February 6, 2015

Lady Gets Healthy-February Gym Schedule

Happy Fitness Friday, once again!
Today, I'm talking about my gym schedule for February.
I started my fitness journey last month (see January's Gym Schedule here) and I'm still going strong. I feel better than I have in a long time, but I do still have a long way to go. Baby steps, people!


This month, I'm adding another gym day to the schedule. So 4 times a week it is!


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I'm still starting with 30 minutes of cardio, but I have upped the intensity just a bit because I was getting used to my previous treadmill sessions.

Cardio: Treadmill Interval
Speed
Incline
Duration
4 mph
5%
5 min
5 mph
2%
2 min
4 mph
5%
2 min
5 mph
2%
2 min
4 mph
3%
3 min
5 mph
2%
1 min
*repeat once for a total of 30 minutes

I record my running progress in my daily planner just so I can see how far I've come. I don't take these numbers too seriously, but it is fun to see my work being effective and I like trying to beat my distance for each month's run!


Running Progress Record


Date
Weight
Distance
Calories Burned
2/1/2015
117 lbs.
2.18 mi.
206.7

For strength training, I'm increasing the weight for my leg curls and chest presses. I'm also doubling my ab exercise and adding in a few push ups during my circuit.

(For demonstrations of each exercise, click on the name.)
 Strength
Exercise
Reps
# of Sets
Leg Extensions at 20 lbs.
15
3
Leg curls at 40 lbs.
15
3
10
3
Chest Presses at 30 lbs.
12
3
10 (each leg)
3
Dip Machine (abs)
10
3
5
3


I haven't changed my eating habits much. I'm just focusing on adding healthy fruits and vegetables into my diet rather than restricting myself and completely removing entire food groups. This is doable for now. I plan to continue making small changes to my eating habits in hopes of one day having a fairly clean diet.

If you're working on living a healthier lifestyle and have any tips for me, I would love to read them in the comments below!

Dumbells, treadmills, and making progress,
Brittani
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PS-I'm sure you know this, but I have to say it...I'M NOT A PROFESSIONAL TRAINER OR NUTRITIONIST, NOR AM I A DOCTOR! Haha! Just keep that in mind! I'm trying things out to find what's best for me!


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