As you long time readers know, I am a bit of an on-again-off-again exerciser. My gym loves me. I’m one of those people who pay a fee every month but go weeks without darkening the door. It’s easy money for them. That’s why they gave me a free t-shirt and sweat towel. I appreciate this about my gym because everyone can use a sweat towel. Am I right, ladies, or am I right?
I have tried every fitness plan under the sun. Television’s favorite screaming trainer beats me to a pulp on a regular basis via her 30 Days to Shred Lady Why like a Week Old Zucchini DVD. OK, fine. That’s not the name of it. But, it should be. I have removed myself from the couch to the theoretical 5k at least seven times in the last year. But, I have issues with that. They’re called my knee tendons. I have stepped, spun, and pilated my way through every class offered at the gym so many times the instructors chuckle when they see me coming.
“Oh, her again. Let’s see how long she lasts THIS time.”
I hear them. They don’t think I do but I hear them.
You would think as much as I TALK about exercising, I’d have 0.0009% body fat rather than my current 99.99% body fat.
But, I have finally found it! My fitness plan. THE fitness plan that works for me! It’s easy yet challenging. I don’t spend four hours a day P90Xing it across my living room floor yet it produces results. I can manage to get it in even on those days when I don’t get in common everyday things like making my bed or brushing my hair.
I found this plan quite by accident on the recommendation of another health-minded friend. The book is Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health and Fitness. It doesn’t seem like a book you’d want to read, does it? Au contraire, my friends. It’s amazing!
My fitness plan, which I adapted from the one in the book looks something like this:
Monday - 10 minutes of interval training and weight training consisting of three lower body, three upper body and four core exercises.
Tuesday – 45 minutes on the elliptical, treadmill, or my favorite track around the lake
Wednesday – Weight training listed above
Thursday – Repeat of Tuesday
Friday – Repeat of Wednesday
Saturday – Currently 30 Day Shred DVD. I’ll change DVDs once I get bored or Jillian kills me, whichever comes first.
Sunday – Rest
Every third week I change up the weight lifting exercises and I put Jillian where my elliptical usually goes. That’s to keep my muscles guessing.
It sounds a tad complicated but it’s really not. In fact, it’s one of the most doable programs I’ve come up with, which produces any results, that is. The Thrive Plan works for me!
Don’t be afraid! He’s not as scary as Jillian.
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07 13th, 2010 |
3 Responses
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Kathie Says:
That’s super news! I hope you like this program and can stick to it. I know it’s hard to do.
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Sherry Says:
Sounds like a great book. I’m going to see if our library has it.
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Dee Says:
I like the Tracy Anderson method. I found an inexpensive DVD online and try to use it (in sections) 2 or 3 times a week. I don’t “love” to work out but once it becomes a habit it makes me feel so much better!!
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