The improved regime

So after some consultation with my personal trainer, aka my brother, I’ve tweaked my workout regime slightly and I’m already pleased with the results.

I’ve swapped out the squats for squat jumps, apparently body weight squats are just too easy. Probably right too, never really felt much while doing them but got a really good burn in my quads while doing the squat jumps.

Today I managed to get through five complete circuits of the weight loss regime, followed by three circuits of my ab and back workout. That means today I’ve done:

• 50 press ups
• 50 squat jumps
• 50 dumbbell presses
• 86 crunches
• 36 crunch twists
• 36 front planks
• 36 bent over dumbbell rows
• 36 back extensions
• 300 star jumps

Afterwards my body felt fine although quite a few of my muscles were complaining and I was drenched in sweat. I’m usually a heavy sweater but this was unlike anything I’ve struck before including my half marathons.

Overall, I’m pleased with my effort and intend to keep this up. I’ve already gone in two holes on my belt and I’m finding my shorts can barely stay up any more. At this rate, I’ll be looking like Sitch in no time.

Related posts:

1. Changing the routine
2. A good week’s work
3. Shifting into fourth gear