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Fall fitness routine

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Fall fitness outfit from left: sweatshirt / holiday nail polish / black top / black leggings / earrings / water bottle / backpack / sneakers /

It’s fall! This means moving my workouts mainly indoors and working hard to stay on track. In addition, my fitness gear is getting a little bit cozier so I can properly warm up for my workout.

When temperatures go down, I like to have a cozy sweatshirt and longer leggings so my muscles stay warm and aren’t stiff when my workout begins. It helps to be warm for warm-up! Also, it is good to switch up your workout sneakers every six months in order to ensure proper fit and support. Loving these new sneakers from Nike!

As far as my workout routine goes, it isn’t much different from summer with the exception of sticking to inside fitness versus hiking and outside walks.

  • Monday: BodyCombat (cardio)
  • Tuesday: Rest
  • Wednesday: Spin (cardio)
  • Thursday: HIIT (Cardio and strength, interval)
  • Friday: POP Pilates (Strength and core)
  • Saturday: Rest
  • Sunday: Spin, BodyPump, Core (cardio and strength)

Well, that’s my fall fitness routine and I try hard to stick with it. If weather permits, I will try to throw in something outside; especially on a Saturday.

I hope you have a fabulous fall fitness schedule and stay warm!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Fall fitness routine 2025

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pictured: non-toxic water bottle / fall nail polish /

School starts this week! This means going back to my fitness routine that fits into the school year schedule. As a parent, we still need to be mindful of the school schedule, even though our kids drive, and are at school during the day. I try to get everything done while my kids are in class so that when they come home, I am free to help them as needed.

I fell off the no sugar wagon this summer. So, in addition to my fitness routine, I need to stop eating foods with added sugars and watch my red meat intake. Other than that, my workouts are roughly the same; although I am trying to add a yoga session for the fall season.

It is important to have a mix of cardio, interval, strength training, core, and stretching each week. This schedule should hopefully give me a good mix of these elements.

Monday: BodyCombat (cardio)

Tuesday: 30 min walk (rest)

Wednesday: Spin (cardio)

Thursday: HIIT (interval cardio)

Friday: Weights and 30 min treadmill (strength and cardio)

Saturday: Yoga (stretching and core)

Sunday: Spin, BodyPump (cardio, strength, core)

I might add a weight session on Wednesday because I feel like I have it loaded at the end of the week. I would like to spread out, or even out, my routine. For now, this is what fits into my fall schedule. If I adjust it, I will update you! What is your fall fitness routine this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Spring 2025 fitness routine

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pictured: cycle studio Bay Club Courtside /

Now that spring is here, I have tweaked my weekly fitness routine to fit into my schedule and also optimize my time. Last year, I gained some weight back that I had lost a couple of years ago; to the tune of ten pounds. Ah! It was my fault for eating sugar and not doing enough weight training at the gym. So, this season, I am going to make sure I get my weights in and also refrain from added sugar. This should take care of that pesky ten pounds!

It is important to mix cardio, interval (HIIT), and weights into your weekly fitness routine. This keeps your workouts balanced and effective. Cardio is good for your heart, weights are good for strength and bone density, and interval is good for metabolism and fat burn. Therefore, a good weekly mix is perfect!

*DISCLAIMER: Always speak with your doctor before starting any fitness routine. I am a retired athlete, not a fitness trainer or medical professional. What works for me might not work for you.

Now, without further ado, here is my spring fitness routine!

Sunday: Weights and cycle class.

Monday: BodyCombat

Tuesday: 30-minute walk, stretch, rest

Wednesday: Cycle class (cardio)

Thursday: Strong Nation (HIIT)

Friday: 30-minute walk, weights, abs

Saturday: rest

Fitness gear for spring:

What is your spring fitness routine?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy