My Weekly Workouts
As a person who thrives on routine, I find it super valuable to schedule things into my days. From most important to least, I make time for the following:
SLEEP (7.5-9 HOURS)
NUTRITIOUS FOOD
EXERCISE
QUALITY TIME WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY AND MYSELF
If I can blend a couple of these activities together into one, even better. I’ve been asked many times how I fit my workouts in, what my plans are for exercise and how I manage it all. So I’ve taken the time to lay out my go-to’s, classes you can usually find me in, and how I like to keep my body guessing!
But before you scroll down for the visual, I’ll just preface this and say I don’t always get a workout in every day. Sometimes my plan falls apart and I have to make adjustments. This is an IDEAL schedule, as if I were in the Follicular, Ovulatory, or first half of Luteal phase of my menstrual cycle (3 weeks out of the month). I usually cut back when my energy starts to wane, and then, after the menstrual phase, I begin to amp it back up slowly with more hot yoga until I get back into the more demanding classes/exercise. I will pick ONE of the classes each day, unless I’m really feelin’ it and want to go for two!
Ok without further ado… here it is!
Free online workouts or yoga through @toneitup, @carbon38, or @vuoriclothing. Most of them are around 30-45 minutes, so it makes it super easy to set up at home. 3-5x per week.
Walk/run in the canyons or beach trails around my neighborhood. Realistically, I only love to run while I’m ovulating, but I’ll do these 1 hour walks 4-6x per week if I’m trying to get quality time in with friends too. I’ll double up walks with any of the short workouts listed in #1 too!
In-person with Katie Kasten for her brand of HIIT, cardio, abs, and dance/yoga. This is only 1x per week for me based on our schedules but I absolutely LOVE these classes when we can do them outdoor. You can bet there’s a killer playlist/live DJ set to match these moves.
Surf mellow waves when I can. Paddling out there can be exhausting but one of the most rewarding ways to exercise for me, but I don’t like to surf alone! And I don’t like to surf in the winter (unless I’m somewhere tropical!).
Snaps by Gregory Cain // Encinitas Ranch trails
I could take this post in so many directions, but I just want to keep it simple for now! Have any questions about how to find the right studio for you or how to even afford it?! I’ll let you in on a little secret: give a few hours of your week to “Yoga for Trade” and most studios will allow you to practice for free. If I didn’t already have a routine, I’d use Class Pass or Groupon for great deals on packages depending on the studio. You can also be brave and message one of the instructors on social media and ask to be a guest. Most likely, no one’s claimed their FREE guest spot.
Remember, this is just to give you an idea of how I map out my movements for the week/month in real time (and in North County SD) to give you inspiration to make movement a priority in your life. I don’t think I have to remind you about how good exercise is for you and how it makes you feel but…