Flexibility is important in life, right? Not just physically, but in all aspects of life. As in, my week turned into a crazy busy week and instead of thinking about what my next week of circuits should look like, I decided to be "flexible" with my goals and have a second week of my Week #2 plan ;-)
I love being able to put a positive spin on what was really a full-blown example of having bitten off way more than I could chew last week!! So, anyhoo.... Here is my exercise plan for Week "3" of my circuit training plan:
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For once I didn't bite off more than I could chew with an exercise plan!
My first week using the Women's Health Big Book of 15 Minute Workouts went well. I struggled with the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout but I had no problems with the Basic Total-Body circuit. With the start of summer weather and swimsuit season, I've decided to up my game a bit when it comes to my exercise plan. After some research (browsing through the exercise / health section at my local library), I came across a handy little exercise book from the publishers of Women's Health magazine: The Women's Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts
Well I think I jinxed it last week by saying that spring was just around the corner. I'm sitting in my office watching another 4+ inches of snow falling... Perfect time to plan for the week ahead!
This week, I'm going to add to the strengthening exercises that are already in my weekly plan. Spring is right around the corner... well, technically, it has officially been spring for more than a week now, although you wouldn't know that by looking outside and seeing the snow on the ground. But my mind and spirit are in desperate need of sunshine and warmer temperatures!
I'm focusing this week on the mind and spirit because I feel these are often overlooked, but essential, elements to overall good health. This week I am ready to start slowly adding cardio back in to my routine. I am being extremely cautious by only scheduling myself to walk for 15 minutes, three days during the week. While I'm walking I will focus on my form and posture, making sure to take gentle strides with my core engaged the entire time.
My goal with this blog is to keep myself accountable and organized as I work towards better overall health.
Current health problems: Lately I've been experiencing pain in my feet when I run or spend too much time walking or on my feet. I have been seeing a chiropractor for that as well as some pain and limited movement in my lower back. For a few months I wasn't able to do the majority of my normal exercises because certain movements would cause a grinding sensation in my spine so no dancing or any exercise that put strain on my lower spine. I also couldn't walk without pain in my feet so I made a point of walking as little as possible to rest them; good for the pain, not so good for my overall health as walking was a large part of my exercise routine. Health goals: The pain in my feet has subsided and I'm working on easing myself back into being healthy and strong...in a way, I feel like I'm starting fresh, with a clean slate. Not quite accurate, I know but I like to try to put a positive spin on things :-) So, this week my goal is to focus on flexibility...starting with...sun salutations: |
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