So I’ve decided to change up my workouts a bit…adding in more strength and perhaps a HIIT workout or two. I think that these components have been missing from my fitness routine. Mostly because I HATE them they are not my favorites, and I’m not motivated to do them on my own. I’m a distance runner/cardio queen…intervals make my legs shake : )
I decided to seek out some morning motivation. So…Tuesday morning, I went to a run class. It was raining and without the class, I definitely would have hit snooze and then hit snooze again. But I got myself there and we ran inside and out. I was a bit wet when we were done but I was reminded that running in the rain can be refreshing!
For breakfast, I planned ahead and made a Sweet Potato Flax and Chia Bowl. Mmm! It was fantastic!
A great mix of taste and nutrients to power me through the rest of my day. Wednesday was a rest day, but I was still up early for work. Thursday morning, I was on my own. My goal was a 15 minute HIIT and 15 minutes or so of ab exercises. I snoozed and then waited for the BOY’s alarm, then cuddled with the BOY and Cooper, and then got out of bed. I only had a wee bit of time and although a relaxed, quiet breakfast sounded like a good idea, I did lace up my sneaks for an interval run.
It looked like this…2 minute warm up followed by 30/30 sprints recovery x 12 and then a 1 minute cool down. Let me tell you, my legs felt like I was running in quick sand. This workout was short but REALLY tough! Sprints just are NOT my thing!
This morning, I was back at the gym for a fun and challenging class. I was able to do a free week at a boutique gym 5 minutes from our house. The classes are both inside and out (LOVE THAT!) and they are tough but don’t leave me too knocked out to get through my work day. This morning’s class included, amongst other things, a mix of kettle bells, resisted running, and planks.
After a week of tough workouts, it’s my legs that are shakn’! The only thing missing from this week was yoga, which I was able to do this afternoon when I taught two amazing kids classes. I had some new faces in my younger group and 11 yogi’s eager to try stretches and exciting acro poses in my second class. I loved every minute!
I’m hoping that some of these new pieces can find their way more permanently into my weekly workouts. I know that my sore legs will be more than happy resting on the couch catching up on the Tour de France : )
Do you ever shake up your exercise routine?
Sweet Potato Flax and Chia Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato, cooked with skin removed
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 dates
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp ground flax
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender and refrigerate over night.
In the morning, blend until desired consistency. I prefer a thicker smoothie.
Top with fruit, nut butters, or maple syrup. Or just eat plain…it’s delish on it’s own!
