To Get Ready for the Hiking Season
In a past life, (ok, so it was about 11 years ago), I was a certified ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) personal trainer. Life took me in other directions but the fitness knowledge stuck around. So just as I promised, here is an easy home weight training workout that you can do anytime, anywhere, with any type of equipment. This workout can be built on as you gain strength and endurance. I completed this workout today, in our garage, with minimal equipment. I’m not kidding when I say that. We have some light weights, a twenty five pound medicine ball and two twenty pound kettle bells. As far as cardio we have a row machine that Shannon found on Craig’s List or something for $100 brand new in the box!!
Easy Home Weight Training Workout
Day 1
I’ve included links for each exercise because if you are like me, you like to see pictures or videos to make sure you are doing the exercise correctly. The links also give a lot of variations of each exercise, from beginner to advanced. I also warmed up with 10 minutes of cardio and cooled down with light cardio and yoga for stretching. Today it was the row machine and a verticle climber. I added cardio intervals in between each round (one round equals completing all 5 exercises). There are so many options for cardio intervals. Here are just a few:
- jump roping
- dancing
- walking
- jogging, running, sprinting
- step ups
- cardio machine
Like I said before, this workout is extremely versatile and can be made to fit your beautiful body no matter of size, shape, and fitness level. Ten years ago I was doing these exercises at the advanced level and now I’m back to the beginner level. I was stuck for a long time because I didn’t want to admit to even myself that I was no longer “in shape” because as a former fitness trainer, well, it’s embarrassing. But life happens folks! The important thing is to start, wherever you are, and have fun! And that is exactly what I am doing: jamming out, moving my body, and smiling as the good endorphins rush through my body!
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