Work out with a partner......

Holy smokes, I did it! I did it!!!!!! I got through a full Thedailyhiit workout! All 8 exercises 3 times through! Sure, I had to modify the reptile push up and I only did so many reps of each, but I finished!  It was extremely hard (I am not going to lie) but I am proud that I completed the workout!  I have to give a big shout out to my hubby, Frank-the-Tank, for pushing me to finish.

Which brings me to today’s post.  I know that when I share exercise time with someone, I train harder and the workouts are more fun.  It’s not to say that I am not focused, it’s just nice having someone motivate me in my moments of weakness. This can often happen when you are first starting out or when you are returning to a fitness program.  Startup can be a hurdle because your body needs time to adjust to the changes (good, healthy changes!) :)

Luckily, I married someone who equally enjoys being active. More importantly, we understand how integral exercise is to our general health and well-being.  Think about it this way; if your body can handle intense workouts a few times a week, how much easier will your regular daily activities become? You might feel sore or tired now, but you are making your body an energy powerhouse and before too long you will feel the difference!

It’s not to say that there are days when I have no drive (at all) to train and all I want to do is binge on delicious treats (ooooo, cheesy poofs)!  But after a few weeks of training, I (mostly) can’t wait to get to the yoga studio, gym or park for a run.  Thankfully, Frank and I seem to alternate willpower on those days so we motivate each other to complete some form of exercise.  We have our daily comedy hour in casa de Ortiz-Glodek filled with lots of procrastination and whining (usually from Frank! heehee!) to muster the energy to workout instead of submitting to the comforts of bed and TV. But between the two of us, we get the support we need to fit in "just one more workout"!

Besides doing something beneficial for our bodies, we also get to spend quality time together doing something that is healthy.  We used to love going out for dinner and many drinks for some 1-on-1 time but that wasn’t necessarily good for us. Not to say that we have completely eliminated doing this, but it has been commonly replaced by spending time together practicing yoga, lifting weights or BodyRocking (thedailyhiit).

I am in this to make some lasting life choices and I hope I can motivate you to try something new in your life, too. If you ever need a a workout partner, I am here!  Give me a shout out on my blog or Facebook and I will be your support and motivation!

 

Below are some photos of my workout - whew!

 

1st exercise in the dailyhiit workout - jump squats with diagonal touch

 

 

2nd exercise - ball jumps

 

 

My moment of weakness - yes, it happened after only a couple of minutes but this workout is exhausting!  It pushes you to your limits. And I am trying my hardest to get back into shape!  Thankfully, Frank was behind the camera phone telling me to push, that I could do it! 

 

Oh and I did - woohooooo!

 

Part of the 3rd exercise - mountain climbers

 

            

Part of the 5th exercise - modified reptile push up - don't be afraid of these! If you have to go down on your knees, do it! Just make sure your form is right and then build your strength until you can do this with two straight legs

 

 

6th exercise - side to side squat and leg lift

 

 

8th (and last!) exercise - one leg to cruch (right)