Workout Split 🏋️‍♀️💪

Hey Y’all! Happy Wednesday, hope your week has had a decent start. Last week, we focused more on our mental health, and now we’re going to highlight more about our physical health this week.

I try to get in at least three days worth of workouts that last anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on what my situation is for the week. Believe it or not, there are so many different factors that play into whether or not you will have a good workout. Things like your energy level, your discipline, and your time management are crucial to getting things done in the gym. ⏱️🔋

Fortunately, my other job allows me to work in an establishment where it is not hard to stay disciplined. I get so inspired by everyone’s self-journey, that it motivates me to continue mine. I also have the convenience of already being at a gym! So I always bring a gym bag to work with me, and just change when I get out of work. 🎒🤩

The best way to tackle your time management is to split your workouts. Recently I have been doing this by muscle groups:

– Monday: arms, abs, shoulders 🏋️‍♀️💪

– Tuesday: legs, glutes 🦵🍑

– Thursday: back, chest 🫁🫀

Now this is always subject to change; this week in particular, I was not able to workout yesterday due to some things I had to take care of at home. So tomorrow, I will have to improvise and readjust. Sometimes this might be working out on a day I don’t usually plan for, or I might just change up what the workout is for the day. The biggest takeaway here is to listen to your body and do what works the best for it (where you’re seeing the results). I try to incorporate cardio into every workout as well.

Unfortunately, this does come with a negative trade-off, in my case it’s a caffeine addiction. I love a good Celsius Cherry Cola, but lately I’ve been leaning into the ghost flavors and sometimes bucked up too. I need something to fuel the fire, and an energy drink usually does the trick after an 8-hour shift. 🪫❤️‍🔥

Please do not be intimidated to get started! I was once there, and I was terrified to go to a gym and have people see me not at my best. We all have our own journeys, and every body is different; what works for me, may not work for you and vice versa. Don’t wait to get started, Day 1 is today. Don’t wait until the first day of the month, or the first day of the week. You decide when your first day is!

-Makaila E.