in photos: beach bag (on major sale!) / earrings / leggings / yoga socks /
So you might be wondering why there are beach yoga photos on a post about fall fitness, well, this activity was the inspiration for one of my workouts in my new fall 2018 fitness routine.
When I was in Florida with Chico’s, they hosted a beach yoga workout the morning before we all flew home. It was a beautiful experience and reminded me how good yoga can feel. I was in a car accident in the late 1990s. A women ran a red light and t-boned my friend’s car. I was sitting in the backseat, and despite my seat-belt, I was tossed sideways and hit my head on the interior of the car. I was out for a minute and later diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash. Without thinking, I settled with the insurance company instead of suing; which in hindsight, I should have done. I have permanent damage to my neck and upper spine from the accident. This results in chronic pain which can affect my activities.
Yoga can temporarily relieve some of this pain, and it also reduces the stress I hold onto from my daily life. In addition to relieving stress, it stretches out muscles I use when I workout, and it also helps reduce injury from my fitness activities, and life in general.
So, I have decided to incorporate yoga into my weekly routine for the fall season. I’m excited to see how this new fitness routine works!
Monday: Spin class (interval cardio)
Tuesday: Body Blast (interval strength training)
Wednesday: Body Combat (cardio kick boxing)
Thursday: Strong by Zumba (interval strength and cardio) (not sure how I like this yet-will report back in a couple months)
Friday: Yoga (stretching? How do you categorize this? haha)
Saturday: Spin (cardio)
Sunday: rest
Well, I’m excited to see how this new routine works for me. My goal was to lose ten pounds over summer vacation, but I only lost five. I am still going to consider that a win, and see if I can lose ten pounds by Christmas! Wish me luck!
What are you doing for fitness this fall season? Do you do yoga? Which types?
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO
Cathy
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This looks so amazing! I would love to do yoga in Florida!
Yoga at the beach sounds amazing! There’s some in Chicago and I never made time to. I really should incorporate more yoga in my fitness routine!
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This is a really great fitness line up. I try to take 3 classes of HIIT/strength a week plus go on walks with a girlfriend. Always good to get out and get moving! I love that you are adding in and enjoying the yoga.
xoxo,
Kim
Starting to workout its the worst part, but then we get use to it. I’m currently doing a weights routine but would love to incorporate this routine as well.
XO
Candace
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Love your routine. It is varied and focuses on different things. I need to incorporate yoga in my life.
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This is such an awesome fitness schedule!! I try to get a good workout throughout the week too, this is so inspiring!
Kileen
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This sounds like a great workout plan! Love that your mixing up the workouts!
Xo, Steph
I don’t personally do yoga – I’ve tried it a bunch but it’s just not for me! I do Barry’s Bootcamp 5-6x a week. I love it!!
xx Mollie
Beach yoga sounds so relaxing! You’ve got a good workout schedule here girl!
Yoga is my fave! It’s so good for you in so many ways! Love it!
Lizzie
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I’m a huge fan of spin class/ FlyWheel and make sure to do yoga once a week as well. This looks like a great routine!