Two weeks ago, I shared my goal of challenging my body in a healthy way. Along the way, I learned something about myself. I really like the feeling that comes with a sweaty workout. By Friday of last week, 10 days into the challenge, I was craving a good, healthy sweat. Even though my workouts were challenging my muscles, especially those small, pesky ones you remember exist when you’re halfway through the tiny pulses. But even though I was working out each day, I was missing that endorphin high. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not abandoning my goal, as i know it’s a healthy one. But, I want to research and read more as I left every class feeling accomplished and happy, but still felt something was missing by the end of the week.
Therefore, I’ve decided to add one to two sweaty cardio workouts to my weekly workout schedule. Based on how I’m feeling, some weeks this may be spin class or if my legs and glutes are cooperating, it may be a run. I think this will be the perfect complement to the great toning and lengthening workouts I’ve been doing at Bar Method. Here is a recap of my workouts since that post. As you can see, it’s been heavy on the Bar Method and light on the Pilates. My goal this week is to mix in at least one run and one Pilates class. I’m hoping to take my first Reformer class this weekend at a new studio, A-Line Pilates!
Tuesday October 11th – Tuesday October 24th, 2016
- 10/11 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Gina
- 10/12 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Paige
- 10/13 – Five mile walk
- 10/14 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Steffi
- 10/15 – Rest Day
- 10/16 – NYJL Sweats with Theodora which included 30 minute spin and 30 minutes yoga at Equinox
- 10/17 – Four miles with Katie
- 10/18 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level Alyssa + 3 miles with along the West Side Highway with the Brooks team
- 10/19 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Paige
- 10/20 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Alyssa Her peppy personality is a great way to make me forget that the workout she is about do prescribe will leave me quivering, shaking and sweating more than any other instructor. I love her class because I learn something new every time but don’t feel so intimidated that I don’t want to return!
- 10/21 – Rest day
- 10/22 – Long walk in Prospect Park
- 10/23 – Bar Method Brooklyn Mixed Level with Steffi
- 10/24 – Flywheel with Josh Arden AM + Soul Cycle with Stevie PM Double workouts are rarely something I do these days but when a friend reminds you that you have a free Soul Cycle class expiring, you high tail it to Soul Cycle for some post-work stress relief. It was an odd combination of spin classes since Josh is one of my favorites and unfortunately, Stevie and I didn’t really jive. The class was only 38 minutes long versus the regular 45 and I didn’t feel challenged. Her class was heavy on the dancing and low on the sprints/climbs but in her defense, it was packed and most people looked like this was their favorite Soul class ever. Guess that’s why their are so many different teacher styles!
Your turn – What is your favorite low impact workout?
