Flexibility exercises were scheduled in for today, and I have to say the timing was perfect. I finished the working day at 6pm, did half an hour of stretching and then went off and got ready for a night out.
I’d forgotten how relaxing it is – it’s the sort of stuff most gym bunnies should do more of at the end of a workout, and you should always go at a slow pace. Read the rest of this entry »
This is core muscle workout day, and having learnt my lesson from the day before I decided to opt for exercises I could do at home, instead of doing a long round trip on a day when I was busier than usual.
I did half an hour of exercises before lunch, which fitted really well into the working day. It was very manageable and not too tiring at all, and it seemed to improve my slouchy posture a little into the bargain. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve swapped the plans for Day Three and Day Four around because I’m waiting in for a parcel. True to form, the blasted thing hasn’t been delivered and I’m still waiting for the van. Meanwhile, I’m going to have seven portions of fruit or veg today.
Five portions of fruit/veg is what the average person needs for their health basics. I’m going to go a bit further and have seven, simple as that. The trick is to have plenty of variety in there. If you’re unsure about what counts as one of your five a day then this NHS food guide is nice and simple and sensible.
It’s easy once you get started. Here’s my menu: Read the rest of this entry »
It’s cardio training day today. I’ve managed to get a free 5-day gym membership that begins this afternoon, so I’ll be starting with 30 to 60 minutes of cardio training, plus warm-up and warm-down.
This will include elliptical trainer, exercise bike, rowing machine and treadmill. Yikes, it’s been a while. I’ll be a sweaty big mess by the end of it… Read the rest of this entry »
