Mixing up my workouts

I’ve realized that it’s important to change up my workouts.

  • If I strictly run every single day, I end up with very sore feet, ankles and knees.

If I choose to ride my bicycle for physical activity, I neglect the muscles in my shoulders and arms. Lifting weights doesn’t provide any type of cardio workout. I now vary the types of exercises I do each day of the week as well as within the training session. I workout every single morning, for approximately an hour. I always start with a dedicated warmup. I take the time to rotate my shoulders, hands and feet. I circle my arms and hips and stretch my legs, arms and back. I typically take a few minutes to skip, jog in place or engage in a low intensity cardio activity to get my muscles arm. I then pick up the pace and either run, bike, jump rope or do burpees, mountain climbers or burpees. To target the legs, I complete a series of various types of lunges and squats. I devote some time to lifting weights and make the effort to concentrate on all the different muscle groups. I workout with two-pound, four-pound and eight-pound weights. I have a yoga mat that I use for abdominal crunches and push-ups. At the very end of the workout, I focus on balance and flexibility. I perform static holds and go through splits and straddles. I am always on the lookout for new styles of exercises to incorporate into my workouts. I’ve found that by mixing things up, I’ve seen greater results.

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