This kind of feels like the longest week ever, right?! I’m so happy that it’s Wednesday, otherwise know as Hump Day. I’ll be estatic once it’s Friday! 🙂
I’m link up with Annmarie from The Fit Foodie Mama, Angelena Marie from Angelena Marie: Happy, Healthy & Balanced, Michelle at Fruition Fitness and Nicole for FitFul Focus for Wild Workout Wednesday!
So today I’m reaching out to all of you for some advice. It’s no secret that I love to workout – running, spinning, boot camp – you name it, I love to do it! Even when I don’t want to workout, I always feel better after a workout. I always feel accomplished.
Ever since my IT band injury in November, I have found it a little difficult to get back into a routine. Sure, I still get in 4-5 workouts a week, but I don’t have a solid workout schedule. I was thinking about this a lot last week and it finally hit me – I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING!
Let me be clear….
Do I know how to lift weights properly? Yes
Do I know proper running form? Yes
Do I know how to properly do squats, lunges, burpees, planks, etc? Yes
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I wish I was as confident as Holyfield!
The problem is not how to do these things, but how often should I be doing them? And on what days? Is there a proper process to planning a workout schedule?
Right now I usually run 4x week and get in strength training 2x week and I’m “trying” to incorporate Yoga at least once a week. I still feel like that’s not enough. With the strength training I always wonder, is boot camp enough? Should I do full body or just lower body or upper body? Sigh – decisions decisions.
So friends, do you have any advice? What does yout workout routine look like?
Pick 2-3 days to dedicate to one form of exercise, 2-3 days to dedicate to another, and then 1-2 days for active rest of choice. That usually works for me.
Thanks Susie! That sounds very manageable.
It all depends on your goals, but it sounds like you’re looking to have a greater focus on running? For my runners I usually recommend 3-4 days of running (3 is preferable but I understand where 4 is needed), and then 2-3 days of strength training. 2 days of full-body workouts with at least a day in between will help make sure your muscles get the attention they need without overdoing it! 🙂 If you’re only running 3 days a week you could add in a third full-body workout, or even just a core workout! I hope that helps!
Ariana, Thank you so much for your feedback – bery much appreciated! I’m going to look to implement a new workout routine based on all the advice I have received.
Great advice from both Susie and Ariana!!! Let me know if you need any help finding some workouts 🙂
Thanks so much friend 🙂
These two posts should really help you out:
http://www.backatsquarezero.com/2016/01/26/the-easyhard-principle-of-running/
http://www.backatsquarezero.com/2016/02/23/your-training-planthe-cut-back-week/
If you need more help email me and I’ll help you set up a weekly schedule. We have to be ready for NYC:)
You’re amazing Abby! Thank you so much!