The world is your cage!
1,000 to 2,000 weighted jumps a day now, and 40min worth of rounds a week; on top of my regular routine, and I’ve worked for almost 3months straight without a day off (60-80hr weeks)… Rediscovering my limits with a vengeance!
New 7 day workout routine!
I just started working out with a close friend of mine who recently retired his cross fit membership, and I’m super jazzed on the new system we’ve got going:
For five days we will practice a regular lift, each day focusing on one main muscle group at a time ( lifting heavier each week)
Then twice a week yoga and cross fit training for cardio
Then once the month is up we will begin an entirely new workout regimen, lifting from light to heavy, as the month progresses; along with a change in the yoga/cross fit routine.
We’re about one week in and this is already going fantastic.
And I’m still saving money towards my Krav Maga training!
Now I’ve just got to give my body another short break from the bud and coffee, and I’ll be good to go for a while hah.
I’m sooo ready to start training with a Krav Maga instructor… In a few months I’ll have enough cash set aside to comfortably start!
Fuckin’ pumped.
Just beat my fastest time on a 5k run!
Time for celebration doob before bed :)
I’m so annoyed that I lost my original “before” shot! Oh well, this will be my new one I guess (even though it’s more like a checkpoint) haha.
Stay motivated!
Best friend/Worst enemy
Trying to consistently train 80min a week with her; assuming my fists continue to heal quick enough..
And don’t pay any mind the renovation project that we’ve got going on in the background lol.
1. Do it anywhere. Run, that is. Whether on the treadmill or in the park, it’s easy to rack up miles. Even better: Try lacing up the sneakers on that next vacation to explore a new place.
2. Make new friends. Tired of meeting duds at the bar? Check out local running groups or websites like meetup.com to hit the road with other health-minded folks. “Twenty questions” is just as good over a run (boozy brunches optional).
3. Save some cash. Forget fancy equipment or a pricey gym membership. When it comes to running, all you need to get started is the right footwear. (Don’t worry, running spandex is optional.)
4. Visit the doctor less. It’s not only apples that can keep the doctor away. Active people are less likely to develop colon cancer. And ladies, women who regularly engage in intense workouts like running can reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 30 percent.
5. Eat more carbs. Who doesn’t love a pasta dinner? Now there’s an excuse to slurp up more spaghetti. During intense training like preparing for a race (sorry, channel surfing doesn’t count) increasing carb intake might help running performance and boost mood during harder runs.
6. Keep it interesting. Forget boring laps around a track. Interval training helps boost metabolism and rev cardiovascular fitness. Bonus: Research shows runners who do intervals have more fun while running (really!) and might be more likely to keep it up.
7. Live longer. Who doesn’t want to live forever? Not only do runners have fewer disabilities and remain active longer than their sedentary counterparts, they actually live longer. And even as weekly running times decrease with age, the healthy benefits keep on ticking.
8. Get primal. Turns out Bruce Springsteen was right after all: Baby, we were born to run. It’s what turned us from apes to humans and was used by our ancestors to outrun prey over long distances.
9. Slip into skinny jeans. Running is one of the best calorie burners out there. For a 160-lb person it can burn more than 850 calories an hour. Not like we’re counting or anything.
10. Bring sexy back. Not only can having a rockin’ runner’s bod boost confidence in bed, regular exercise will help flexibility between the sheets — and get you in the mood more often.
11. Boost memory. Exercise has been shown to help keep the mind sharp and could even reduce symptoms of dementia. Hitting the track might also protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, even among those with a family history of it.
12. See the sunny side. Active folks see the glass as half full not only while they exercise, but for up to twice as long after hanging up their kicks than their less mobile counterparts. Talk about “Happy Feet!”
13. Get a natural glow. Believe it or not, working up a sweat can rid the face of gunk that clogs pores and leads to breakouts. A solid sweat session can also boost natural oils, keeping things fresh and healthy. (Just remember to remove makeup pre-workout and wash gently afterward to avoid breakouts.)
