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Monday, January 25, 2016

The Weekly Chase: Back to Strong

Happy Monday!  Once again I'm checking in with the Weekly Chase linkup to set some goals for the week.  Instead of once again rehashing last week's goals (which aren't quite achieved yet, but I still have time), I'm setting a couple simple goals for my fitness regimen.  I've let a couple things slide in the past couple weeks and it's time to get back on it!

  • Push ups every day!  I've already started working on this one, but I want to make it "official" as a goal this week!
  • More core work.  I get a jump start on this tonight because I'm subbing a core class, but I'm trying to add some at-home core exercises to compliment my push ups every day.
  • At least one day each week working on arm/upper body strength.  Historically my weakest area, but hopefully no more!  I'd been good about this before the holidays but somehow ended up slacking off the past couple weeks, so I have to get back in the habit.
  • Run at least once a week.  This is a weather-permitting goal, as I can't stand the treadmill and usually want to take my puppy anyway.
  • Box at least once a week.  Another habit that took a back seat over the past couple weeks, but really needs to resurface.  I went again this past weekend and remembered why I love it so much!
Some of these goals will probably carry over week to week, but as I establish better routines once again, I'll tweak and adjust as needed.  After all, that's an important part of goal setting: understanding when it's time to make a few little changes!

Road Runner Girl

What weekly goals are YOU chasing?  How well did you accomplish last week's goals?  Check in with hosts Road Runner Girl and Molly Ritterbeck to see how everyone's Weekly Chase wrapped up, and how they're all moving forward in the new week!
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  1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Nice goals! My husband always tells me to do push ups more often at home. They're great, I get it.... but i hate them hahaha.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2016 at 2:12 PM

      I hate them a lot less now that I have push up anchors. Gripping the supports is much easier on my wrists and lets me achieve a greater range of motion, which has encouraged me to do push ups more often!

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  2. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    Good goals! You could expand those pushups into burpees and make it cardio! Just sayin'...

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    1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:38 PM

      I teach many cardio classes each week, I'm going for strength only on the push ups right now!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    (Krystal) Those are some great goals. I am trying to add more core work also.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 5:11 PM

      It's so good for you but SO HARD TO DO! There are dozens of exercises and all of them SUCK ;)

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  4. Mindy BobeJanuary 28, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks for linking up Amanda! You have some great goals! I'd love to know what kinds of exercises you are doing for your arms/upper body strength. That's my weakest area too!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 5:13 PM

      I started with high planks to get my shoulders used to the idea of, y'know, working. Then I started doing more push ups, and eventually started adding some free weights. I like to play with medicine balls and want to do more with kettle bells, as those workouts tend to be more fun than just free weights but also tend to provide extra core work at the same time!

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