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)