My Weekly Exercise Routine

I must admit, I LOVE to exercise. I love it not only because of the physical benefits, but also because of the health and mental benefits.   

Studies show that regular exercise is one of the most effective ways of improving our overall health and well-being. Now, more than ever, I think we should do our best to improve our health and immune system. The spread of Covid-19 is pretty much out of our control and unfortunately, it looks like it is here to stay. So while we wait on a vaccine, I think the best thing we can do is focus on strengthening our immune systems. And one of the best ways to do that is with regular exercise! 

When the gyms closed, I refused to let that stop my exercise routine. With some research and creativity,  I developed an at home strength training routine that has proven to be just as effective as my gym routine. I have been doing this since April and the results have been incredible. I have actually seen better results with this routine than with the 10+ hours a week of cardio I was doing when training for my Half Ironman. With this combination of strength and cardio, I have lost 8 pounds and 1% of body fat in 3 months. But not only that, this is the healthiest and strongest I’ve ever felt in my life! This has had such a positive impact on me that I felt the need to share with you all! 

Keep reading if you want to know all the deets!

Weekly Exercise Routine

• Monday – Legs & Glutes
• Tuesday – Cardio
• Wednesday – Core
• Thursday – Cardio
• Friday – Arms

I try to do at least 3 of these per week, but the goal is always to do them all. It can be tough at first, but consistency is key. When you are consistent, you develop a habit. And when you develop a habit, your body begins to crave that exercise! However, I know that life can sometimes get in the way. And that is totally okay! Don’t get discouraged if you miss some days. Just try your best! 

Alright, let’s get into the routines. I’m going to skip over the cardio because I’m sure y’all know how that works. Basically anything like running, cycling, swimming, rowing, and jumping rope are great cardio workouts.

My 3 strength workout routines are described below. Following each of the outlines are short videos of each exercise to help you understand the moves. These routines use minimal equipment. I use a set of resistance bands and one 15 lb kettlebell. If you don’t have equipment, don’t be afraid to get creative and use things from around your home! I have been using a rock and a couple of bricks that I found in the backyard as additional weights! Lol! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! 

CONCLUSION

If you have been lacking motivation to workout or think that you can’t get a good workout from home, I encourage you to try these routines out! You will be surprised at how sore you get. I have been doing these same workouts since April (yes, I’m a creature of habit) and I still get sore! Soreness is a sign that your body is working and changing, so don’t fear it! 

Hope you’ve enjoyed this post! Let me know what you think in the comment box below! 

xoxo – Marce