All We Need is a Little Motivation

The weather's getting warmer and summer is right around the corner.....and so are shorts, tank tops, and sun-dresses (my fav!) and SWIMSUITS!  

It's time to jump back into serious workout mode!!  These past 7 months have honestly been the hardest months of my life (by far).  Those who have gone through CRNA school or are currently in "the gauntlet" know what I'm talking about... But for those who haven't entered the "dark side", it's hard to imagine what our lives are currently like.  There is nothing that compares to this process!

But I want to give myself some props for managing to maintain somewhat of a work-out schedule and not get too carried away by stress eating (most of the time!).  I have DEFINITELY had my days.....usually before a test. 

Sour gummy worms?? Chips and salsa??  The whole bag???

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I was in the best shape and condition of my life before starting CRNA school.  I did not want to lose all that I had worked for...but it was a CHALLENGE!  Scheduling workouts was much harder than I thought it would be.  However, when I did get a chance to exercise, I noticed that it TRULY helped my stress and also made me feel a little bit better about myself (which is very hard to do some days!). 

Some weeks, I would only be able to workout on the weekends, but my goal was always 2-3 (1 hours long) workouts per week. Not too shabby!

But now, I'm ready to kick it into high gear to get ready for SUMMA-TIME!!

Yesterday's WORKOUT

This week is "spring break", which means we have no class, but still have clinical.  And I am scheduled from 3pm-11pm all week, which makes it easier to find time for workouts. 

After taking the kids to the bus stop:

• 8 - minute run on treadmill (6mph)
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FIRST CIRCUIT

1. Kettle-bell swings (with 30 lb dumbbell instead) - 20 reps
   
2. Body rows - 15 reps
   
3. Squat jumps with 180 turn - 20 (10 each direction)
   

Then repeat these 3 exercises x 3



SECOND CIRCUIT

1. Bench lunge (15 lb dumbbells) - 15 reps each leg
   
2. Tricep pull-downs - 15 reps
   
3. Abs! (different exercise each round)

• (First Round) In-and-outs - 30 reps
• (Second Round) Leg-raise and lift - 30 reps
• (Third Round) Crunch, sit-up, V-up, Leg raise Cycle - 15 reps

Then repeat these 3 exercises x 3 (except abs)




THIRD CIRCUIT

1. Alternating dumbbell front raise (10 lb dumbbell) - 15 reps each arm
2. Wide-leg dumbbell squat (30 lb dumbbell) - 15 reps
3. Plank (Front, Right side, Left side) - 1 minute each direction

Then repeat these 3 exercises x 3 


DONE!!!

1. Kettle-bell swing (can hold at end of dumbbell instead)

3. Squat jumps with 180 turn

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2. Tricep pulldown

3b. Leg raise and lift

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1. Dumbbell front raise

3. Plank

2. Body Rows

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1. Bench lunge

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3a. In and Outs

3c. Crunch, then sit up, then V-up, then leg lift...REPEAT

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2. Wide-leg dumbbell squat

3. Side plank

Today's STRETCH and MEDITATION

I have worked out hard this week so far and decided my body needed a good "rest and recovery" day.  There is no better way in doing that then treating yourself with a good stretch and meditation in the morning!! This was SO QUICK AND EASY that I may be doing this 15 - minute video several times a week!  I'm a big fan. 

Try it out!! Challange yourself to do something 

morning yoga - 15 minutes to wake up for a beautiful day from zev tambor on Vimeo.

Try it  and challange yourself to do something good for your body, mind, and overall wellness.  It will help you get through the craziness of school AND it can fit into our "insane" schedules!!