Kickboxing Chic’s BodyBlog

I can’t really say I’m in a post-pregnancy phase of training. I’m really back doing the style of training I enjoy and am known for. For the past couple weeks, I’ve created some very intense workouts that I admit are a bit on the insane side. Especially since my sleep is interupted every night for a diaper change and feeding. At least I’m only up once for 30 minutes and get 6.5-7 hours of sleep total. Not bad for a 9 week old baby. Despite all this goodness, I still need to make sure I’m getting adequate rest and not over-doing it. This is always my biggest challenge and toughest battle with myself. I am fully aware results do not come without proper rest. What makes this particularly challenging right now is the breastfeeding. I need to keep my caloric intake higher than I normally would to have a good milk supply for my daughter, and I’m hungry ALL THE TIME! Granted, most of what I eat is lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. But I’m still eating a lot and feel I need to workout to compensate for it. I know this is wrong, but it is still a mental conflict I have with myself. At least I’m aware of this, and at times am successful in taking time off or keeping my workout that day low key.

I had a good, hard workout today (see below). And here is my plan for the rest of the week for not over-doing it.

Today’s Workout

Warm-up: Elliptical, Prisoner squats, stick-ups, and push-ups - 10 minutes

Set 1: 4x thru

A) DB clean and press

B) Plyo-push-ups (on knees)

Set 2: 4x thru

A) DB tricep press lying on stability ball

B) Tricep push-ups w/ hands on a high bench and feet on stability ball

Set 3: 3x thru

A) Double curtsy squats

B) Outer thigh press w/ resistance band

Cardio Circuit: 3x thru

A) Jump rope, 100 basic jumps, 50 high knee jumps

B) Burpees x20

C) Jumping lunges w/ shoulder press (8 lb DBs) x10/side

D) Weighted jumping jacks (5 lb DB in each hand) x100

Friday

Indoor cycling class - 1 hour

I sweat a lot and get a good calorie burn, but it still is not as intense as my self-created workouts. I still enjoy a long, mindless cardio session once a week even though I’m much more of an interval, circuit style exerciser.

Saturday

Outdoor boot camp - 1 hour

I create and lead the workout, so it counts as a high intensity workout.

Sunday

Rest/recover and plan/prep day.

I enjoy sitting down, flipping through magazines and websites to come up with my workouts just as much as I enjoy doing them. So having a day to focus on creating my game plan for the week, is just as important to me as executing my game plan. Must have one full rest/recovery day per week to do that.

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