You really can’t go wrong with all black & grey activewear. The dark colors are slimming and they also hide how much you sweat in the event you want to hit up brunch after your workout 🙂 These dark gray crops with the black stripe down the side are so flattering, that stripe down your leg elongates and looks awesome. Mine are old but I’ve found some similar ones here and here and more here and here.
This crop top is under $5! I know right? Great athleisure look so you can wear it easily to a workout and also with a pair of shorts or jeans. Versatile and very wallet friendly! It also comes in SO many other colors.
The shoes are my go-to for running (which is under 6-7 miles these days, my marathon days are over!) and I am on my third pair of these. I love these colors and if you pronate like I do, they offer great support. The sunglasses have been my designated “running-sunnies” for years. They have the no-slide nose grip so they won’t slip off your face once you start to sweat. I love them.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Top | Leggings (similar) | Shoes | Sunglasses here and here
Here’s this week’s workouts, both strength and cardio! Keep in mind I am a certified personal trainer through NASM as well as a fitness nutrition specialist, also through NASM. Just in case you want to know where these tips are coming from and who is giving them to you! Oh, and always talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise or nutrition plan! If you have any questions feel free to leave me a comment or email me.
Monday: Arms & Back
Complete each group 3 times before moving to the next group!
Group 1:
- Curl to Press 14 reps
- Bent Over Rows 14 reps
- Triceps Kickbacks 14/side
Group 2:
- Plank w/ alternating shoulder taps 40 reps
- Lateral shoulder raise 12 reps
- Front shoulder raise 12 reps
Group 3:
- Pushups 15 reps
- Rear flyes 20 reps
- Rows to triceps kickbacks 14/side
Tuesday: Cardio: 3-4 mile run or walk OR 20 minute walk plus HIIT: 30 seconds sprint, 30 seconds rest, repeat 10-15x or as many times as you can!
Wednesday: Abs & Booty
Complete each group 3 times before moving to the next group!
Group 1:
- Plank w/ alternating leg kickback 20/side
- Heel lifts (on hands & knees) 20/side
- Straight leg kickbacks (on hands & knees) 20/side
Group 2:
- Bicycle crunches 40 reps
- Spider planks 40 reps
- Straight leg crunches 20 reps
Group 3:
- Crunch to glute hip bridge 20 reps
- Mountain climbers 40 reps
- V-sits 20 reps
Thursday: Cardio: 3-4 mile run or walk OR 20 minute walk plus HIIT: 30 seconds sprint, 30 seconds rest, repeat 10-15x or as many times as you can!
Friday: Legs & Cardio
Complete each group 2 times each , alternating between Group 1 and Group 2.
Group 1:
- Jumping Jacks 40 reps
- Squats 20 reps
- Jump Squats 10 reps
- High knee runs 40 reps
Group 2:
- Lateral lunges 20/side
- Skaters 1 minute
- Alternating back lunges 40 reps
- Burpees 10 reps
Saturday: Cardio: 4-6 mile run, walk, or hike!
Sunday: Rest day!
xo,
Bess
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