Ep 40: The Exercise Schedule and Log
Definitions:
Cardio workout: works your cardiovascular system
Strength workout: builds muscle
Flexibility workout: lengthens and stretches muscle
Hard workout: a “9-10” on a scale of 1-10
Moderate workout: a “5-8” on a scale of 1-10
Easy workout: a “3-4” on a scale of 1-10
Rest: no workout
A good workout schedule should accomplish the following:
1. Alternate cardio, resistance, and flexibility
2. Work your entire body in the course of a week
3. Give your body adequate time to recover
Sample Workout Schedules
A. Works entire body
Monday–Walk
Tuesday–pushups and quats
Wednesday–stretch
Thursday–rest
(repeat for the rest of the week)
B. Cardio only, alternates easy and hard
Monday–easy (walk)
Tuesday–easy (walk)
Wednesday–hard (sprints)
Thursday–rest (no workout)
(repeat the rest of the week)
C. Works upper and lower body separately
Monday–upper body resistance and stretch
Tuesday–cardio and stretch
Wednesday–lower body resistance and stretch
Thursday–cardio and stretch
Friday–rest
(repeat)
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