Hey everyone! How was your long weekend? Was it just me, or did it feel like the 4th of July festivities went on and on and on? Not that I am complaining, it was just a long string of celebrations! It felt great to have some time off to be home with friends and family- just what the doctor ordered (literally).
Although I was sick at the beginning of the week, and therefore couldn’t work out, by the middle to end of the week I was feeling good enough to bring in some light workouts to my schedule. It felt great. It’s amazing how much I need workouts for the mental aspect in addition to the physical aspect. Don’t get me wrong, I love the feeling of sweating and leaving the gym physically exhausted, but I really love the feeling of a clear mind after my workout and feeling great because of all the endorphins flowing through me. Who else feels this way?
Last Week’s Workouts
- Monday- Nothing. I had to cancel my visit to The Studio Empower because I had a sinus infection and was severely dehydrated. What a bummer!
- Tuesday- I went for a 2 mile light walk after work. Tuesday was one of those days were I NEEDED exercise mentally more than anything.
- Wednesday- I went for a 2 mile light jog in the morning and then went to Jackie’s Ballet Barre class with my mom at 5pm.
- Thursday- I got up and did my 4th of July Workout before my 2nd workout, which consisted of candy sprints at the parade.
- Friday- I got up and did Athena’s Red, White and Blue workout. It felt great to get some lifting back into my schedule (since mom only has 5lb. weights, I doubled them up for the upper body exercises and did unilateral lifting).
- Saturday- I tried to get a last minute sub for my kickboxing class in Brighton since I had decided to stay in Maine for the weekend, but I couldn’t get one so I made the trek to Brighton, taught and then drove back to Maine. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be and there were 25 people in class so that made it worth it!
- Sunday- Nothing. I thought about working out but decided that since I had a hectic weekend (lots of driving and sunning and BBQing), it was probably a better idea to rest, especially since I had 4 days in a row of good workouts. I shopped around Kittery a little bit because I wanted to get a new suit since I am doing a lot of work travel this month (Stowe, VT, Toronto, Canada and Atlanta, Georgia).
This Week’s Workouts
- Monday- Jess and I are filming July’s “Mommy’s Moves” workout during my lunch break and then I am finally going to get to The Studio Empower for the class they invited me to take. Can’t wait!
- Tuesday- I am going to try and get up and run or do something else since I have plans with someone to get drinks after work.
- Wednesday- I think I will finally be able to get in my own cardio session before teaching UXF Burn- it’s been a while!
- Thursday- Teaching SHRED and Kickboxing at the Central Square BSC- missed my classes last week because of the holiday so I’m pumped to be back!
- Friday- Attention Allston BSCers: I am subbing my old class this Friday!! 5:30pm at the Allston BSC- please come so it can be like the good ol’ days!
- Saturday- I don’t have to teach, so I am going to go to BodyPump in the morning- I really like taking a day to focus on weight training!
- Sunday- Probably a rest day or active rest day.
Feels great to look at a full schedule again!
Questions for you: Were you able to get in any workouts during the 4th of July? Is it hard for you to keep your schedule when you’re traveling or going home or away for the weekend? Do you like BodyPump classes? Ever been to The Studio Empower?
Burpees to Bubbly 
I totally agree with the whole needing exercise more mentally than anything. On days where your motivation is low and you don’t work out, I feel like I get more emotionally upset about it because I didn’t have that time to myself to take care of myself and clear my mind.
Absolutely!! It’s those days that I need workouts the most, even though I may not think I do!
Love body pump. I used to do that before I started other lifting routines. Right now I’m doing 90% cardio/10% lifting and am going to go to the a.m. body pump class tomorrow. I can’t wait! I think you also get good cardio in with the body pump style. Stayed on track by playing volleyball all afternoon on the fourth, even though I did have half of a funnel cake. Eh, once a year isn’t bad! And…. I heart endorphins. Glad you’re feeling better!
I agree; even when I lift on my own, if I do it with little to no rest, my heart rate is still up! Good for you for staying on track over the holiday. And you’re right, it’s ok to indulge in things that are part of “special occasions”!
I was away for the 4th which was SO hard mentally because I’m from CT and live in a town where we have the most shoreline mileage in the state (=fireworks all summer). Not having fireworks and being in the middle of nowhere was so hard, so for me I actually worked out to keep my mind straight before being with the twins all day. I did both yours and Athena’s workouts in addition to some woods running and gym cardio. Thankfully having exercise as a mental stabilizer I was able to get through the week!
Ugh I couldn’t imagine being away from home or the water for the 4th of July! Glad the workouts got you through a tough week!! You’ll be back at it in no time:)