https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:59:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887753 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 12:53:26 +0000 ineebee 1887753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto what @hotchildinthecity said. I do CrossFit and go 2-3x/week. They offer yoga on Saturdays which is on hiatus, but once they get back, I'll add that to the routine. I think it's definitely best to have a set routine than not to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887526 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:21:17 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1887526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do whatever my crossfit coaches program....4 days a week. Yoga on the other days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887508 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:15:11 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1887508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: It helps that I refuse to work out in the morning, so my only workout time is after 5:00 - which narrows down a lot of the classes. I took a few months where I tried different classes and finally found the ones I like the most and fit the best into my schedule. So after the initial leg-work there's not much to keep track of :happy: </p> <p>@FliegepilzHut: It also help me to go directly to the gym from work. No time to talk myself out of going. I started doing yoga at the beginning of the summer and I am obsessed. I'm so much stronger! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887496 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:10:21 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Woolly Mammoth: Absolutely! Keeping it up at whatever level will make it so much easier if you get to the point where you want to do more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887483 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:07:35 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 1887483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work out with a trainer (weight lifting) twice a week, so those are scheduled. I also plan to go to Stroller Strides every Monday.</p> <p>Other than that, I try to do one more day of cardio (intervals or a run), but I keep the timing flexible. I try to think ahead and put it on my calendar so I don't forget, though.</p> <p>Ideally I would do more cardio, but I want to keep my workout schedule sustainable, and right now this is what I can do with a 12-month-old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887469 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:04:04 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: Yikes! I'm intimidated by Crossfit.., :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887455 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:00:10 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: Yes! But I think I'll try to keep the strength/cardio ratio about the same as yours!</p> <p>@Amelieisme: This is true. Also, on days when I don't work, I may accidentally sleep in past my class start time (which I practically did this morning! :shocked: ), if I'm not really "committed" to going... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887443 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:54:31 +0000 plantains 1887443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pretty much just follow this plan</p> <p><a href="http://www.simplysadiejane.com/2014/01/6-week-at-home-crossfit-inspired-workouts-week-1.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplysadiejane.com/2014/01/6-week-at-home-crossfit-inspired-workouts-week-1.html</a></p> <p>but I do 4 or 5 days a week. I work out at 6 am on weekdays only and just do the plan in a never ending loop to keep it fresh and interesting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887439 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:52:55 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: Thanks! I'm kind of in the same position...no kids and a flexible schedule EXCEPT for the times I'm at work. The built-in flexibility sounds really smart. I feel like I'm just getting started-- just a few weeks of yoga practice seems to have really increased my strength and endurance! I feel almost like I have a brand-new body! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887436 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:51:56 +0000 raspberries 1887436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: I wish I was organized enough to keep a list of classes that I want to take and when they're offered - I'll always see something at the gym on the weekends and think it looks cool, then never actually follow up and go to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887434 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:51:37 +0000 Amelieisme 1887434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A routine is the best way in my opinion. That way you have to actively chose to not go (and feel guilty if you don't-ha!). Otherwise you are constantly have to motivate yourself to schedule it. If that makes sense...</p> <p>My ideal schedule:<br /> Mon-crossfit*<br /> Tues-run<br /> Wed-crossfit*<br /> Thurs-run<br /> Friday-crossfit*<br /> Sat-run<br /> Sun-rest<br /> *I inevitably miss one of these sessions because life happens so I avg 5x/week of exercise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887431 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:51:02 +0000 raspberries 1887431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: You could totally replace kickboxing with yoga/pilates or other cardio. I actually only got into kickboxing because it was the only class my gym offered that fit into my schedule, but now I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887421 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:47:27 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: That sounds like a really smart way to work out! Maybe I will try to start designing something similar. (No kickboxing, though that sounds awesome!). Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887416 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:46:10 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1887416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do and it's the only way I can make it a habit. I like group classes and make sure to say "See you next week" to the instructor or other people in class as a motivator. </p> <p>I choose workouts that fit seamlessly into my schedule so they are harder to skip. I have my "must-go-to classes" and "classes I will take if I feel like it" scheduled too so I feel like I have a little bit of flexibility if I am feeling lazy or motivated.</p> <p>I also don't have kids yet and I'm really into yoga, so I realize I spend a lot of time working out. </p> <p>My schedule is this:</p> <p>Sunday: there is an early morning and late evening yoga class I'll take if I'm not busy<br /> Monday: run right after I get home from work while it's still light out, yoga later that night<br /> Tuesday: water aerobic right after work, yoga right after that<br /> Wednesday: Run after work, late yoga<br /> Thursday: water aerobics, late yoga class if I feel like it<br /> Friday: Run after work<br /> Saturday: There are 8:00am classes for water aerobics or yoga. I got to them if I'm busy and didn't have a late night prior. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887402 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:39:15 +0000 raspberries 1887402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one that allows for a little flexibility, which is why I'm able to stick to it:</p> <p>Sunday: weight lifting<br /> Monday: rest<br /> Tuesday: kickboxing<br /> Wednesday: weight lifting<br /> Thursday: kickboxing<br /> Friday: rest<br /> Saturday: run</p> <p>I alternate upper and lower body on lifting days (as well as intensity, depending on if I'm sore or not.) I also alternate how long and hard I run on Saturday - sometimes I do the track at the high school, sometimes treadmill, and sometimes just out and about in town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-regimented-workout-routine#post-1887395 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:34:40 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1887395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far this week, I have practiced yoga 3 times, swam once, and run (on a treadmill) once. Yoga last night was a Flow class and pretty intense, but so far I'm not sore at all, which is nice.</p> <p>Do you have a fitness routine (every Monday this, every Tuesday that) or do you wing it? Can you give me arguments for either approach? I think the perk to having a set routine is that you're less likely to "cheat"...but does it breed discontentment, if Monday rolls around and you really don't feel like doing your usual routine?</p> <p>What's your ideal balance of strength/cardio workouts in a week...and how do you space them? </p>