On the Seventh Day

I rested. :)

When you're training, it's important to include days where you allow your body to recover. For me, that is today. I've had a lot of fun getting reacquainted with my workout routines and sneaking in a few bonus sessions through random events and, in some cases, along with my classes.

Currently, my tally for the week stands at:

• Running (road): 18 miles (5 on Th, 4 on Sat, 4 on Mon, 5 on Wed, counting the bonus)
• Cycling (road): 16 miles (16 on Th, none since the flat. Repairs necessary.)
• Cycling (stationary): 30 miles (10 on Fri, 10 on Sun, 10 on Tues)
• Pushups: 300 (50/day since Th, 3 sets: 15/15/20)
• Crunches: 600 (100/day since Th, 4 sets of 25)
• Squats (no weights): 300 (50/day since Th, 2 sets of 25)
• Lunges (no weights): 300 (50/day since Th, 25 each side)
• Form repetitions: 30 (10x Fri, 10x Sun, 10x Tues. Each day consists of 5 traditional, 5 contemporary)
• Kicks: 1500 (500x Th, 500x Sat, 500x Mon, 500x Wed. Assorted kicking techniques.)
• Bag work: 12 rounds (60 sec rounds; 3x Th, 3x Sat, 3x Mon, 3x Wed. Assorted boxing techniques.)

This is a low number, in my opinion. It's a comfortable start, but as I begin to shed pounds and restore muscle tone, I plan to add some MA Fitness workouts, group exercise classes, and grappling training into the mix.