two: Run/Jog 1 mile OR Cycle medium intensity for 20 minutes
*Lift: 3 sets- 5 Lunges per leg, 8 push ups (You can put your knees down if needed), 10 calf raises
Level Three: Run/Jog 15 minutes (Pick your pace), Cycle for 15 (pick your pace)
Lift: 3 sets (light weight), 10 woodchop, 10 row, 10 (per leg) Lunges with Weight
Level Four: Use my work out from today! :]
*Work out Language!
Set= A group of repetitions performed for different exercises. Complete the exercises given, and repeat 2 more times!
Rep= Repetition, How many times you perform the exercise in the set
If you don't know hot to perform a lift, YouTube is always the answer! Search for Deadlift Video/ Demonstration. Many people post videos on how to keep correct form so you won't hurt yourself during your work out.
Happy work outs everyone!
Motivation at It's best
Hey there Bloggers,
I've decided to start a motivational blog with working out, eating healthy, and feeling great about yourself. I have been in that place where I look at models in magazines, and wish I was them. It's taken me months to get into a great workout routine, and now I can't live without it.
I'm starting this blog in hopes of motivating others. I'll be tracking my progress, goals, and achievements in here. Hopefully you'll share yours as well!
I've decided to start a motivational blog with working out, eating healthy, and feeling great about yourself. I have been in that place where I look at models in magazines, and wish I was them. It's taken me months to get into a great workout routine, and now I can't live without it.
I'm starting this blog in hopes of motivating others. I'll be tracking my progress, goals, and achievements in here. Hopefully you'll share yours as well!
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