Level Up Your Fitness: A Sneak Peek into My Simple and Effective Workout Routine!

Hey everyone! I'm sharing a little behind-the-scenes look at my current workout routine. I've been focusing on a "level one" approach lately, keeping things accessible and effective, especially for those of you looking to get back into fitness without feeling overwhelmed. One of my amazing clients even reminded me to slow it down – so this is for all of us looking for a more sustainable and achievable path!

My Current Go-To Circuit:

• Getting Started with Speed:

  • I kick things off with the speed bag.

  • I typically do 1 to 10 rounds of drills, adjusting based on the day's focus. It's a great way to warm up and get the blood flowing!

• Spinal TLC & Strength Building:

  • Next up is a hang. My spine has been feeling a bit compressed, so I've been doing two sets of hangs for about 10-15 seconds each, focusing on deep breaths and letting my spine decompress.

  • Then it's time for pull-ups! I aim for five pull-ups for four sets.

• Maximizing Efficiency with Supersets:

  • To make the most of my time, I incorporate supersets. This means pairing a big compound exercise with a smaller, secondary muscle group exercise immediately after.

  • Back & Biceps: I go straight from pull-ups (for the back) into 15 slow and controlled bicep curls. Focusing on the squeeze and the slow descent really makes those curls burn!

• Shoulder Sculpting:

  • I've been incorporating lateral raises to target my shoulders.

  • I do these for about 30 seconds at a time, supersetting them with the bicep curls.

  • Pro Tip for Lateral Raises: Imagine you're holding a gallon of water and gently tipping it to pour some out as you lift. Focus on leading with your pinky finger at the top for better engagement. Aim for 15 reps.

• Cardio & Active Recovery:

  • I finish my circuit with jump rope.

  • For the first four sets, I do 50 jumps, sometimes adding in some one-footed jumps for an extra challenge.

  • I love jump rope as an active rest – it keeps my heart rate up while allowing other muscles to recover.

• Tomorrow's Focus: I'm saving the push-ups and triceps work for my next session to keep things balanced.

The Importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV):

Over the years, I've learned that true fitness and longevity come down to heart rate variability. This means having a healthy balance of:

• Low Heart Rate Activities: Think meditation, relaxation, gentle stretching.

• High Heart Rate Activities: Like the workouts we've discussed!

• Everything in Between: Moderate intensity exercises and daily movement.

Incorporating both ends of the spectrum, and the in-between, is key to overall well-being.

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This is just a glimpse into what's working for me right now. Everyone's body and lifestyle are different, and the best fitness routine is one that you can stick with and enjoy!

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