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Fall fitness routine

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As we head into the fall season, I am slightly varying my fitness routine. I have found I need to add more weights and core into my weekly routine. I had every intention earlier this year of doing weights on top of cardio a few times per week, but I wasn’t able to stick to that routine. So, I have put together a new routine mid-year which is easier for me to stick to.

The step class and core classes incorporate weights, so there are more weights in this routine than meet the eye.

In addition to fitness, I need to cut the sugary snacks. I had every intention at the start of the year to do exactly that, but I fell into the ice cream trap as soon as the weather warmed up. Sooooooo, I am back in the saddle, and I have cut out the ice cream and desserts. This is my current routine, and I am sticking to it!

  • Monday: Step + Core + Weights
  • Tuesday: Pilates
  • Wednesday: Spin
  • Thursday: BodyCombat
  • Friday: Spin + Core + BodyPump
  • Saturday: rest
  • Sunday: Spin

Well, that’s my current routine. I will stick to it this time! Wish me luck!

What is your fall fitness routine?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

New Year fitness routine 2026

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New year, new fitness routine! I am a little bit mad at myself. In 2025, I really got off track. It was hard for me to stick to my fitness routine, and it was also difficult to watch what I was eating. I am not going to list off all of my excuses. They should not have been used, and they were totally lame to be frank. So, as a result, I gained over ten pounds in one year. Yikes!

So, in 2026, I am getting back to business! I am, once again, skipping sugary snacks and dessert. In addition, I beefed up my workout routine for the new year, and I am making sure I stick to it. No excuses!

Since I am beginning this new fitness routine in the middle of winter, everything will be inside; with the exception of neighborhood walks on nice days. Bonus workouts! Love that!

I looked back on my previous fitness routine and decided I wasn’t getting enough cardio. Also, actually showing up to the gym helps too. Sooooooo, on that note. . .

Here is my revamped fitness routine for the new year, 2026!

  • Monday: Step + Core (25 min)
  • Tuesday: Mat Pilates
  • Wednesday: Spin + weights
  • Thursday: BodyCombat + Core (50 min)
  • Friday: 30 min walk, weather permitting + rest
  • Saturday: 30 min walk, weather permitting + rest
  • Sunday: Spin + weights

There it is! My new fitness routine for the new year. It has a mix of cardio, strength, and interval training. What are your new year fitness plans and goals?

Thanks for stopping by, and let’s get fit together in the new year!

XOXO
Cathy

Fall fitness routine 2025

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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