I’ve been spending a lot more time focus on my health & fitness by both running (9-12 miles a week) and spending time (2-3 days a week) in the gym. I am planning on posting some of my workout plans on this site. Not because they are anything special, more as a way to hold myself accountable.

Posting them here, means I am going to the gym with a plan. Times when I go on a run without a route or walking into a gym without a strategy in mind, I find it harder to get the job done. It is probably more a mental thing then anything else. Planning or plotting a workout as I workout causes me to much mental fatigue and leads to a crappy workout.

Many years ago, when I used to workout with a trainer, I loved kettle bells. Its a fun alternative to normal weights, plus I’ve read its great for fat burning (my real goal). So tomorrow I am doing this EMOM - “every minute on the minute” - workout I found over on Men’s Health.

I’ve also rediscovered my childhood love of swimming. Back in my summer camp days my counselors would actually have to physically drag me out of the pool. This past week after spending 30-45 minutes in the gym, I decided to jump into the pool and swim for roughly 30 minutes. In my reading over the weekend, I learned that swimming after a workout is a great way to burn extra calories. While my form is no where near perfect, I have found it to be deeply relaxing. For a while now, I’ve had this crazy idea of one day doing the NYC Triathlon one day (#goals). I ran the New York City marathon once so you never know.

Why am I posting about this stuff?

Just want to say I know that talking about working out and dieting can get real annoying to other people. When I am not in this mode, I hate listening to people talk about it. It gets real annoying, real quick. However, I know that the only way I actually do this type of stuff is by talking about it publicly, on twitter, instagram, facebook, snapchat and here on my new blog. So if its annoying I am sorry, but just try and tune it out. I also want you to know appreciate the feedback (likes, hearts, stars & comments).

Kettlebell Workout (~30 Minutes)

Minute 1: jump rope, 50 revolutions (May change to Jumping jacks or Burpees)

Minute 2: kettlebell swing, 20 reps

Minute 3: jump rope, 50 revolutions (May change to Jumping jacks or Burpees)

Minute 4: single-arm kettlebell swing, 20 reps (10 per side)

Minute 5: jump rope, 50 revolutions (May change to Jumping jacks or Burpees)

Minute 6: kettlebell shuffle swing, 20 reps (10 per side)

Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Swim Workout (~30 Minutes)

Roughly, 20 laps (40 lengths) with 30-45 second rest between laps.

Alternate breast stoke and freestyle as needed.

Standard Disclaimer :: I am not an expert or a trained professional so don’t take my advice without consulting one first.