The past few weeks I have been challenging myself by joining the FitFluential Polar Shape Up Challenge. This challenge has motivated me to wear my Polar devices daily (I have been wearing my A360 or M400) as well as weigh in frequently to my Polar Balance Smart Scale.
The Polar Balance Smart Scale has upped the anti when it comes to my daily activity movement goal. The challenge has motivated me to stay active all day long and to make sure that I fit in my fitness, even with my busy schedule. I don’t like to see any inactivity stamps on my daily log.
I am also a numbers girl. I like to see my numbers go in the direction that I desire. As you can tell by my screen shot from my polar flow account, my weight has fluctuated the past few months. My first blue line that is going down was my initial goal, that I missed. My current blue line (far right) is where I re-started this challenge and am projected to see success in a few weeks. I just need to stay consistent and keep doing what I am supposed to be doing.
Fitting in fitness has been my biggest challenge. This seems to always be my excuse. The past few weeks I have been working full time teaching 2nd grade summer school which is long hours. When I am not teaching, I am driving my boys to/from baseball practices and games. Fitting in fitness as a working mom with kids in sports is a constant juggle.
Time is precious. Time is few. I need to make sure that my time is used wisely and not wasted. I am finding that I love the short but sweet… and totally effective… workouts. A few weeks ago, I shared with you my 30 minute interval running workout. Today I am going to share with you my 20 minute strength workout.
This is perfect for those busy moms (people) who want to fit in a great full body strength session without spending all day at the gym. The materials you need for this at home workout is a set of heavy dumbbells and a weighted bar (but a set of dumbbells will do just fine too).
This workout is a 20 Minute AMRAP (as many reps as possible). You go at your own pace… as fast as possible. Your only competition is YOU!
When the timer goes off, you are done. Take a cool down walk, stretch, rehydrate and refuel your body.
I have been doing my strength workouts after school in my garage. It has been super hot and humid here in Kansas City the past few days. Yay for summer. After a great workout, I am not always super hungry, but I know that it is very important to refuel my tired muscles in order to grow and get better.
My favorite summer post workout snack has been cut up fresh watermelon, cucumbers, feta and sprinkled with basil. Yum!
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What tools do you use to keep you motivated and accountable with your health and fitness goals? What is your favorite type of workout? What do you eat to refuel after a great strength workout?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Polar US . The opinions and text are all mine.
Brooke Newell says
I hear ya on time being a challenge! I’m a teacher too which makes it tough with a 4 year old and a 7 month old. Luckily we’re in summer now, yay! I have been working out a local gym off and on that is somewhat CrossFit style but not affiliated. It’s interesting you bring up a 20 minute workout, my hubby has been talking about doing that. I’m glad to hear you’re getting the results you’re looking for! The watermelon, cucumber and feta looks very yummy! I’m much more boring with my post workout and just have a protein shake. Keep up the good work!