idea_bulbI like to go to the gym early in the morning. Sometimes I have been before John goes to work but I do prefer to be at home with him in the mornings to give him breakfast while we chat over a cup of coffee. But I think I’ve discovered a key to exercise! At least it’s a key for me!

Instead of getting up at 6am and putting my dressing gown and ugg boots on I have been having a quick shower and putting on my track pants and runners. This just seems to set the tone– I want to go to the gym ASAP. Rather than want to lounge around and potter I just want to get moving. I’ve been doing this for a few weeks and it really helps my mental attitude.

What about you? When do you exercise? Found any little tips that help you?

Exercise Week 21
cd-sundayg Rest Day
cd-mondayg Weights
cd-tuesdayg 20min HIIT MA_running plan
cd-wednesdayg Weights +10min cardio blast at end
cd-thursdayg 20min HIIT (Wk 1 Day 3)
cd-fridayg Show Day! (rest from workouts)
cd-saturdayg Weights +10min cardio blast at end

For the time being my weights workout consists of:

  • 5 min warmup on treadmill or elliptical trainer
  • Leg Press: 3 sets of 10 reps @ 65kg
  • Lat Pull Down: 3 sets of 10 reps @ 30kg
  • Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 10 reps @ 9kg (my weakest area)
  • Chest Press: 3 sets of 10 reps @ 23kg
  • Cable Row Pulls: 3 sets of 10 reps @ 28kg
  • FitBall Squats 3 sets of 20 with 10kg weight in each hand
  • Core training: Hover on ball until fatigue
  • Back extensions until fatigue
  • Stretching
  • Cardio Blast 10min on treadmill or elliptical trainer