Friday, January 15, 2010

Week 1

Okay, so after the holidays and 8 weeks postpartum, my starting weight was 152. Today it was 149. My diet was a clean 1400-1700 calories every day. My workout was as follows:
Monday-3 mile run and 15 minutes pilates/core
Tuesday-Calisthenics/plyometrics 3 sets each of:
*115 overhead arm claps
*25 push-ups
*15 hop lunges
*12 assisted pull-ups
*15 box squats with 5 lb. dumbell
*50 flutter kicks
*1 minute sprint at 8.0
Wednesday-3 mile run (6.0 for 3 minutes 7.5 for 1 minute=interval)
Thursday-3 mile run outside (harder for me than on a treadmill)
Friday-calisthenics/plyometrics

If you are unfamiliar with plyometrics, read this article:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/Plyometrics.htm
I love plyo! It is challenging, increases athletic ability and performance and is a great way to work your whole body in less time. I notice after doing plyo for awhile, I can run faster and perform everyday activities easier. It is pretty hard at first, but once you get more conditioned, it will become a bit easier. (of course when it gets easier, it's time to mix it up or add intensity!)