11JessicaF

So, I recently went to Spain for 2 weeks. I had so much fun and plan on returning at some point in the future! Because of this trip, however, I was not able to follow the assigned workout plans for these weeks. Instead, I decided to record and track all the walking and some hiking that I did during my trip.

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I averaged around 20,000 steps a day and starting walking from 8am to 8pm with minimal breaks (mostly for eating). **pictured above are my 3 highest days**

This is my second week of the Tabata workout. Included: my cardio of walking to school for 5-10 minutes (only filmed about 3.5 minutes) + my 2 days of working out!

-Do you prefer the 1-minute challenge or Tabata workout? Explain why.
I personally like the Tabata workout better, which is very strange because it’s harder and I usually like easy workouts. I guess it’s because I only did each exercise for 20 seconds then rested for 10 seconds so it felt like I wasn’t doing much?
-What are your stress levels before and after physical activity?
My stress levels are always higher before a workout because once I’m done, I am tired and more relaxed and mellow.
-Comment on what motivates you (or not) to follow the workouts?
I guess time is always a big issue for me because I am not the best at time management, but what motivates me is knowing the sooner I do it, the more time I have for other things.
-How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat each day? Are you getting enough? If not, how could you ensure that you do?
5 to 15 serving of fruits and veggies each day. I definitely do not get enough, but I can ensure I do by incorporating more into my lunch and buying more instead of cookies and junk food.
-Identify the 6 essential nutrients.
Carbohydrate, lipid (fat), vitamins, protein, minerals, and water.
-Identify 4 Carbs that we should eat more of.
Veggies, nuts, potatoes, and whole grains.
-Identify 4 Carbs that we should eat less of.
White bread, candy, baked goods, and sugary drinks (soda + juice).
-Identify 1 nutrition improvement that you should consider making for health improvement.
Eat all the proper portions of each food group and eating more or less (depending on what food I am eating).

The video starts with a brisk wall to school and after, an explanation of my preferred secondary cardio workout: dancing (not filmed for the sake of my dignity). Then, the video shows me doing the ‘1-minute workout challenge’. ***not seen: stretching!!!

How do you feel about the intensity of 1-minute sets?
Because I am sort of out of shape, the intensity of the challenge is a little intense (for lack of a better word) but not unmanageable.
Identify 1 exercise that you liked and explain why.
I really like the jump squats simply because I can feel it doing something (I feel the burn, if you will)
Identify 1 exercise that you disliked and explain why.
I. Hate. Chair dips. I can’t do them or at least not properly, they hurt, just overall not a pleasurable experience.
Comment on your ability to fit a workout into your schedule each week.
I definitely have enough free-time to fit a workout or two in a week. It’s a matter of discipline and motivation at this point.
Identify 3 exercises that work the Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Gluteals.
1. Squats
2. Lunges
3. Wall sit
Identify 3 different exercises that work the abdominal muscles.
1. Curl-ups
2. Planks
3. Bicycle kicks
Identify 2 exercises for the upper back and 2 exercises for the chest.
Upper:  1. Pull-ups   2. Rowing
Chest:       1. Push-ups  2. Reverse fly
Identify 3 different exercises for the shoulder/deltoid muscles.
1. Rowing
2. Dumbbell shoulder presses
3. Lateral dumbbell raises

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton