Reset
“To set again, or anew; to change the reading often to zero.” That is how the word reset is defined in the dictionary. Just as nature has its own process of resetting through the seasons or even natural disasters, we must also go through this process. This is where I am at in my fitness and health journey. I have not written in my blog in a while, maybe from lack of motivation but also because of lack of time. But I realized that it’s time for a reset. I learned earlier this year that I have a herniated disc which causes lower back pain. My case could be much worse of course, and by no means am I complaining. I can still function normally and I can still exercise. However; I have to be careful in my movements so that it does not become worse. You don’t realize how delicate your body is until something happens and you also begin to understand why it is important to stay healthy and fit. Not so you can look good, but so you can still function when you are 80 years old.
In my reset, of course I have to eat better, but I also have to get back into shape. Trying to figure out the problem with my back and dealing with a lot of pain caused me to lose my motivation to exercise on a consistent basis. Right now my exercise will consist of low impact cardio such as the stairmill, elliptical and spin bike. I also plan to go back to a routine that helped me to get in shape about 8 years ago; body weight exercises mixed in with short bursts of cardio. It does not take hours of cardio to burn fat. In fact, that can work against you. It is very important to do weight training whether that is your own body weight, bands, or dumbbells/barbells.
Here is my workout for today:
24 minute circuit.
First 12 minutes:
- 10 Lunges (5 each leg) followed by 10 squats (hold two dumbbells in each hand during both exercises)
- 10 Side shuffles Example here
- 1 minute on the spin bike
Repeat this circuit until 12 minutes is up. It’s not as easy as it sounds!
2nd half: 12 minutes
- 10 bicep curls into should raises Example here
- 10 dumbbell rows into chest flys Example here
- 10 push-ups (on knees or full)
Repeat this circuit until 12 minutes is up
Follow with 10-15 minutes of cardio or more if you are already in shape!
I’ll continue to share my reset journey over the next few months!
Ms Bliss Fit 