The Fitness Routine I Trust for Achieving my Goals
I have been open to sharing about my fitness highs and lows in some of my past blog posts. Healthy Habits and Routines , Fitness resolution mistakes , & How to jump back into a fitness routine. I have had my fair share of successes and failures when it comes to my fitness and consistency. Here is the fitness routine I trust for achieving my goals.
Using Supplements:
Supplements can’t take the place of a healthy diet, but they are good to have on hand if you find yourself having some gaps in your nutrition.
I am someone who truly does not get enough macro/micronutrients in their diet. Having protein powders and greens on hand are super beneficial to me in order to help fill the gaps in my nutrition.
I really enjoy taking supplements and trying out new ones. I am all about trying new flavors of protein, greens, energy drinks and BCAA’s. Having a variety of different supplements in my pantry that I enjoy does really help my motivation for working out and focusing on my fitness.
Because everyone is different, it is important to talk with your doctor if you are interested in adding new supplements into your routine.
At-home Workout Space
Being able to have access to a gym just by going down a few flights of steps is has been very beneficial for my consistency. I have preached for years that working out at home has always been more successful for me than going to a gym.
When I started with Beachbody workouts, I saw amazing progress. Being able to work on my fitness from the comfort of my own home was something I loved. I still utilize Beachbody workouts weekly, (especially since I can follow them while still being at home). But being able to have a small ‘gym’ with a good selection of equipment in my home is such a big help when it comes to reaching and staying on track with my fitness goals.
My consistency with fitness started almost 5 years ago. I purchased 2 sets of dumbbells (5# and 8#) and slowly progressed to more equipment. We have been able to compile so much more equipment over the last few years. Don’t go broke trying to own every piece of equipment you think you need to be successful. I promise, you don’t need more than a few pairs of dumbbells to get started. Add to your collection slowly.
Scheduling & Flexibility
As I mentioned here, scheduling and having a plan for my workouts has been very helpful when it comes to staying on track with my fitness goals. But it’s also important to note that allowing myself to be flexible has also been a huge help. Life gets crazy, and even though I try to plan to workout 5 days a week, I know that my schedule is flexible and that it’s OKAY to miss a workout because my body isn’t feeling it. I would rather skip a workout that I wasn’t in the mood for and try again on my scheduled rest day in order to be able to put more effort into that workout.
Motivation vs. Intimidation
Within the last year I have unfollowed so many fitness accounts on social media. It took me a long time to realize that the people I was idolizing didn’t have similar lifestyles as me. They didn’t have children, they were single, or they made a lot more money. A lot of them also posted about giving 2 hours of time to their workouts. We should all know by now that what works for one person doesn’t mean it’s going to work for everyone.
Choosing to unfollow people who gave me a false sense of hope on social media was super helpful. The live that people would portray online was a huge trigger for me. I wanted my life to be exactly like theirs. I found other accounts online that had similar goals and situations as me. The best part was that they weren’t promising exact results. There was no unqualified advice. Just simply sharing what works for them and giving themselves motivation to stay on track with their goals.
It is so important to follow and look up to people who will actually motivate you and not intimidate you.
Having Proper Equipment That Works For Me
I’m not someone who enjoyed going to the gym because it was very overwhelming. You don’t need a bunch of fancy gym equipment to see results. I found a routine that worked for me from the comfort of my own home, and with my own equipment. Here are some of my favorites:
Shop my recommended gym equipment basics below:
My Gym Recommendations
*Remember, these do not all need to be purchased at once. We started with 2 sets of dumbbells that I purchased at Target. I utilized them for a few months before purchasing another set of dumbbells that were 10#. Then added 12#’s. After about a year we invested in adjustable weights and a workout bench. Now we have a NordicTrack treadmill and a power rack*
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