*This post is NOT sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own.
Many of you have express interest in the details of my workout regimen! So after taking a quick poll, I decided to give you the details in a post.
I want to preface this by saying, I am someone who genuinely likes exercising. I like feeling active, alive, strong, etc. Working clears my head and serves as a type of meditative “me time.”
Due to my gastroparesis, I can really only workout four days a week. But I have recently found a regimen that really works for me, largely in thanks to a fellow entrepreneur Ann Bennet (if you don’t follow her on Instagram, you’re missing out! Follow her HERE: @permission2eat ). Although her program focuses on diet, she took the time to recommend the Sweat app for me and I am SO glad she did. I had largely been against using apps for fitness because I didn’t think they would give enough instruction and that I would end up hurting myself… Not only does the sweat app SHOW you how to do it but they give you a written instruction if you need it and common tips to help you troubleshoot.
So here is what I do…
WEEKDAYS:
2 DAYS OF SWEAT:
I use the Sweat app for two workouts a week. They want you to do 3 but my body honestly can’t handle that (again, this is probably having to do with my stomach issues and most people CAN take on three! But SOME is better than NONE, right?). I usually do arms, abs, or full body and my legs tend to tone up easily during my cardio days.
The Sweat app is $19.99 a month to which I was like, WHOA, that’s expensive! But when compared to workout classes that range from $25-40 for ONE session, it’s so affordable! Plus, you barely need any equipment.
I have really fallen in love with the Sweat app because I love feeling myself get STRONGER. It gives me a different goal beyond just wanting to look my best. I want to be my strongest self J
2 DAYS OF CARDIO:
Cardio used to be the love of my life, pre-gastroparesis! Anyone who knows me from college, knows I love a long sweaty run. But this stomach issue makes it really hard to do that. So I had to adjust. Now, I walk/ jog two days a week. Instead of tracking distance, I just go for 45mins-1hr. and whatever speed I go is ok. I give myself grace on this and try to push myself more with my strength training on the Sweat app because those workouts aren’t as hard on my tummy.
WEEKENDS:
-Something active but fun
My boyfriend and I love to walk together or go paddle boarding or even fishing is somewhat active!
-Stretching
Again, this is something I do with my significant other. I have him help stretch me out (the Sweat app also has a long stretch option but I haven’t tried it yet!). I focus mostly on my back/shoulders and legs.
RESULTS:
I don’t say this to brag, I just want to authentically tell you, I am in the best shape of my life. This regimen REALLY works. And if you don’t have stomach issues, you could even kick it up a notch and do the full 3 strength workouts and 2 cardio. Up to you! All I am saying is that this is effective in both slimming and toning. But we all know, abs are made in the kitchen, so stay tuned for my follow up post on my Meal Prep Regimen!
Xx
Antigone