By Maggie Winzeler
I’ve noticed that a lot of people get stuck in a rut at the end of a season. The exciting anticipation of the holidays and snowflakes dwindles. The refreshing warmth of the summer becomes overbearing. Anyone else feel like August’s humidity can be relentless? The enthusiasm for a workout program fades. It can be hard to refocus or start fresh with goals and plans. So, how do you get out a rut? Here are just a few simple ways you can get back on your feet (metaphorically and literally).
Move in New Ways
I’ve blogged about moving in all three planes of motion to enhance our body’s circulation, strength, flexibility and balance, but what does that look like in a workout routine? Now’s the time to shake off the stagnation and try a new workout (see below). Maybe it will inspire you to try some other new moves? Nothing like a good sweat to feel better…
Warm-up:
20 squats
12 alternating lunges
30-second straight-arm plank
Repeat 2-3x
Circuit #1:
14 alternating lunges with single dumbbell twist across front leg
V-sit with overhead single dumbbell press (total 30-45 seconds)
20 lateral squat jumps
Single dumbbell wood chop with side lunge (10 per side)
Repeat 2-3x
Circuit #2:
14 alternating backwards lunges with dumbbell lateral raise
Plank position with single dumbbell alternating arm row and body twist (8-10 per side)
15 lateral box jumps or step ups
15 sit-ups with oblique twists
Repeat 2-3x
Circuit #3:
14 alternating curtsy lunges with dumbbell bicep curls
12 double leg lifts with scissor open/closes at top/bottom
20 “speed skater” side-to-side jumps
10 prone back extensions with breaststroke arms as lift
Repeat 2-3x
Commit to a Daily Routine
The simple daily actions we can take towards better health and happiness are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. They may feel like the journey but they’re the destination. Enjoy your journey.
https://wellnesswinz.com/2017/03/06/get-yourself-out-of-a-rut/