14. Improve self-esteem. Need one more excuse to go green? Runners who ran outside and snagged a good view of nature showed increased self-esteem post-workout than those who had only unpleasant scenes to gaze at.
15. Stay steady. Older runners can keep their balance better than non-runners, protecting their knees and tendons in the process. Take that, yoga! Be careful not to overdo it, though: Too much exercise can lead to stress injuries and bone loss.
16. Turn down the pressure. Running is a natural way to keep high blood pressure at bay — and fast. Amping up workouts can help lower blood pressure in just a few weeks.
17. Build stronger bones. Resistance training is awesome, but word on the street is that running might help produce even stronger bones than cranking out reps. As an impact exercise, running helps build the muscle that lower-impact workouts ignore, keeping bones healthier even as they age.
18. Get an energy boost. Feeling sluggish? Try going for a run instead. Just one running sesh can increase energy and chip away at fatigue.
19. Bring the furry friends. Dogs are man’s best friend for a reason — but they can also be man’s best workout partner, too. When it’s time to hit the trail, grab a leash to give your pet a new kind of treat.
20. Carve that core. A strong core improves posture, strengthens limbs, and helps make everyday activities a breeze. And whether we feel it or not, running engages that midsection, strengthening those all-important muscles. Bonus: A solid core in runners can improve performance, too.
21. Sleep better. Runners tend to adapt to set sleeping routines in order to keep running performance high. Even better: Running also encourages higher quality sleep, which translates into better Zzz’s all night long.
22. Do it year-round. Rack up those miles no matter what the weatherman says (dress appropriately, though!). Temperatures still not just right? Jazz up the ol’ treadmill run to get the same health benefits inside.
23. Jam out, speed up. Pop in headphones when running to increase speed and get a little musical boost. We won’t judge your playlist.
24. Check off those goals. Studies suggest that people who set and meet (or exceed) long-term fitness goals are more committed and satisfied with their exercise routines than those who trudge along aimlessly. And who doesn’t feel good about crossing items off their bucket list?
25. Show your heart some loving. Running for just an hour a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by almost half compared to non-runners. And for those already hitting the recommended physical activity guidelines, an extra spurt of exercise can lower the risks of heart disease even more. (Just be mindful not to overdo it and cause more damage than good.)
26. Run stress away. Ready to pull your hair out? Instead of tuning in to a reality TV marathon, try running a real one. Not only does running boost the brain’s serotonin levels, regular exercise might actually remodel the brain, making it calmer and more stress resistant.
27. Be one with nature. Want to feel the grass tickle your toes? Try minimalist sneakers or nothing at all! Just be sure to ease into this type of running to avoid injuries.
28. Increase stamina. Running regularly will improve stamina, making workouts more enjoyable and productive. And let’s not forget that lasting longer isn’t restricted to the track — it’s useful in… other areas as well.
29. Get there faster. Instead of a leisurely evening stroll, try a jog around the neighborhood instead. It’ll burn more calories in the same amount of time.
30. Sound like a pro. We’ve got the running lingo to get you in the know. Ready, set, go!
(Source: , via fitbeliever)
Get Healthy, Naturally: Work that Core
For most of us, toning up our abs is the hardest goal to accomplish. It certainly takes a strict type of diet (small meals throughout the day, mainly of low fat, whole grains, healthy protein, nix the junk foods, sugars.. etc), but are there specific workout routines we can do to get our core…
Just finished up with this great core workout routine! I don’t think I’ll be able to complete this beast three times in a row quite yet… but I’ll get there!
I don’t sleep much. So in order to keep myself occupied during the long nights, I came up with a little game… While out running, I scout for little places to shoot with only the light available to me from a street lamp. (basically giving me about an 8ft diameter to shoot in) Then after my run I do my best to capture what I saw. This was the first one I took.
Clearing out the storage room in my house today for a workout room! Then we’re going to pick up a new rug for it and start looking into the finishing decor and new paint… Stoked!
Arms/shoulders and cardio until I collapse tonight! Or until roommate shows up wit da dro. :}
