It's almost Thursday which means it's almost Friday which means it's almost the weekend! At least that's how I see it. I've been really in my ultra health zone lately and it feels so good. My last few workouts have really kicked my butt and I walk away sore! So hard to do but such a great feeling to accomplish.
My weekend was super nice, mainly because of the amazing weather we had here in New York. On Saturday we went out and had to do some work stuff, which definitely paid off because we went to Saratoga later on, which is one of the cutest towns around. It's preppy, has cute shopping, and near the water. What's better? We went to an Irish Pub and I had an amazing salad with grilled salmon that was just to die. Sunday not too much happened, I got some work done for the week and was lucky enough to go out again for some relaxation and yummy yummy sushi.
Moving on to the week, Monday was so beautiful outside I just couldn't bring myself to stay in. It was 90 degrees! Definitely the best April ever. I went on two runs earlier and later in the day and soaked in every stride, loving every second of it. I had class later at night and definitely felt my calves burning. Treadmill to outdoor running is definitely quite the transition, especially with the heat. Today was lazy in the morning, and ultra productive in the afternoon. I woke up and had a big wonderful breakfast (scrambled eggs, slice of wheat toast, and a small serving of potatoes) and relaxed until class later in the day. For lunch I had a big salad with dark greens, chicken, melon, and some veggies.
I of course was reading my favorite blog, www.balancedhealthylife.com , and came across a workout that I absolutely had to try. I got to the gym so pumped up and it felt incredible. Before I left the gym I was already seriously feeling it! I left the gym feeling amazing and still dripping with sweat, which is always my goal. Doing the interval workout definitely reminded me how important it is to switch up your workouts so that your body doesn't adapt to the same exercises.
Workout:
-10 minute treadmill intervals (4.0-8.0, 1 minute per switch)
-50 plie squats (light weight)
-30 alternating lunges (medium weight)
-8 sumo squats (heavy weight)
-25 bicep curls (medium weight)
-25 squat jumps
-30 side lunges (medium weight)
-30 hip circles
Complete this circuit twice, and at the end, a 10 minute job/light run to cool down and move the body
Thank you Kjirsten for this amazing workout! Highly recommend to anybody looking to sweat.
For dinner I was starving and knew I needed to replenish my body with healthy yet filling foods. I had a big serving of green beans, 2 ounces of baked white cod, and 3 egg whites, all in marinara sauce. I also ate two rice cakes with PB and a little jelly because PB always makes my body feel satisfied and energetic.
My goal this week is to find some great new exercises to try out and to see how it changes my body to change things up. As of now, I already feel great with my new found love of intervals and circuits, and I'm excited to continue the trend.
What are your favorite circuit workouts? Where do you go for tips and inspiration?
