This week I have been doing a much better job focusing on my strength training.
Each day I make it a point to get at least 20 minutes in either after I finish running or later in the day. I really do enjoy breaking it up sometimes because it allows my body a little bit more time to rest instead of going from one thing to the next.
Yesterday my focus was upper body and core. I don’t do enough of either and after a lot of squats and lunges on Monday I knew that my lower half needed a break.
I started my workout by an easy walk around the track just to get my legs warmed up. They were still a bit stiff.
After I finished I headed over the weight area to complete this workout:
My arms were burning at the end of this. I realized just how long it has been since I have gotten a good upper body workout in. I think I am really starting to enjoy switching things up this week!
After the workout is over I end it with a cool down walk and stretching. Before and after any strength training if I am not coming off a run or biking session I like to make sure to warm up and cool down for at least 5 minutes. This helps to avoid injury and gets your muscles nice and loose!
What are you favorite strength training workouts?
How long has it been since you’ve worked your upper body?
With a hurt hip I am not allowed to do any strength that loads my hip so I have been loving: hamstring curls on ball, military overhead press, pikes on ball, static hold bicep curls, side lying abduction, pushups!
Awesome workouts though! I hope your hip feels better soon.
I actually did bodyweight exercises today and feel it tonight! The surprise ice layer this morning sent me inside … 🙂
Good job mixing it up!
I saw that on your blog! Awesome job!
I am so sore from my weight workouts Monday and Tuesday that I needed a break. I will be back at it tomorrow though!