A reader requested I share an updated workout routine, but I want this two be more of a discussion today than just me ranting on about what I like to do at the gym. What are your favorite workouts and how do you stay motivated to get in a good sweat? I'm chatting about my typical health and fitness schedule but I would love some inspiration from hearing yours!
I have been into running since high school and I try to run as much as I can each week. I personally think it's fun to push myself when it comes to pace and distance. On a typical week, I run 3-5 times and go anywhere between 2 and 6 miles each time I run (but I would never run 6 miles 5 times a week... 6 miles in general is rare!). I long all of my runs on Under Armour's "Map My Run" app and I average 8-15 miles per week; how far I go just depends on how I am feeling and how much motivation I have!
The gym at my apartment could not be more convenient. The gym is located one floor below me and it's open 24 hours a day, every single day. I am definitely going to miss that next year when I move into my new apartment! Madison is such a beautiful campus and city in general that it's not hard to enjoy a long run on the lake or on one of the city paths. Even at home there are so many beautiful running spots so it's never a bore to run outside.
In addition to running during the week, I am part of an all-girls workout club called CHAARG. You guys might know of it; CHAARG is on a ton of college campuses (see the full list here!). I originally thought I would be more devoted to CHAARG, but sometimes the events interfere with my schedule. Nonetheless, I still try to go to my small group workout every week and I love that there is a different workout for the whole club once a week that members can sign up for. The workouts are all in collaboration with a fitness studio in Madison, so I've gotten to try things like an OrangeTheory class and Pure Barre! Although I don't actually do a ton of workouts with CHAARG it's still fun to be in a community of girls with fitness goals and motivation to exercise.
On a typical trip to my apartment gym I will run a few miles and then do 5-15 minutes of little exercises like planks, sit-ups, squats, arm exercises with dumbbells, etc. I actually surprised myself last night and managed to hold a plank for 2 minutes and 20 seconds!!!! I was so excited about it, haha. That said, my workouts really aren't that intense, and I rarely feel "challenged" while I'm at the gym. That's part of why I want to talk to you guys about this today: how do you challenge yourself at the gym? How do you motivate to make a workout a good workout? I want to get into a workout regimen that makes me feel like I can expect to see results and to see progress, but I just don't even know where to begin!
I was surprised on Insta Stories a few weeks ago when a majority of you said you're in college or interested in college content, so I have a feeling a lot of you can relate to the desire to fit in good workouts at college! What are your best tips? What's your routine?
xoxo
PS: If you're interested in what I eat at college, you might like this post!
The gym at my apartment could not be more convenient. The gym is located one floor below me and it's open 24 hours a day, every single day. I am definitely going to miss that next year when I move into my new apartment! Madison is such a beautiful campus and city in general that it's not hard to enjoy a long run on the lake or on one of the city paths. Even at home there are so many beautiful running spots so it's never a bore to run outside.
In addition to running during the week, I am part of an all-girls workout club called CHAARG. You guys might know of it; CHAARG is on a ton of college campuses (see the full list here!). I originally thought I would be more devoted to CHAARG, but sometimes the events interfere with my schedule. Nonetheless, I still try to go to my small group workout every week and I love that there is a different workout for the whole club once a week that members can sign up for. The workouts are all in collaboration with a fitness studio in Madison, so I've gotten to try things like an OrangeTheory class and Pure Barre! Although I don't actually do a ton of workouts with CHAARG it's still fun to be in a community of girls with fitness goals and motivation to exercise.
On a typical trip to my apartment gym I will run a few miles and then do 5-15 minutes of little exercises like planks, sit-ups, squats, arm exercises with dumbbells, etc. I actually surprised myself last night and managed to hold a plank for 2 minutes and 20 seconds!!!! I was so excited about it, haha. That said, my workouts really aren't that intense, and I rarely feel "challenged" while I'm at the gym. That's part of why I want to talk to you guys about this today: how do you challenge yourself at the gym? How do you motivate to make a workout a good workout? I want to get into a workout regimen that makes me feel like I can expect to see results and to see progress, but I just don't even know where to begin!
I was surprised on Insta Stories a few weeks ago when a majority of you said you're in college or interested in college content, so I have a feeling a lot of you can relate to the desire to fit in good workouts at college! What are your best tips? What's your routine?
xoxo
PS: If you're interested in what I eat at college, you might like this post!
No comments
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, I love hearing your thoughts! xo