Cardio, Calves, and Abs – 7/29

Cardio, Calves, and Abs
Cardio (treadmill):
-3min walking (warm up)
-20min HIIT
     30sec sprint
     30sec side shuffle, right side
     30sec side suffle, left side
     2min walking
     ….repeat
-3min walking (cool down)

Calves:
-calf presses
     -superset with 30 seconds of toe walks (walking on toes)

Abs:
-hanging leg raises
     -superset with hanging oblique crunches
-bosu ball sit ups
     -superset with bosu ball side crunches

TIP OF THE DAY: Let your mind drive your cardio workouts. I’ll never forget a scene from Bride Wars when Anne Hathaway’s character talks about individuals who go running without music as those who can run with their own thoughts. Now, let me first say, there are days when all I want to do is get into the gym and let my mind go blank. However, other days, I allow the images in my mind to serve as my motivational force. Try this out… before you enter the gym, paint a scene for yourself in your head. For instance, if you are training for your “bridal body,” imagine your fiance standing at the alter as you walk down the isle. Envision the dress you are wearing and how it fits on your body. Feel the love and happiness around you, and how confident you feel. Never underestimate the power of your own mind and how it can help enhance your health and fitness journey.