When I write out my workouts for my training log posts (see the “training log” tab on the menu bar) or log into DailyMile, I feel like a broken record.
(Do younger readers understand this phrase? It doesn’t mean I’m logging PRs every day)
If it’s Monday, I did 15-20 minutes on the elliptical and a 35-45 minute weight routine. If it’s Tuesday, I ran for 4-5 miles. Alternate, rinse (shower), repeat. Throw in a longer run on Saturday and yoga or a rest day on Sunday, and you pretty much know what I’m doing on any day of any week of any month of the year.
Predictable? Yes. But it works for me.
I exercise 6-7 days a week. I usually exercise at the same time everyday–first thing in the morning. I wake up, brush my teeth, pull on some workout clothes, and either head outside for a run or downstairs to workout in my basement gym. I really have made exercise part of my daily routine.
By exercising at the same time every day, I don’t have to figure out when I will fit a workout into my busy day. By exercising first thing in the morning, I don’t have to worry about my workout time getting preempted by other demands that tend to pop up at the end of the day. (This is what works for me. Many friends are just as successful with lunch time, afternoon or evening workouts–figure out what works for you!)
I also have a basic plan of what type of workout to do on a given day. I generally run three days a week (usually on alternate days), do weights three days a week, and do a short yoga program or take a full rest day on the other day. I tend to plan my week around a long run, which usually is Saturday. If work or family obligations interfere, I usually prefer to skip a weight training workout than a run. The important thing is that I have a plan, even if it is subject to change.
If I don’t have a plan, I find it easy to keep hitting the snooze button as I lounge in bed deciding what I am going to do. I’ve snoozed through my whole workout time doing this, and always end up frustrated and grumpy when that happens. Knowing what I intend to do when the alarm goes off helps me get out of bed on time, even if I decide to go for a walk instead of a run, or treat my body to an extra yoga session instead of weights.
My “broken record” routine makes it easier for me to be consistent with my training, and that does help me break my personal records.
Do you workout at the same time every day?
Do you have a workout routine?
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YES YES YES 🙂
same time.
routine (perhaps too routinized but right now it's what makes sure I git'erdone :))
consistency is key for me.
only one workout may not be MIND BLOWING—but I get back up and do it again the next day (or so :))
Yes, I usually workout at 6am 6 days a week. I hate working out at night and I have the most energy in the morning.
I feel like a broken record on DailyMile too but it's good to keep records of your training.
It's interesting, I used to be more like a broken record with my workout/running routine. After the injury & triathlon training it made me be more sporatic and less predicable with my workouts. At first it freaked me out, but I like it now.
But you're right, what works for you is what you need to do.
Yes – I'm so much better when I have a plan! And for me, if I don't get that workout in first thing, it more than likely will not get done! Consistency works for me.
Yes, I do have a routine, running 4 x a week (if I am lucky) an lifting (upper body) 3 x a week and usually around the same time due to work. Weekends I do it whenever I want, that is refreshing.
Interesting idea for the weekends. I still like to get out early to beat the heat.
Yep, routine, I'm like that:) Actually, I was just talking about this yesterday while at the gym with my mom (who is my strength training partner) and our trainer. We met at 9:00 and that is earlier than I do cardio at home so hard for me. I have to pay attention those days and get OFF the computer and eat earlier than I would. On non-strength days I do cardio around 10:00 with my husband. That time seems to work well for us. I also do a short cardio session most afternoons if I have no conflict, again around the same time. Yep, I'm a broken record too.
I have to stay away from the computer until after my workout. Sometimes I cheat and check status updates on my iPhone.
Coco, I find the broken record the best in both exercise and nutrition. If I get up in the morning then I will exercise. If I eat the balanced healthy breakfast my nutrition for the day will be more on track. I really enjoyed your post.
Tink! I've missed you. 🙂
I wish a good breakfast was enough to keep me on track! I'm still at risk until after dinner, no matter how well I start my day. But if I start off poorly, it does tend to spell disaster.
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