If you’re anything like me, you know that working out is good for you, you may even exercise every so often and feel good when you do. But like me, you haven’t made fitness a habit yet. I aim to change that in my own life this month and invite you to join me!

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Overcoming My Own Objections

First things first, I had to pin point what I don’t like about exercise and how I would overcome them. These things were holding me back and if I want to form a habit rather than burn out quickly, I had to come to a solution that works for me.

• What do I even do? And in what order?
  • YouTube!! I cannot stress enough what a valuable resource it is.
• Time commitment, if it takes longer than 30 minutes I don’t even want to start.
  • Easy when coupled with using YouTube. I simply pick a video to follow along with that is under 30 minutes.
• Needing equipment at home. I don’t want to spend lots of money or buy some fad piece of equipment that I will only use once.
  • I mostly look for and follow routines that don’t need any equipment. And I am blessed that when I do need some, I have a gym in my apartment complex and in hotels during my layovers. I think getting started you really only need 2 sets of dumbbells in different weights and a yoga mat. The yoga mat is even optional, but makes doing stretching easier with the grip it gives. If you’re interested, I picked som equipment and linked it in the photos below. Easy to find at Target, and at an affordable price!
• Intimidating gym machines. I don’t know how to use them.
  • I don’t use them most of the time. You don’t have to use machines to get a good workout! However, if I do want to use one (hello cycling!) I google “how-tos” and watch tutorials on YouTube.

The Workout Plan

I have made a playlist on YouTube for all of the videos I follow along with. You can find that here:

September Fitness Challenge Video-list

You will notice it is mostly Fitness Blender, this isn’t a partnership or anything. I just really love their videos! I am a total beginner and really working on just building up a daily habit. If you’re more advanced in your fitness journey than me, this may not be the plan that’s right for you.

Monday

Cardio + Cool Down. For me this means walking (I don’t run) for at least 1 mile or following along with one of the Fitness Blender cardio videos on the playlist. Cardio is followed by a stretching cool down. I use the same cool down video everyday. It’s one of my favorite stretching videos I’ve found!

Tuesday

Upper Body + Cool Down. This is a very quick 15 minute routine to target your arms, shoulders, and back. This is the only day that you need equipment. I personally use much lighter weights than Kelly does in the video. I use 3lb or 5lb for the two weight sets, and 8lb or 10lb for the one weight sets. The difference occurs depending on what the gym I’m in has available.

Wednesday

Cardio + Cool Down. Same as Monday.

Thursday

Lower Body + Cool Down. This 20 minute routine really goes after your butt and thighs. You will absolutely feel it the next day!

Friday

Cardio + Cool Down. Same as Monday.

Saturday

Something fun! A dance class, hula hooping, roller skating, or cycling. Whatever you can find as long as you’re moving for at least 20 minutes. I’m thinking about getting a class pass in the future but I’m going to make sure I have a good habit formed before spending the money. If I really run short on time or ideas, I will just do another regular cardio day.

Sunday

Rest! We deserve it!

Quick note on gym etiquette

If you do use a gym, don’t forget to wipe down what you use and return items to where they belong.

Final thoughts and encouragement

I hope this is helpful and if you decide to do this with me I’d love to hear from you either in the comments below or on Instagram! I plan to use Instagram stories to keep me accountable so you can follow along there!
Your workouts don’t have to look like mine, doing more today than you did yesterday is an accomplishment in and of itself! You got this!

As always, thank you so much for reading. It means the world to me.

Until next time, stay fab! Xoxo,