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Last week was a pretty good week for me – I worked out for 6 straight days. Well this week I had to skip working out Wednesday because I went to an after-work event Tuesday evening but before that I went to my boss’ house and she has cats. Well clearly, as I get older I am more allergic to multiple cats. I stayed at the event perhaps 1 hour and then left. I was coughing, my lungs felt congested and I started feeling as if I was coming down with something. BUT I will be back in the saddle again. TRUST ME.
Also, Thanksgiving hasn’t even hit but the sounds and smells of the holidays are clearly UPON US!! We figure we will just skip Halloween one day and go straight to Thanksgiving and Christmas – NOT!!!
Lastly, before I dive into my fitness week, POPSUGAR came out with their Holiday Must Have box!!! I am extremely excited because I love their subscription box and now you have an opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving with monthly goodies inside. If you want to check it out simply click on the photo below. They are currently offering $5 off with promo code “CHEER” so consider this gift for that special person man or woman in your life.
Now let’s dig into my workout recap this week and since several of us can expect to feel a blast of cool air, I am featuring prAna gear this week so keep reading this post and go shopping while you’re at it cause you deserve it! 🙂
Saturday
I hit one of my only favorite local trails – NCR!!!! My running buddy and I met up at my home around 6:30 am – drove 30 minutes to the trail and hit it. We did take a few stops and walked a little along the way but it was a good workout and as you can see I burned some NICE calories. Plus I was rushing back home to see my mother off to New York before she left.
Monday
I was back on the pavement at 5:30 am with my running boo’s and boy did we put in work! We ran a little over 4 miles up hills, through office parks, up more hills and back to our cars. It was GREAT!!! This one particular hill makes me feel stronger when I run it more often. It is a pretty good gauge of my fitness level.
Tuesday
I hit Brick Bodies for some punishment a workout with Heather my personal trainer. This workout consisted of 5 moves BUT you are doing 11 sets and the reps increase each set and then they decrease back down. You have GOT to try it. This is a workout you can also do at home with some hand weights and a weight bench, step bench or chair. Try it and let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: This workout was created by a certified trainer based on my current fitness level. Please adjust weight or motion based upon your fitness level. Always consult a physician before starting any new training program.
Wednesday
I was so sore from Tuesday and had such a stressful remainder of the day – I just slept in and skipped my early morning run with the ladies. BOOOOO I know.
Thursday
I was back at it with Heather my personal trainer and the ladies with another simple yet TOUGH workout. This goes to prove, you don’t need 100,000 moves to get an effective workout and to get your heart rate up. Again, a few simple moves (5) but it’s the reps that get ya. Try it and tell me how you like it. I also chomped on some FRS Energy Chews in Blueberry Pomegranate for extra energy but more on that in a future post.
Disclaimer: This workout was created by a certified trainer based on my current fitness level. Please adjust weight or motion based upon your fitness level. Always consult a physician before starting any new training program.
SHOPPING TIME
This week I am featuring some sale items by prAna apparel for women. Don’t you just love sales?
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What did your workout week look like?
What do you think went well & what could have gone better?
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30 Replies to "#FitnessFriday - Energy"
Sami November 14, 2014 (7:42 am)
6 days in a row!? I don’t remember the last time I did that…the summer maybe! That’s awesome!
Diatta November 14, 2014 (8:32 am)
Sami I was on a mission.
Deborah November 14, 2014 (8:08 am)
love that 10’s workout!
RFC November 14, 2014 (8:30 am)
Cheers to a great week! 🙂
Dani November 14, 2014 (11:25 am)
You had a good week!!
Mine was a lot less active than yours lol.
Everytime I see your and other people’s updates with those polar watches, the shopper in me wants to buy one. I think I may ask santa this year.
Diatta November 14, 2014 (11:56 am)
Ask and you hall receive. Lol
Dani November 14, 2014 (11:54 am)
Heeeyyyy thanks for linkin’ up with my #fitnessfriday today 🙂
Diatta November 14, 2014 (11:56 am)
It goes so perfectly with my new Friday recap segment I wm excited you shared and I found it.
Larisa November 14, 2014 (12:22 pm)
Great week of workouts WOW! Makes me tired, lol!
Diatta November 14, 2014 (1:08 pm)
Larisa lol
KLP November 14, 2014 (1:06 pm)
Girllll—You put in work! I love this strength workout that your trainer put together for you. I\’m definitely going to try them out. I\’m running a half-marathon early next year and I read that strength training for 20 minutes helps runners to avoid injury. #woot
Thanks for joining the #FitnessFriday movement chica!
Kungphoo November 14, 2014 (1:44 pm)
I like that pyramid workout.. I may give that a try.. I need to get back to working out.
Diatta November 14, 2014 (2:05 pm)
It is te truth – simple yest challenging.
Jennifer November 14, 2014 (2:17 pm)
Looks like a great week! Good job!
Antionette Blake November 14, 2014 (3:33 pm)
I am just trying to get in at least 30 minutes because after a long day at work, with a 3 hour daily commute, I can’t handle any more than that!
Mary Beth Jackson November 14, 2014 (4:29 pm)
6 days in a row! Nice! I do a lot of 4/5 days in a row 🙂 Great week! Pop Sugar box is one I haven’t tried. Is it a monthly $10 box like Birchbox or more like the once a quarter box I get from Fab Fit Fun for $49?
Diatta November 14, 2014 (4:30 pm)
Popsugar Must Have is a monthly box for $39.95/month. Ive heard about the Birch Box. How do you like it?
sarah sofia knepp November 14, 2014 (4:54 pm)
Way to stay focused and motivated! I’m highly allergic to cats and an asthmatic and can relate to your experience. Not to mention all the leaves I’m allergic too is making me irritable and tired. However, I feel so much better after I work out! Keep at it!
Stephanie November 14, 2014 (5:32 pm)
Awesome week! You continue to rock it out! You are going to look amazing in your little black holiday dress! 😉
Christine November 14, 2014 (8:25 pm)
So many great workouts this week for you!!
Diatta November 14, 2014 (9:14 pm)
Christine – yes I felt really strong and energetic.
AlexandraFunFit November 14, 2014 (10:12 pm)
Prana has always had cute stuff, that’s for sure.
Diatta November 14, 2014 (11:32 pm)
Cute items right? I tried to find discount items.
Rachel November 14, 2014 (10:33 pm)
Great job with your weekly workouts! Keep it up! 🙂
Coco November 14, 2014 (10:39 pm)
Great workouts! That Prana stuff is so cute!
steph November 15, 2014 (9:22 pm)
I did a couple of jaunts on the treadmill and my functional movement screen at the new gym. Not the best but with three little ones, I’m happy to move at all most days 😉
jill conyers November 16, 2014 (3:33 am)
Great workout week!
Janice- The Fitness Cheerleader November 17, 2014 (6:58 am)
Wow – great workout week! Those strength workouts look killer! My strength coach used to make me do pyramids too – I hated them, but boy were they ever good for building muscular endurance! Have a fantastic week Diatta!
Amy November 17, 2014 (3:40 pm)
Great workouts this week! I want to try that pyramid workout you did! I struggle with wanting to fit in strength training but I did get in two strength days last week 🙂 (that’s impressive for me!)
Diatta November 17, 2014 (4:03 pm)
Congrats for you Amy!!!! That strength training is very very important.