For this week, I decided to do spinning for the cardio component. I did it for around 30-40 minutes on medium resistance.
Then, I moved on to strength training for around 20-30 minutes. The only time I added weight was for the inner and outer thigh machine (10 kg). The exercises I did included crunches, toe touches, plank, leg lifts, squats, burpees and jumping jacks among others. I did not count the reps, I did each exercise until it pushed me further into my discomfort zone.
Finally, I stretched for around 10 minutes. I really focused on my thighs since I worked them a lot during spinning.
I do not really have a consistent workout schedule yet. I hope that by the end of this semester, I will have achieved that goal of mine. Right now, I find it hard to make the time to workout. It is difficult to balance school, work, my dog and my family. However, I do know that by having a little bit more discipline, I can prioritize exercise because it is truly important.
Before working out, I feel a lot more anxious and stressed but once it is over, I feel so much better. Not only because I am proud of what I acomplished, but also because of endorphins. Exercise is a great mood lifter.
