Crafting a fitness regimen
Before the state had to take more severe measures to curb Covid, I was going to Orangtheory Fitness (OTF). I knew going would be a risk during the current pandemic, but I also knew I needed to get in shape and wouldn’t do it “on my own.” I was pretty pleased with the measures they said they’d take to comply with health guidelines so that we could minimize the risk of illness as much as possible. Intense workouts in a mask is not fun, especially in the beginning, but frankly you get used to it. Class size is smaller and class attendees are spread apart.
I really like OTF. It’s not cheap, but it’s one of the only workouts I can stick to. I genuinely look forward to classes — the music, the balance of routine but constantly mixing things up, the group mentality while still being super independent and hyper-focused on my personal performance. I love that I watch my physical output on a screen and can SEE my progress as well as feel it. And the best part? You’re in and out in an hour. I am a sucker for quick workouts.
In my state, OTF and other fitness centers have been closed for months. I have no idea when they’ll reopen. Since the center closed, I’ve not done much in terms of sweating or working out my body. With this 90-day journey, that must change as I have a goal of 60-minute workouts 5-6 days per week. That’s even more than when I was doing OTF! But I figure they’ll be lower impact so I can push myself in a different way, and hopefully at the end of 12-weeks, working out will be a happy and a part of my day that I not only look forward to, but know that I *need* to be a fit individual. So, how can I replicate OTF at home with minimal equipment?
To try and make the daily hour as quick as possible, I’ll need to mix it up. The Blogilates site recommends doing an hour of various workout videos, but that seems like a lot.... I might try it a few times, but I need to improvise. I used to be a runner and like the idea of getting back into it, perhaps eventually training for a race. Even though it’s winter and wet and gross outside, I can force myself to suck it up and get some fresh air. (Heck, I can even take my dog with me!) What if I do this...?
- 30-minute run or bike ride
- 30-minutes of strength (rotating focus)
