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Fitness Log - Day 1
What's up, my peeps! That's right, Christy coming at you riding a high of pre-workout, Gamersupps, and a successful day of crushing my first workout post-split!
Aerobics
We are back on the C25k! If you don't work out but want to get started, I can't recommend this program highly enough! (Obviously, if you've got some other challenge that means running will not be a good place to start, there are options, even if those options are just to increase your step-count for the week. Whatever you do, get started!) I've been using it off and on for years and completing an 8-week training program to get ready for a 5k run was what got us through the divorce. If you get through the full 8 weeks and decide running just isn't your thing, no hate, there's plenty of other aerobics options, but make sure you include aerobics! Just strength training is NOT enough to keep you healthy and fit!
Quick sidebar: Unless you've done something like this as an adult, you WILL NOT know whether you like to run or not. Primary school education systems do a gawdawful job of trying to get kids interested in fitness, basically throwing everything at the wall at once and picking only the kids who show natural interest in things like sports to continue teaching things like distance/endurance running. Do the WHOLE C25k before you decide if running is fun for you or not. If you're anything like me you most likely won't know for sure until you're done with the full 8 weeks! (Obviously, I'm one of the people that likes running)
Strength Training - Arm workout
Arm circles (30s)
Standing Dumbbell Curl (1x10, 1x8)
Dumbbell Kickbacks (1x10, 1x8)
Dumbbell Reverse Curl (1x10, 1x8)
Dumbbell Triceps Extension ( 1x10, 1x8)
Dumbbell Punch (1x20, 1x16)
Triceps Stretch (20s)
Standing Biceps Stretch (20s)
If you're not familiar with strength training, the notation above is pretty opaque to newbies, but anything with an 's' means "Seconds." Yeah, there's some strength training and flexibility training that stretches into minutes (which is marked with an 'm') but outside of something like yoga it's not common.
The '1x10' and such mean "One set of 10 repetitions" of whatever workout is listed.
Whither Flexibility Training?
If you followed my previous fitness blogs from before the split, you'll know I was trying to jam yoga in. It just wasn't working for me at the time and I think I'll need a coach to get started on this aspect of fitness, but I'm REALLY looking forward to it as it will help with my new career.
Super hype for the new beginning and can't wait to see where this journey takes me!
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#everymomentcounts#run#running#health#fitness#couchto5k#c25k#aerobic training#aerobics#aerobic exercise#strength training#workout#working out#fit
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I love these warm Edmonton summer nights. Barbells and dumbbells at the gym (I had it all to myself!), then jogging reps up the Royal Glenora staircases. #summerforever #edm #yeg #edmonton #yeglife #yegliving #liftweights #weightlifting #pumpiron #buildmuscles #everymomentcounts #fasterpastor #running #health #fitness #couchto5k (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiB_OhdPswf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Just finished running my Week 8 Day 2 of #C25K with @c25kfree and a PULL day to go with that. Feels amazing.
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4am workout that didn’t get done until noon. But still got that muthafucka done. And I WILL beat that 15 minute mile if it’s the last thing I do. I REFUSE to become 45 years old and still not able to beat that time. Two days to go. Also, 68 push ups. Most push ups I’ve ever done in a day. Hard to believe a year ago I could barely do three without dying. Now to do it all over again tomorrow. Cheers! P.s. I thought my ass was starting to look good. …….. I was wrong. I was sooooo wrong. My son is no longer allowed to shoot videos because every side of my ass is the bad side. 🤷♂️ #weightlossjourney #4amworkout #pushupchallenge #couchto5k #75hard #whosgonnacarrytheboats #canthurtme #standupcomedy #standupcomedian https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1B06urUhC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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A Christmas Listicle: Top 10 Apps
A Christmas listicle, no, not quite a miracle, but a listicle sent to me of a top ten apps to download this Christmas.
So what is a Christmas listicle? Something PR companies usually put together to help people like me add some content to the site and get back into the swing of things after having a not-so-good year.
Read the full article
#Any.do#BeReal#ChristmasPubQuiz#Couchto5k#GoodReads#Headspace#Knockout-ITVSport#MyFitnessPal#Quizlet#Smule
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Thought it was autumn now damn it. #4kmrun #catford #couchto5k #honoroak #honoroakpark #instarun #instarunner #instarunning #london #londonrun #londonrunner ##run #runner #runnersofig #runnersofinsta #runnersofinstagram #running #runstagram #se23 #southeastlondon #southlondon #strava #stravaphoto #stravarun #thisboybarelycan #witnessthefitness (at Blythe Hill Fields) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiC2K3rD7my/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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I've had a couch to 5k app on my phone for about 6 months now, and today I finally did week 1 day 1. I definitely made excuses for why I didn't start right away- too cold outside, too busy, then I moved across the country, and now I'm in a much more humid climate than I ever have been. But I've been starting every day with walks, and sprinkled in some running and decided that, fuck it, it's time. It's an 8 week program, so I'll be done by the end of august. What else am I doing?
