Fitness Journal

*The new additions have an asterisk next to them.

Standing exercises:

Stretches

Side leg lifts - 2 sets of 20 (no touching the wall, stabilized with the core muscles only)

Forward knee lifts - 2 sets of 20

Straight front leg lifts - 2 sets of 20

Squats - 2 sets of 20

Toe Raises (also known as heel raises) - 2 sets of 20

Floor exercises:

Heel touches - 2 sets of 30

Butterfly crunches - 2 sets of 30

*Rollups - 2 sets of 10

Bridge Butt lifts - 2 sets of 30

Bicycles - 2 sets of 30

*Lying lower leg lifts - 2 sets of 10

Standing exercises:

Side twists - 2 sets of 20

Wall pushouts - 30 (slow)

Heel to Buttocks kicks - 2 sets of 20

Arm circles - 40 forward, 40 back

Side twists - 2 sets of 20

It usually takes 34-35 minutes to complete the entire routine, unless I am exhausted or didn’t sleep well. In such cases, it takes an extra 5-8 minutes to complete the routine. Keep in mind that the name I give each exercise is not necessarily its proper or common name. Some are, of course, but many of the moves are renamed, so that I can better remember what to do.  Poor memory is a factor here.

I intend to increase the new exercises to equal reps with the old, over the next few months. Once my body has adjusted, I will then increase all reps, or introduce additional movements. 

Note: If I find any good videos that demonstrate the exercises, I have not already posted videos for (in previous posts),  I will add them later.

A belated Happy New Year to all!  I hope everyone's New Year has gotten off to a great start.