Go big or go home.
That’s my life’s mantra.
Why stop at 10 when you can do 11? Or 30 when you can be 31. If I can better myself without damaging myself, I’m going to go for it. Today I’m bring back Work It Out to focus on endurance.
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Accidental Long Runs + Mizuno Wave Rider 17 Review
Cardio hasn’t been fun recently.
The following post is sponsored by Fitfluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. All opinions are my own.
I like cardio when it’s MY idea. Having it as a mandatory daily activity during competition prep makes it a chore. That’s a thing of the past (for now), and I have gotten the itch to run more. The added motivation of new shoes doesn’t hurt. Does anyone else get oddly motivated by new workout gear?!
I’ve never had the chance to try out a Mizuno running shoe. When I got the opportunity to try the new Wave Rider 17, I jumped at it! It’s a neutral running shoe with a good amount of support.
After all of the Thanksgiving festivities and football disappointments, I was itching for a run. Sunday I headed out to tackle Atlanta’s hilly streets in my new Wave Riders.
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Work It Out: 15 Minutes Is All It Takes
Who doesn’t love a quickie?
Cardio! What are you thinking?!
In my last couple of weeks of competition prep I’ve added cardio. 15 minutes per day, high intensity. Normally I run sprints but – of course – I pulled my hamstring. No more sprints.
In effort to get my cardio in, I’ve had to adjust. This week’s Work It Out is dedicated to my back up plan.
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I dislike forced cardio. Some days when I’m antsy or when the weather is nice I love a good run, but when it’s prescribed I’m less enthusiastic.
Mindset is important. I get up in the morning and get it done. 15 minutes of fasted cardio. 15 minutes is all it takes is my mantra.
You can do anything for 15 minutes!
You are probably familiar with most of these moves. When you do the jumping jack and running portions, do them quickly to ensure you keep the intensity up.
Wacky Jacks may be the one you haven’t tried. I “borrowed” it from my P90X days. What I like about them is that they work your core too. You start like a regular jumping jack with your hands behind head. Then drive your elbow to the hip or knee, jumping to alternating sides. Click here for a quick video demo.
Pop Squats I’ve talked about before here in the Save Your Knees Work It Out. I love these for the burst of energy. They are great for the buns!
Note: You can modify these movement to accommodate your specific needs or limitations. For instance, do the push ups from your knees, or replace pop squats with regular squats. Listen to your body. If it hurts, stop. NO need to be a super hero and risk injury!
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With a few days left till my competition, I’m doing these or getting on the elliptical doing intervals, forward and backward, every day!
What is your favorite “quickie” exercise?
Do you prefer cardio or lifting? Neither? Both?
