Legs

After 3 days of not working out and much indulging, getting back in the gym today felt amazing! Although I get a little anxious if I do not work out for 3 days, I try to remind myself that the body needs rest and recovery to reset itself. Before Thanksgiving I would maybe take one day of rest a week, so these three days did my body good. Not to mention the family time that I was able to enjoy helped set my mind at ease. This is why I love the holidays so much. However, although it is important to take rest days, it is also important to not lose track of your normal workout routine during the holidays. I know it sounds a little cliche, but you invest so much time into your job and family so why would you not invest that same amount of time into your well being. Think of your gym or home workout as a meeting with yourself. As you would not skip a meeting with your boss, you should not skip a meeting with yourself. Also, plan out your workouts a week ahead of time to help you stay on track. These tips may not help everyone, but they are an attempt to help you stay on track during the holidays.

Todays workout:

5 minute warm up

Front squat and press with barbell X 12

Squat with barbell X 20

Pulsing Squats X 20

Barbell dead lift X 20

Plie Squats with Dumbbell X 20

Pulsing Dumbbell plie squats X 20

REPEAT X3

Single Leg Cable Squat X 8 each leg (hold cable over head and squat down with one leg using cable to help you back up)

Curtsy Lunges with Barbell X 15 each leg

Cable Kick Backs X 15 each leg

REPEAT X3

Circuit

:30 Burpees

1:00 Jump Rope

:30 Squat Jumps

1:00 Jump Rope

:30 Skiiers 

1:00 Jump Rope

:30 Rest

REPEAT X 4