Friday, April 20, 2012

Maximize Your Moves Workout


Happy Fit Fridays! I have been so bad about posting these lately. Maybe because I haven't been feeling like I was doing such a great job of staying "fit" recently. I continued my workouts but not as frequently as I had been, and I was feeling blah.

Well, this week I definitely took control and changed that. I've been at the gym every day (including Sunday), and I'm feeling so much better about myself already. So, as I write this, I've decided to try something with fit Fridays...add a "Weekly Workouts" blurb, where I share the basics of my workouts for the week. I won't post all details (though I'm happy to if you're interested!), but I will share when I went, what I did (cardio, strength training) and how long I did it. I'm aiming for some extra accountability!


Weekly Workouts (4.14-4.20.12)
Saturday
Rest Day – in Chicago!

Sunday
Elliptical
Incline Power Walking
50 mins.
10 mins.
Monday
Elliptical
“Maximize Your Moves” Workout (2x through)
30 mins
30 mins.
Tuesday
Elliptical
“Maximize Your Moves” Workout (1x through)
35 mins.
15 mins.
Wednesday
Elliptical
Incline Power Walking
45 mins.
15 mins.
Thursday
Strength Training (legs|arms|core)
55 mins.
Friday
[Plan to get 1 hour in before *date night*!]

The workout I'm sharing below is one I noted above.  I love it because so many of the moves are dual - targeting arms and abs, or legs and arms, etc. By focusing on two areas I don't have as much time to dwell on how one area is burning or whatnot. Plus, you get a whole body workout with fewer moves. Score!

So, here it is...let me know what you think! :)


Maximize Your Moves Workout
Exercise
Reps
Squats with Barbell Press
15
Wall Sit with Shoulder Raises
12
Alternating Lunges with Bicep Curl
12/leg
Alternating Reverse Lunges with Tricep Extension
12/leg
Back Rows
12
Incline Push Ups
12
Plank Side-Side (Toe Taps)
45 sec.
Russian Twist with Medicine Ball
30
*Complete the exercises a total of 2-3 times.
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3 comments:

  1. Oh wow, I bet those wall sits with the shoulder raises are killer! Looks like an awesome workout :).

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    1. Thanks! Those wall sits will get you...but I became so focused on the shoulder raises that it wasn't as bad as usual. :)

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    2. hahha...so good to know:) As long as your mind of is off the work...no limits:)

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