Pedro-spo

My Pedro themed fitness inspo blog for those who are 'too lazy'. (or have other reasons why they struggle to workout.)

[pedro-spo]

Hi, I'm Liv. I'm not a fitness pro. I have learned a lot over the last couple of years. I struggle with a couple of disabilities that really impact my fitness progress, but I'm going to keep pushing forward.

Working out can be so hard. Finding time, energy, and motivation. Consistency and making working out enjoyable really help.

Pedro has said multiple times that he's 'lazy'. Yet when it's needed for a role, he shows up and puts the work in. He finds exercise that is fun for him and fits into his life. Swimming, dancing, bike riding. This and the strength he shows (the casual show of core strength when Joel sits up, arms 🥵) make him the perfect fitspo in my opinion.

[fairycosmos]

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[thoughtportal]

5 simple exercises to awaken dormant muscles

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Day 17: Rest day.

I had another bad night's sleep and had so much to do today.

I've been sitting answering emails so I plan to do this Journey to Mobility bedtime stretch.

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Day 16: I didn't sleep well so I had to adjust.

Instead of HIIT, I took some moves from my dance workouts and made my own moves up to some songs that I like. Low impact, but it worked a sweat up after 40 minutes.

[pedro-spo]

Day 15: Learning not to push myself too much.

The shorter HIIT sessions comes with tougher exercises. I'm reminding myself that it's okay to take longer rests between exercises if I need to. I'm come so far in just a couple of weeks. I'll eventually be able to do the full workout it'll just take time.

[pedro-spo]

Day 14: New daily routine shaping up.

My holidays end on Wednesday so I need a routine I can fit in before work. I can't workout after work, my spoons have dwindled by then.

I did Joe Wicks mobility

Joe Wicks 15 full body HIIT

Journey to Mobility hamstring stretches.

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Day 13: New Pedro inspired animal print leggings and decent sports bra.

I've had an awful day, I even caved and ate chocolate for the first time this year. I pushed myself to work out even for half an hour to help focus my mind.

I did Joe Wicks mobility warm-up

15 minutes HIIT

I only did half of some of the exercises. I am definitely better working out first thing in the morning.

and Journey to Mobility 5 minute Hamstring stretches.

I really like these stretches they feel more like actual stretches. The Joe Wicks ones feel more like exercises.

[pedro-spo]

The shoulders here, ooof. Working out paid off.

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Day 12: Another busy day.

No HIIT or stretches today. I did work in a decent walk into the day and lift/drag a sofa through the house, so not a total loss.

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Day 11: Life finds a way...to get in the way.

I had a lot to do, and I had to put someone else first today. When I should have been working out, I was watching Jurassic World Dominion.

I couldn't do a HIIT workout, I did squeeze in an arm workout and upper body stretches as they could be done sitting down.

I'm not going to beat myself. It's been an odd day, and I'll be back on my mat tomorrow.

[pedro-spo]

Day 10: Rest and mobility.

Look at this limber mofo.😍

I have some issues with my muscles, so my flexibility isn't great. This, sadly, along with my age, means I need to look at a starting good flexibility programme.

I've found this channel Journey to Mobility

I'm going to give their videos a go today.

I did this video. I really enjoyed it. It's a little hard to follow in the beginning because she doesn't always give audio cues, so I had to keep my phone in sight.

I ended up going back and doing her lower back and hamstring 5 min videos.

I am converted on stretching. I feel so good.

[pedro-spo]

Day 9: I had to do my workout in the evening so I just did a quick HIIT session and then arm exercises in front of the TV.

Joe Wicks Warm up (6 mins)

This one felt easier today. I did get a better night's sleep so that could have impacted it.

Full body HIIT.

I had to swear at Joe a few times but there were moves that I didn't that I couldn't have done this time last year.

Again, I did my own stretches, focusing on my hamstrings. I can't find a cool down video that I really like.

No weights arms workout

I hope this works because my arms feel it.

I've found using my new fascia gun on my muscles before and after a workout helps with stiffness.

[scorpio-marionette]

I read it as John again 🤦🏻‍♀️

[pedro-spo]

Maybe if I thought of him as John, I wouldn't swear at him as much.

[pedro-spo]

Day 9: I had to do my workout in the evening so I just did a quick HIIT session and then arm exercises in front of the TV.

Joe Wicks Warm up (6 mins)

This one felt easier today. I did get a better night's sleep so that could have impacted it.

Full body HIIT.

I had to swear at Joe a few times but there were moves that I didn't that I couldn't have done this time last year.

Again, I did my own stretches, focusing on my hamstrings. I can't find a cool down video that I really like.

No weights arms workout

I hope this works because my arms feel it.

I've found using my new fascia gun on my muscles before and after a workout helps with stiffness.

[pedro-spo]

Me at the trainer in my phone when the workout is hard.

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Gif credit @a7estrellas via Pinterest

Strong doesn't mean 0% body fat and dehydrated.

[pedro-spo]

Day 8: Feeling stronger and getting back to it.

Joe Wicks warm-up (6mins)

I've done half a dozen of his warm-ups. This is my favourite.

Joe Wicks Full body Hiit (15 mins) (plus a couple of pauses to recover if you are like me).

This is the point I wish I was sexually attracted to Joe so I have something to look at while I half die on my between (and sometimes during exercises) I can't nail every exercise so I just do my best, as long as I'm not so unstable as to cause injury and eventually, I'll be able to do them properly.

Joe Wicks Abs (10 mins)

A few moves here killed me off. I reduced the time I did them for.

I did my own warm down of stretches.