Ab Routine!

hello! :)

beginning a fitness routine can be somewhat easy and simple. at least for me it typically is. I find the hard part to be STICKING to the routine. 

when we enjoy doing something and have fun with it, we will automatically have a desire and an excitement to continue. 

as simple as this concept is, it is so true and helps when it comes to staying committed to a routine. so, I wanted to write a post solely directed toward working those abs. :) personally, when it comes to working out, I have a few guidelines.

1: I.hate.running. I say this with a lot of regret actually because deep down I would LOVE to become a lover of running; however, I have tried and ultimately fail. it is just not my thing, at all. who knows, maybe someday with a lot of dedication it will begin to feel more enjoyable.

2: I love working out. as of now, I am not much of a gym person. home workout routines are definitely right up my alley. I love the idea of working out so so much simply because it makes you feel so much better and much more healthy! (which yes, running does as well but exercising comes much more naturally.) :)

3: out of all the exercise plans...the abs is one of my favorite places to work on the body. it is one of the places where I can truly feel the effort I put into it which makes it a more fulfilling workout overall.

get up.get out.do work.

here is my favorite routine to work the abs!  

Fitness Routine

woohoo it’s hump day!

this week has been nothing short of CRAZY…but what’s new. :) I decided today I would share my own fitness routine I have designed for my personal goals. what can I say, that Sunday morning run with my nephew inspired me! my major in college is health and exercise science as well as physical therapist assistant so my interest and knowledge of healthy living is quickly growing.

before I get into the fitness plan, I want to discuss what my  ultimate goals are because this routine is something that is customized to my body and everyone is different; although, our goals could be quite similar! either way, you can definitely still get some great ideas to put to good use. :)

my goals:

build endurance.
gain muscle.
tone abs.
give that butt a boost. (what girl doesn’t want some bootylicious going on?!)
tone arms.
build quads and hamstrings.




NOTE: these exercises are not meant for an everyday routine. I split them up by days of the week with Sunday being a rest day. this will add variety to each week!

some reminders:

drink PLENTY OF WATER.
eat HEALTHY. (again, a healthy diet can vary from person to person)
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
stay COMMITTED.

it is proven that exercising enhances your mood and overall well-being by releasing endorphins. this will result in stress relief, better sleep patterns, and give you a positive outlook on life in general.
so next time you decide to skip a workout because of whatever reason, tell yourself everything that will benefit from even a small workout. exercising even in a small amount is great for your health, you just may not reach your goals as quickly as you had originally desired.

I hope this post helps you and feel free to share some of your fitness ideas or even your routines! I would love to bounce some ideas back and forth. :)

xo,
hailey mae