Today is the first day of the Summer Fitcation Challenge and the Weight Training Plan 2.0! Woohoo! Now how do we make it work best for you?! I’ve got lots of scenarios and solutions for you to modify and tweak the challenge and plan to set yourself up for success and results.
Okay, first things first… I mentioned yesterday that I don’t like to skimp on anything I give you. My goal is to provide as much as I can and then allow you to modify if needed. You’ll notice that in this first phase of the Weight Training Plan 2.0 there are 6 days/week of workouts. I do that intentionally so that you have those resources and workouts available.
By no means is this me saying you need to workout 6 days per week to see great results. I just like to give you as much as possible and show you how to modify to best suit your schedule.
I also share 5 recipes per week in the Summer Weekly Meal Menus, but that doesn’t mean you need to cook 5 new meals each week. Again, I just like to give you as much as I can that may help and let you use what you like.
Doing YOUR best is the very best plan for you. Whether that means working out 3 days per week and eating nutritiously 50% of the time or working out every day and hitting your nutrition goals 90% of the time… you best IS the best. There is no one size fits all, so I’m here to help you modify this challenge and plan for you.
#YouDoYouBooBoo and be confident about it. I like to give you the option to have a workout every day and let you take it where you’d like. Here’s my suggestion for the challenge… take each workout as it comes. Just because the plan says Monday = Legs doesn’t mean it has to be like that for you. If you can’t workout tomorrow, pick up on Tuesday with the leg workout.
If you like to workout 3 days per week… make workouts 1-3 your week 1 and workouts 4-6 your week 2. Pick back up wherever you left off as you navigate through this plan making modifications for your schedule. Most importantly, feel good about your workouts and the rate at which you complete them. There is no right or wrong.
I LIKE TO INCLUDE OTHER STYLES OF WORKOUTS
Perfect! I encourage it! I love a yoga class every now and then. I want to try spinning when I get back into the swing of things. I like to take 2 approaches to including different styles of workouts.
1) Listen to Your Body – some days, I’m not motivated to get in a lift but I’m craving a random YouTube video with a 20 minute yoga flow that I can do at home. Go for it! It doesn’t matter what the scheduled workout is… add in what you’re feeling and pick back up with your lifting next time!
2) Compliment Your Lifting with Other Workouts – for example, today (Monday) is leg day and there is a suggested cardio add on plan workout too. If I wanted to add a spin class in, I could swap that for the cardio add on workout (spinning is such a great leg and cardio workout). OR, I could spin on a suggested cardio day. Do you see how these workouts compliment the lifting schedule?!
I ONLY HAVE A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME FOR MY DAILY WORKOUT
Something is better than nothing! Even if it’s ten minutes! There are lots of options here as well. If there are 3 sets of each exercise suggested, trim it down to 2 sets. If a circuit suggests 4 rounds, opt for half the amount of rounds. You can also complete just the first half of a workout. Or, nix the cardio and/or ab on plan workout. Never feel guilty about trimming down a workout… make the most of whatever time you can dedicate.
I AM GOING ON VACATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PLAN/CHALLENGE
My summer challenges always are in an ebook guide format because I like you to have the workouts upfront for this purpose. Summer is a busy season with vacations and adventures, so let’s find the balance
1) Home Plan – just like you shouldn’t feel guilty for taking time away from your workouts, you shouldn’t feel that working out on vacation isn’t “balanced.” There are some vacations where I don’t worry about my workouts and others that I keep up with it simply because I enjoy it! I suggest trying out the home plan so you can simply pack some resistance bands (turn any dumbbell movements into resistance band movements).
2) Cardio Only – on beach vacations, I often just like to get my exercise in through cardio. I mean who is seriously complaining about a walk on the beach or water activities?!
3) Enjoy – enjoy a few days or a week off from your workouts if you’re heading on vacation. Simply pick back up where you left off or dive into the day of the plan that the community is on!
I’M TOTALLY OFF TRACK
Don’t you worry, girl! I don’t care if you’ve missed one workout, one week of workouts or one month of workouts. Just jump back in! Pick up right where you left off. Or, if you want the added accountability, opt to start right where the rest of the community is.
The biggest thing to remember is that this is a journey. You can’t get off track because the journey is always leading us where we should be.
I cannot wait to take on these next 8 weeks together. These weeks will be filled with challenging yet motivating workouts, yummy meals, and community fun!
WEIGHT TRAINING PLAN 2.0 + BONUS ADD ON PLAN:
The new Weight Training Plan 2.0 is the official fitness plan for the summer challenge.
It contains an all new training split and brand new workouts with both home and gym workout versions (workouts are different than the original plan!). Plus, a bonus Cardio + Ab Add on Plan to use with the weighted workout for further muscle fatigue, fat loss and sculpting.
These workouts contain my very best to help you get fit and lean and feel amazing. I created an extension to the super popular original plan to provide you with more weeks… more workouts… more opportunities to hit your goals.
You do not need to complete the 1.0 plan prior to the 2.0, so start with this plan if you’re brand new to the LG challenges and guides
Both the home and gym plans follow the same schedule, so YOU choose to workout at home, in the gym or both!
SUMMER FITCATION BUNDLES (Weight + Meal Plans)
The best results come through both fitness and nutrition. Bundle the new Weight Training Plan 2.0 with the Eat Your Way Lean Meal Plan to bring your best (Summer Weekly Meal Menus Included!!)
With this bundle, you’ll be a meal plan member for life and enjoy all the free installments like the new Weekly Summer Meal Menus coming this week!
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