My workout split goes as follows:
When I get home I eat a carb heavy meal to give my body some energy to fuel my workout. I eat right when I get home so this meal has time to digest. I change into my gym clothes. I go back downstairs to mix my BCAAs and Pre Workout Supplement. I get my gym bag together and throw my coat on. I chug my pre workout and head to the car. I blast some upbeat, fast paced music to get my heart pumping. Upon arriving to the gym I put my headphones in and hat on so I am distracted by no one. On LISS days I start my workout on the stairmaster at a steady state for 15-20 minutes. On HIIT days I start a slow jog on the treadmill working up to fast sprints; 20 seconds on, 40 seconds off for about 15-20 minutes. Once I work up a sweat I head upstairs to the weights. Everyday has a different start and its own rhythm to it. I have a separate love for each muscle group. Leg days are intense, challenging, and exhausting. But I walk away with an immense amount of pride in myself. Push days (shoulder, chest, and triceps) are a day I completely burn out my muscles. I can push myself more during HIIT and I have extra time for abs. Pull day (back and biceps) are a combination of the two. I have taken pride in how strong my back is and have a goal of building my biceps. I want to be able to complete 6 pull ups on my own, in order to do this I need to build the strength in my biceps. All of these combined make me happy. I am excited for the next workout. I want to push myself even more than the day before. Now I know what you are thinking... "How does she have so much motivation ALL the time?" Well I don't. I have my off days. Days I am emotionally fatigued. Days I do not want to be around people. Days I am exceptionally unmotivated. These are the days it is most important to go, though. I have never left the gym unsatisfied from going. I may have a bad workout, but I never regret going in the first place. I hope this shows people that this is a lifestyle. It is a part of my daily routine. I, too, can be unmotivated. BUT it is the times that you push yourself that you realize you can push yourself the same way in other aspects of your life, like teaching for instance.
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Natasha
3/14/2019 03:09:03 pm
I'm reading this instead of being at my yoga class, which I skipped because I was just too tired and overwhelmed. Good for you for making sure you keep your routine going without fail! I love how you describe what the different routines are like. You make me want to go workout!
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Tracey
3/14/2019 04:32:29 pm
The way you connect the parts of this piece together-- reporting your workout routine, describing the rhythm of your days, and then ending with your philosophy-- is very effective.
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3/14/2019 05:43:45 pm
I am so impressed with your dedication and your manifesto at the end!
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