Equipment Needed For Week 4
- Yoga mat or soft surface
- A set of light free weights
- A set of medium free weights
- A resistance band
- Sneakers
Where I'm Working Out
My living room and my mom's house. I spent a day up at my mom's, which gave me the chance to see how this program works while you're travelling (not that driving 45 minutes to my parents' is "travelling," but you get it). This week I used my Apple TV and my iPad to stream my Glow videos.
My Personal Goals
Four weeks ago I set out to start my training for the runDisney Princess 10K (I run at the end of February!), to improve my stamina, and to start having more energy and getting up earlier each day.
I am quite happy to say that my 7:30 a.m.-wakeup slump is back to a 6 a.m. energetic start! I feel renewed, more productive, and focussed. My energy is improving throughout the day, too. Overall, this is a huge deal for me, and I feel like something that has an impact on all areas of my life. As for stamina and feeling ready for the race? I think I'm on the right track, but probably need to repeat the four weeks to feel totally prepped.
During my review of the second week of the program, I had brought up some obstacles with my motivation. It's hard to get myself to work out with great form and effort when I'm at home and no one is coaching or watching me. How did I overcome this? It turns out — for me, at least — that consistency helps. Getting up every day and just getting after it boosted my confidence, mood, and desire to keep at it day after day.