8-Week Weight Lifting Routine

Cardio Kickboxing doesn't seem like it is going to happen yet due to scheduling problems so I got tired of being inactive and am now starting my 8 week weight lifting program.

One of the main problems I have is being consistent going to the gym. It was a lot easier to do Beachbody Insanity at home because I had no excuse - the gym was right in the garage! However, going to an actual gym is different. Going to the gym means, I need to manage my time better, I might be getting home later, dinner will be much later than normal, so on and so forth.

How can I stay motivated and stick to the 8 week program?
I honestly don't know but I hope writing about it will keep me physched about it :D.

8-Week Workout Program (from www.muscleandstrength.com)

What's next?

I am currently taking it easy - sort of. I still keep active with outdoor activities at least once a week but I have cut down on jogging.

Next week I will be engaging in some cardio kickboxing!

End of my Cardio Challenge - start of Cardio Kickboxing!

Miles-to-date: 70
Goal: 100 miles 


As you may all see, I did not reach my goal of 100 miles. My cardio challenge ran for about 3 weeks and perhaps I was overly optimistic just like any other workout you start off.


Overall, I think this was a great way to get myself into jogging. Amazingly, I can now do 4-5 mile jogs non-stop (quite an accomplishment). However, there are a few things I still need to improve on which will come as I run more and start doing more HIIT training sessions.


What's next? I keep saying I will come back and do another round of Insanity but I don't think I am ready for it mentally. I really do miss weight lifting so I will definitely be doing some of that for sure but this coming month I actually signed up for Cardio Kick Boxing which should be High-intensity. So this means I will be writing about cardio kickboxing for the next month!!!!!


Here is a youtube clip about cardio kickboxing from MerleLeonard:



I will be sure to take before and after pictures!!!!