Tuesday 11 March 2014

What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger

Hey My Lovelies,

So with the weather looking hopeful and spring/summer underway, I decided it's time to start a new fitness regime. As a teenager, I always loved fitness and I used to be pretty sporty. I did athletics in primary school and high school, and believe it or not, my favourite subject was P.E. But since leaving education and gaining more responsibilities, I have not had the time or the push I need to keep fit. So I've decided to start a new fitness regime and dedicate myself to it. Although I look worn out from an intense run moments before, I thought I'd take some photos. Let me know what you think or if you have any other workout suggestions for me.


RiRi's Fitness Regime:
  • Yoga - 20 mins
I've only just started Yoga and I'm loving it. I'm still a beginner, so I struggle at some of the more expert positions, but I love it. It's great for stretching out those muscles, before going jogging. I also use yoga to relax myself and take away any negative tension as I get bad anxiety. I usually just find a few Yoga videos on YouTube and follow them.
  • Light Jog 
As a natural runner, I do enjoy a good jog. But as I haven't really gone for a long run in ages, I thought I should start off slow and easy. I don't really have a specific amount of time I jog for yet. I usually just go around the block once or twice, depending on how I'm feeling. Once round for me is 1.32km. I use MapMyRun.com, which is a useful website to keep track of your work outs.

  • Abs Session
I'm mostly keen on working on my abs, everyone wishes for tight, rock hard abs. Below are a list of ab workouts I've done and that have really worked for me. You really feel the pain after, which shows that they work. Especially with crunches, which I find difficult to do, but work wonders.

Sit-Ups (20)



Half-Sits (10)


Crunches (10)


Dumbbells Side Bends (10 on each side)


Sit Up Twists (10)


....And Breathe...
 
I usually take a 5 minute water break at this point


Press Ups (5)
 
I'm really rubbish at press ups, but I tried my best :)
 

 Upwards Plank (30 seconds)


Downwards Plank (30 Seconds)
 


Side Plank (30 Seconds each side) 

 
Hula Hoops (1 Minute each way)

4 comments:

  1. Hi Rihanne, I Nominated you for a Liebster Award!

    http://rosafashionsportsandmore.blogspot.nl/2014/03/nominated-for-liebster-award.html

    xoxo Rosa

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    1. Hi Rosa,

      Thanks for the nomination!

      I've already had one from someone else and still haven't done it... so I'll get right on those questions straight away!! :)

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  2. I definitely need to try and get fitter, I am so lazy! It would be a good excuse to get gym kit too ahha

    http://clothing-conscious.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Haha!! I'm with you there.. it's such an effort. But once you get over that 1st hurdle, it becomes a routine.

      Thanks for stopping by hun! :)

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