The past week has been going well, though I did take a couple days off to avoid possible injury. Other than that I’ve been able to climb higher and higher with the workouts.
Little By Little
Every day feels to be getting better in one way or another. Maybe I’ll finish the run faster than the day before, or I’ll be able to increase the reps I do in a set on the way to 100. Today, I even did a tempo pace running workout. The premise being to run at a faster sustained pace for a certain time period. The workout was a great way to see what kind of shape I’m actually in fitness-wise.
Something I mentioned early on in this trial was that this workout routine is pretty limited in terms of covering the whole body. With the progress I’ve been making, I decided to add some additional elements, though optional. A set of pullups at the end of the cycle was the first addition. Next, I added a calf raise to the squats. With these additional elements, I want to start off small and work them into the routine slowly. As I master the other elements, I can start to bring in other pieces to the table.
Coming to a Close
With the trial winding down into the last week, I am not quite sure how I want to approach my fitness in the future. This routine has led to me feeling great and fit, while not investing hours and hours every day. However, I don’t know how sustainable it is in the long run. As mentioned, I took a few days off after feeling some pain in my foot in a injured spot from the past.
Taking necessary time off might be something I work into a future plan. Whatever I decide, I do feel that this is a good program to do for a short period after a long time off. The numbers themselves can be adjusted, but trying to hit a goal for each exercise daily helps to get back in the swing of things. In the past, I’d come back to working out in a way that left my body broken for days. With this however, the relatively small amount of effort needed provides the important result, building the habit.
Trying Out Before Buying In 