Hi Guys-
It feels like it’s been a while since I did a regular old Fitness Friday post.
You know the kind I used to do, where I listed out what workout I did every single day? And you know what? I’m ok with that.
The first few weeks, I panicked about making changes to this weekly post I’ve been doing for the past 4 months. But then I decided change is good. Just because I haven’t been doing “traditional workouts” every day, doesn’t mean I can’t talk fitness with you guys, right?
So what do I have to talk about today?
Well, I got my first weekly update report after using my fitbit!
Honestly, I don’t pay attention to the weight change or calories part, but it was cool to see my total steps for the week and which days I was most and least active. Notice that my least active day was my birthday 
I also had to charge my Fitbit for the first time. It lasted 12 days!!! Pretty awesome, right?
I’ve done a few workouts this week, but I’ve also done some non-traditional workouts…like walking home with a wheelbarrow
And I’ve been ROCKING the power-walking scene! I can cover 2.25 miles on the treadmill in half an hour, just walking. I set the speed at 4.5 and just go, go, go. I feel like this is pretty good since usually it takes me about 30 minutes to cover 3 miles when I’m running! I dare you to power-walk for 1/2 an hour and tell me it’s not a good workout! I was sweating!!
Nice spring weather also means we broke out the bikes! Hubby and I covered almost 12 miles on Sunday and it was amazing.
I’ve also been doing some basement workouts. I put together a few this week and it was fun to get back into my element.
First up: Legs.
For some of you, getting under 10 minutes will be easy. For me, it was hard! It took me just under 10 minutes each time.
I used dumbbells for the squats and deadlifts and a stability ball for the hamstring curls. The squats and wall sits automatically take you 4 minutes, so that gives you 6 minutes to do the rest. PUSH YOURSELF!
I also tackled an Arms & Abs workout this week.
I used dumbbells for all of these exercises. Make sure you pick ones that are heavy enough to make you work, but not too heavy, or you won’t be able to get through the full minute!
I guess the point of this point is…don’t feel like you have to do the same thing every day to get a good workout! Don’t be afraid to change it up and do something different!
Have a great weekend!!
–Lindsay–
Love the wheelbarrow!!!
Im getting me some arm exercise this weekend staining my deck
oooh we need to do that too! have fun with that!
love working out in non traditional ways!!
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I’d love for Brandon and me to get a couple of bikes … that would be a very fun summer activity to do together!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Pure randomness … just because.
i love our bikes! so fun!
You are really impressive with all of this. I’m a slug…
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don’t Count recently posted..Q Is For Question, Maybe?
just gotta ease into it!!
47 miles in one week?!?! AWESOME!!!! I want a FitBit so bad!!!!!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..LÄRABAR Giveaway!
haha i was pretty impressed with myself!
i agree, way to be versatile linz!!
lindsay recently posted..The Miso Mishap
The arms and abs one looks great. Nice workouts – I’m not sure I could do legs in under 10
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Vegan Sloppy Joes & Weights vs Run
it’s tough for me. but then someone did it yesterday in like 17 minutes…so i’m working towards that!
Neat fitbit summary! And yes, very impressive that it lasted 12 days.. I don’t know ANY electronic that lasts that long.
Powerwalking
Well, you know I never turn down a DARE! I do often powerwalk at 4.0 mph, either as a warm up or between faster intervals, but next time I’ll kick it up a notch and see if I can sustain 4.5 as well as you did!
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can’t wait to hear how it goes!
I gave it a go yesterday — 4.5 is FAST! I do 4.0 regularly, but at 4.5 it felt like switching to a light jog would be easier than walking. I couldn’t keep it up for long and had to switch back and forth from 4.0, but I will work on it!
Meredith @ DareYouTo recently posted..Have an Adventure! – Wk 3: GF Baking
thanks for sharing your workouts! I love these posts. I often get it stuck in my head that I need to run to get in a good workout, and that’s just not true! Thanks for posting some other options
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite recently posted..Five Things Friday
yay! glad you like them!
The Fit Bit report is so cool!!! Very motivating!!
Thanks for the workouts, I’m excited to do them
Have a great weekend!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness recently posted..A Whole New World
you’re welcome
let me know how you like them!
Love the looks of both of those workouts! I have been walking more lately too and it is totally a good workout! I’ve been having to change it up a bit because I think I was pushing my body a bit too hard and I was doing too many intense workouts. My body needs a break!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Fitness Loves of the Week #12
you are crazy and I like that about you.
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Haha 4.5 is the speed I use for RUNNING! Clearly I’m a pro.
The Fitbit looks SO awesome, you’re really making me want one!!!
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife recently posted..Taco Bell Style Mexican Pizza
i’d much rather run at 4.5! power walking is hard!!
Thanks to Pinterest (and my bum knee) I’ve been doing a ton of non-traditional workouts. Speaking of… I just pinned this one to try during lunch today.
AND I just got a FitBit too! It’s HARD to get 10K steps in a day. I’m so neurotic that I was on the treadmill at 10 p last night finished up the last 1000.
omg girl, i’m the same way! i was running up and down the stairs at like 11:45 to get to 10,000 last night lol…but i’ve gotten at least 10,000 every day since i got it!
How do you tell it you’re going to sleep? It just says I’m sedentary.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Zucchini Pasta with Raw (vegan) Alfredo Sauce
Power walking IS a workout! I almost find it easier just to run!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin recently posted..Three ways to use refried beans
haha so true!
You’re making me wanna get the fitbit even more now haha. Tell me some downsides to using it? I’ve been reading that it’s nor the most accurate. Thoughts?
Kammie recently posted..What I Ate Wednesdays #3: Vegan
yay good workouts!! i guess ill have to replace the jumping stuff with something else…although i think thats a rumor that u cant jump while pregnant..im still scared haha. great workouts though!
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Totally going to do that arms and abs workout tomorrow!
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let me know how it goes!
Change IS good and it’s always exciting
!!!! I love the picture of you working hard in your yard girl 
atta girl!
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I loved that you walked the wheelbarrow home which, I’m sure, was a pretty good workout! Thanks for sharing your workouts. Love them!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Fitfluential
you’re welcome!!!
Your workouts look FAB, girl!
And I love this post…makes you realize how much you can do sans “traditional exercise.”
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yay for non-traditional!!
I’m so proud to be in the #3 slot on your FitBit update, despite having, oh, 28,000 LESS steps than you, Champion!
Diana @ VeggieNextDoor recently posted..Wellness Weekend (& a Blogger Meet-up)
After finding you via Foodie Pen Pal I finally found time to browse more of your blog. Great FF post! I host a weekly Fitness Friday link up and would love to have you join! Here is the most recent FF if you’re interested in checking it out
http://jillconyers.com/2012/04/fitness-friday-gulf-coast-half-marathon-recap/
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oooh i’ll definitely check it out, thanks!