First of all, I have to say that I LOVE this post from Fitnessista and the way that she sees her body and has been treating it since birth. It’s super inspiring to see women who are moms and aren’t buying into having to have the celebrity-perfect body after baby. Honestly I feel like I’ve started to buy into that a bit and her post was a refreshing reminder about what my priorities really are.
This past week’s worth of exercise was fun and hard but I’m still in the process of figuring out what workouts I’m going to be doing on a consistent basis. I would like to start running a little bit and so I’ve downloaded the Couch to 5-K program on my phone. No plans to race, but I like the idea of having a structured plan that forces me to take it slowly at first. I tend to get a liiiiiiiiiittle competitive, even with myself, so having something that keeps me in check is helpful and I’m hoping it will help me avoid injury.
WEEK OF MAY 7-13
Monday: 3-mile stroller walk with the following strength circuit done 5 times through:
- 60-second plank
- 15 full body-weight squats
- 15 full tuck jumps
- 15 alternating curtsy lunges (per leg)
- 30 scissor kicks
Tuesday: 2-mile hike, Fitnessista Ab Burner, and the following strength circuit done 5 times through:
- 20 push-ups
- 40 soccer ball touches per leg
- 15 walking lunges per leg
- 10 burpees
- 45-second wall sit
Wednesday: 3-mile walk, Nike Training Club Arm Definer Workout
Thursday: 2-mile hike, 10-minute abs
Friday: Nike Training Club Body Buffer Workout
Saturday: 4-mile walk
Sunday: Rest day!
I keep alternating between really loving the circuit workouts and wanting to do something more low-key, but I like the variation – keeps it interesting! I’ve actually thought about doing P90X but can’t afford it right now, although I would definitely take the time to do it.
So that being said, what are your favorite workouts? Has anyone ever done P90X? Thoughts?
I’ve done P90X and it’s great! There are lots of varations on the moves and it’s all about doing what you can do. If you follow it religiously (I did the first time I tried it) you will have great success. Now I mix the weight lifting DVDs with my own cardio routine because I didn’t enjoy the cardio focused DVDs. I definitely encourage you to give it a go!
good for u!! sounds like ur workin super hard. ive never done p90x but totally want to try it. from what ive heard, thatll whip u into shape!
I always hated thinking about body-after-baby!! That being said, we have both P90X and Insanity and they will both kick your A88 into shape. 🙂
i keep watching the commercials obsessively and then talking myself out of buying it – quite the investment!
I’m seriously impressed at how active you are! You should be proud of yourself 🙂
Hi! I’ve done p90x and had great results. I’ve also had friends who did it after pregnancy and had success! It’s definitely not easy, but it does work. The first 2 weeks you will really be sore, but after that it’s not that bad. I also do crossfit now and have never been in better shape! Everything can be scaled down to your fitness level, so don’t be scared to try it. Good luck!
thanks missy!
I’ll be honest– P90x scares the crap out of me!! Same with crossfit and insanity– all those hardcore workouts are just too much for me, ha! But, I know that people seem to LOVE them, so there’s got to be something to them.
I like how you’re recording your workouts on here– I might start doing that on my blog!
i know, i totally get freaked out about the p90x but i think i’d be willing to try it if it’s only an hour a day. after 90 days i could stop and be OK with it 🙂
Also, have you tried Tone it Up or >A href=”https://www.youtube.com/user/ZuzkaLight?ob=0″>Zuzana? Those are my favorite circuit-type workouts. I do Zuzana’s ZWOW (sort of similar to a Crossfit WOD) when I really want to push myself and sweat hard, and TIU when I want something a little more low-key (or when I’m super sore!).
you know, i’ve heard of both of those and have never tried them…thanks for the links! i’m always needing inspiration these days 🙂
Rock on, Heather! It’s so inspiring seeing all the different ways you are getting out there and staying active – good for you!
PS – more pictures of adorable little Wes, please! 🙂