Let’s get started..
Now that we have discussed in my recent blogs, who I am, why I started my fitness journey, how to start yours mentally and physically and how to progress through it, lets get to some explanations and videos for working out!
What type of workout for this blog?
What does the video contain?
This blog is going to be focusing on weight loss, abs, obliques, gluteus and legs. The video you will watch are partially what I do on a daily workout basis. In the video I will explain what part of your body each exercise works. My over all goal for “working my body” is weight loss, toning and my legs. I rarely do arms..sometimes I do but that has never been my main focus. Every person has their own preference and wants for their body and that is okay.
Lets get started.
The first thing I do is run a mile, which isn’t shown on video. The mile is something that I’ve noticed helps me the most with weight loss. I have noticed numerous times that if I run less than a mile I don’t feel or look as slim the next day. Running is a type of cardio and that is exactly the key to weight loss. After running, the next day I really do see a change in my image. Running is really known as cardio, which is THE way to lose weight.
After the mile is done I continue with my weigh loss workout by squatting with weight. With this, heavy weight (what you can handle) and small number of reps is what is best for weight loss. I squat with my legs shoulder width apart. I squat 15 times and then pulse in a low squat for 5 reps. This is tough but its worth it. Right after my regular squat, I do lunge squats. Right the left and I still do the pulse at the end, but this time its with my feet pressed together, not in the lunge position.
After that I let my legs rest and I do abs. I prefer to do my ab combination with ankle weights around my ankles because it adds to the intensity but in these videos I didn’t have them…sadly I left them in San Marcos and I was in San Antonio. The ankle weights definitely add difficulty but I feel my abs contracting more when I use them. they are 5 lbs. With abs I tend to do 15-30 reps of each exercise depending on difficulty and I do it for 3 sets. Abs help with toning up your tummy.
In this video I only do two exercises for obliques which is one of my favorites and I tend to always see good results with these types of workouts. One of them is for abs as well as obliques and one is with weight specifically for obliques. Working your obliques shapes your torso and creates that hour glass look most people would like to have. Its all preference though!
Glutes goes with abs a lot… I do two glute exercises in this blog. Working your glute muscles, again is a preference. Working your glutes has nothing to do with weight loss and the most muscle you build, the more you will weigh. What I mean by this is, yes you are trying to lose weight but you are also trying to work other parts pf your body so you don”t look like a stick. In this case, don’t focus on the number on the scale as much as the way you look and feel for weight loss.
After abs, glutes and obliques, I work my legs again after running and squatting with weight. Obliques help with an hour class look and toning. I love to do leg press and that is one of the many leg workouts that I will show you. This is my daily workout routine but not all is shown in the videos. I love doing cardio for weight loss, abs for toning my stomach obliques for hour glass look and legs to make my legs look muscular. I tend to take 2 minute breaks in between my sets…remember you NEED breaks. overworking your body is very unhealthy. I have a bad habit of not drinking water when I workout, so while you work, DRINK. This will help your energy. Remember to push yourself but also take into account your strength level and pace yourself. Also don’t forget to stretch! Good luck and enjoy!
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