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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Fitting in Fitness

Today I am trying out something new and linking up for the first time with Nicole and Jessica Joy for their The Fit Dish Link-Up every Tuesday. 
The Fit Pepper
This week the topic is "How Do You FIT in FITNESS?". 


With training for the Wineglass half marathon, I have to fit in fitness. Right now I follow Hal Higdon's Intermediate training program. I find that following a training program helps in motivation to get myself moving. I know that if I don't do the workout, it will affect how I perform on my half. I can't always follow it exactly so tweaks are made here and there, but I follow it for the most part. With both kiddos in school on 3 mornings of the week, I try to get my running workouts on those days so I can get outside and run. I love running outside especially because I live so close to such an awesome trail to run on.

If for some reason I can't get in my running workout on one of those days the kiddos are both in school (a playdate, MOMS club meeting, errands, etc..), I head to the gym, where thank goodness there is what they call the "kid's club" aka gym daycare, so my kiddo that doesn't have preschool that morning can play while I work out. The gym has been a lifesaver especially when training for half marathons. My boys were both babies when I started the gym. 
Other ways I fit in fitness are by short workout videos. I love T25! T25 is one of my favorites because the workouts are only 25 minutes long. They are an intense 25 minutes and leave you dripping with sweat, always a sign of a great workout. :) I also have just got into PiYo which I also like to do when I can. 

When I take the kiddos to the playground, even there I try to fit in some fitness. Things like the monkey bars are great for your arms (I was so happy when I found out that I could still go across) and you can also do things like step ups on benches.


On the weekends, I get my long run in (thankful I have such a supportive hubby that watches the kiddos in the morning while I run). On the rest day, we usually try to do a hike which is also a great outdoor activity for all.


I do also have a Fitbit that motivates me to move. I always try to get in my 10,000 steps. I often park farther just so I can get more steps in. I also like how you can get rewards just by having a Fitbit so that motivates me to be active as well.



One last way that I fit in fitness, especially when I am too busy to get a workout in, is by using the Seven app. I love that you can do this workout anywhere and it is only 7 minutes. Basically a HIIT (High Intensive Interval Training) type of workout that consists of 12 exercises. 

The exercises are as follows: 
30 seconds Jumping Jacks

30 seconds Wall Sit
30 seconds Push-ups
30 seconds Crunches
30 seconds Step-Ups
30 seconds Squats
30 seconds Triceps Dips
30 seconds Plank
30 seconds High Knees Running In Place
30 seconds Lunges
30 seconds Push-ups with Rotation
30 seconds Side Plank

So those are how I fit in fitness. I find that you just need to make time and give effort to fit fitness in your daily life. 


What types of things do you do to fit in fitness?