Workout Routine

Today’s post isn’t any typical post that I usually tend to discuss about. It’s something that could help you to start trying something new or help you to have a healthy body and mind.

The past few months, I have started going to gym. There are many reasons why I have started going to the gym but the main reasons is to improve on my body and to keep fit. 

I had many thoughts why I should and shouldn’t join the gym and I ended up deciding to join the gym; I don’t regret it at all. It has really improved my motivation for things that I want to achieve in life e.g. go to university, getting a good job, having a new home, having a family etc. It also boost my confidence, I feel more comfortable about my body and I don’t have any parts I don’t like from my body because it is who I am. There are many things that gym has helped me and I want to be able to advise anyone who is consider joining the gym or wants to improve on their body and mind. 

The gym that I go to is the ‘Bannatyne Gym’. I had signed up or a 12 month contract, but it was kind of a bad idea as in a few months’ time, I am unsure if I would be able to afford for it when I am in university. The gym have its own swimming pool and spa so I am able to access the facilities. 

I had a personal trainer to teach me what technique I could do to improve my body, I told my personal trainer that I want to tone up and focus on my arms, abs and bum. She gave me a routine to do which is the following below:

Starter:

·         Treadmill – 4 minute (incline 10, speed 6)                     

(Increase by 2 minute once get used to it) 

Arms:

·         Ball Slam – 10 reps (weigh 7’)                                                          

·         Front Raise – 10 reps (4kg dumb bell)                                          

·         Sandbag Slam – 10 reps (medium bag)    

 (Rest for 30 seconds for each one)                

·         Battle Ropes – 20 seconds for 4 sets (waves &slams)                                    

 (No rest)

Legs:

·         Steps – 12’ (green box)

·         Box Jumps 12’ (green box)                                                                    

·         Bunny Hops – 20 seconds (orange box)

(20 seconds each for 2 sets)

·         Leg Press – 5 reps for 4 sets (50kg)                               

(Increase 5 more reps once get used to it)

Abs:

·         Crunches – 20 reps

·         V’s – 20 reps                                                                                            

·         Chops – 20 reps

·         Toe Touch – 20 reps

(20 second rest for each 3 sets) 

At first this routine was enough to work out from but I wanted to improve my body more and wanted to use more techniques to help me focus on my abs. 

Abs:

·         20 Crunches, 20 Reverse Crunches, 20 Leg Lifts, 20 Chops, 20 Bicycles 

(1 set but can increase) 

Here are some tips that would be helpful when joining the gym
 

·         Research all gyms that are available for you to apply to and look at the location/opening times and pick the gym that is must suited to you

·         Research what contract is available at the gym you are applying to and see which one works out better for you

·         Ask the reception any questions about the gym you are apply that you may need to know e.g. classes

·         Do not do this work out over 45 minutes to an hour. The effect of working out will not increase by the numbers of hours you stay at the gym

·         Wear suitable clothing and trainers for working out in

·         Bring a bottle of water or a bottle (water foundations are available at all gyms to use)

·         Buy a lock with a code so your personal belongs are safe in the changing rooms

I hope you guys are persuaded to join the gym or even trying out something new.

Cindy x