It was easier this time than it was the last time I tried a program like this, probably because I had a bit more of a cardio base, and I'm no longer living at an elevation. I've been missing being active, and since I'm not really yet in a position to join a gym, this is good for me for now. At least running is free!
I do miss having muscle though. I feel like I've lost most of the progress I made with weightlifting last year- particularly in my arms, back and shoulders. And legs. Ok so everywhere. And I know it'll come back more easily once I do start lifting again, at least more easily than it was to build. It just feels kinda bad.
I gotta say though, I love starting my day with activity. Walking, running, yoga on rainy days. That is definitely a perk of no longer having to work at 7am. I'll admit I'm an annoying morning person, but I'll embrace it, and take advantage of the quiet time I have to myself.
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#Repost @essentialcrossfit with @make_repost ・・・ Remember that one time you wore a three-piece suit to an obstacle course race? Yeah, me neither 🤣 Dress it up any way you’d like- we’ll run with any crew! Join us to train to run you first Obstacle course race ever, or your 50th. We’re up for the challenge! Are you? #couchto5k #couchtospartan #ocr #ocrtraining #spartanrace #savagesyndicate #wilmington #fitness #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonfitness #wilmingtonncfitness #wilmingtongym #wilmingtonncgym #wilmingtoncrossfit #crossfit #fitfam #fitnessfamily #familygym (at Essential CrossFit) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4OUiOpoyc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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what if I went for a run rn for the 1st time in like 2 years 😳
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I am a #10K graduate and just finished ANOTHER #10K run with @c25kfree #everymomentcounts #run #running #health #fitness #couchto5k
Great run today! 🥹🙏🏾🥳
Also… the devil is a lie… 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you to Usher for getting me through my run! 💋💋💋✨
#RitchieRuns 🏃🏾♀️🫶🏾✨
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Just finished running my Week 1 Day 3 of #C25K with @c25kfree
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From tonight’s run. Hope you’re having a great week. #everymomentcounts #fasterpastor #running #health #fitness #couchto5k (at Inglewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cig0oQ8LIep/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Just finished running my Week 8 Day 1 of #C25K with @c25kfree #everymomentcounts #run #running #health #fitness #couchto5k
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I used to joke with Pat Shand that no one ever asks about our stories when we post something along the lines of “so a lot of people have been asking”. I guess he gets a lot of them shits. I’ve gotten maybe handful of questions that weren’t writing related in my 20 year career. But I have been getting a shit load of “How did you lose all the weight” questions. Like a lot. Especially out in the wild. So here’s the ap things I use daily. I try to always add new shit to my routine each month but these are my mainstays. Want to know a secret? The real key to this shit? They don’t work unless you do them. 😂 Also, I’ve had this thing in my head I’ve repeatedly told myself for the last 5 years. I’ve never heard of anyone who gets up to workout at 4am every morning who isn’t extremely successful and has their shit together. Thanks @therock for that little life hack. #75hard #couchto5k #pushupseveryday #strong #myfitnesspal #FitbitSense #whosgonnacarrytheboats #weightlossjourney #4amworkout #canthurtme https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7hsgSvl4V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Belly. Thank you to Denise Lewis and the theory of misattributed causes
Self-realisation when I discover the the blame-game is just cheating myself. Wake up and smell the coffee!
#couchto5k
It’s funny.
I’ve misled myself for at least three years, probably more.
It all has to do with our sink.
The one in the kitchen where we wash our hands, the dishes and, clean the fruit and veg.
I’d convinced myself there was something wrong with the spout.
The water you see, comes out and always, every time, splashes me. Even with the tap to minimum, it would still spray.
No matter what I…
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Good morning! #trossachs #hpbmoments #scotland #scotlandexplore #scotlandshots #travel #vacation #holiday #morning #goodmorning #morningmotivation #run #running #runner #5k #5krun #5km #morninginspiration #bonjour #hamptonwick #teddington #couchto5k #couch25k #morningrun #vacationmode #vacationtime #vacations #visitscotland #holidays #holidayseason https://instagr.am/p/CeVM1U7jAbr/
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