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Fitness Friday 25

June 15, 2012 by Lindsay 74 Comments

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Hi Friends!

It’s Friday again already!

I have a few fun workouts to share with you this week so let’s jump right in!

Friday: I wanted to do an outdoor workout so I headed to the park with every intention of just running…except it would be on a different path and provide a nice change of scenery. But when I got there, there was a bunch of empty soccer fields. For those of you that don’t know, I used to be pretty good at soccer. I played in a premier league in middle school and early high school before I gave it up to focus on volleyball. HOWEVER, I probably haven’t been on a soccer field in at least 10 years. But I reached back into my memory bank and tried to put together some sort of workout with some of the stuff I remembered doing at practices.

Here’s what it ended up looking like:

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For the suicides, I started at one goal line, ran to the top of the penalty box and back, to mid-field and back, to the top of the other penalty box and back and then to the opposite goal line and back.

 

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If you notice the pained expression on my face behind that fake smile, it’s because I spent the entire workout thinking one of the following:
a) Holy shit soccer fields are A LOT bigger than I remember.
b) I can’t believe I was ever in good enough shape to run around one of these fields for 90 minutes
c) I’m gonna die.

So there you have it. When I played we’d do something like this for our warmup. And then practice for 3 hours. CRAZY.

I also snuck in a couple of walks and did my first 3 minute plank in forever!

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Saturday & Sunday: Rest days. We did some yard work on Sunday and played an awesome game of sand volleyball. Oh, and in case you didn’t know, I’m pretty much incapable of wearing matching clothes to do yardwork. Here’s my most recent attire. Light purple, hot pink, three shades of blue, some black…you get the idea 🙂

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Monday: I was in the mood to run but it was raining for most of the day and my treadmill is currently broken. Just as I was about to give up, I noticed that the rain had let up so I headed out to squeeze in a couple miles. I ran two 9 minute miles and then walked a mile to cool down. Just as I was finishing up, it started raining again so I headed inside, set my timer for 10 minutes and walked up and down my staircase. I wasn’t running up and down…I was just walking up and down at a steady pace for 10 minutes straight to see how many times I could go up and down. My goal was 40. I got to 43!

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Tuesday: I needed to mail my Foodie Penpals package so I decided to walk the 1 mile to the post office instead of driving. After I mailed the box, I took the super long way home to make it a 4 mile walk and then did a few planks.

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Wednesday: I decided to give my legs a break and I headed to the basement to do a weights workout. I picked exercises that focuses on shoulders and back. Here’s what it looked like:

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#PROOF

Thursday: I didn’t feel like running but wanted to do something that would get my heart rate up. So I headed out to the front steps and did this workout:

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Everything that says staggered is done with one foot up on the step and the other on the ground.

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#PROOF

You could easily do this workout using a box, a park bench,
a weight bench or even a curb!
Also, please excuse my crazy hair in the photo above.

I didn’t have a big block of time yesterday to take my regular 3-4 mile walk to help me get my 10,000 steps…but I did manage to find 3 shorter 15 minute blocks of time to walk!
I challenged myself to go a little further during each 15 minute walk:

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So there you have it! My week of workouts. I also guest posted for Laura this week and shared another fun workout:

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It is KILLER. Laura and I both shared our #PROOF pictures in the post and we are sweaty messes 🙂 CLICK HERE to check it out.

A couple other things of note:

I got bloodwork done for the first time in a few years because I had to get a physical for my internship and let me just say, I’m pretty darn proud of my results:

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I’m most proud of my HDL cholesterol actually. Last time I got it checked it was in the 30’s and one of my goals when I started exercising regularly was to increase that number. In case you don’t know, HDL is the good cholesterol because it clears excess cholesterol from your blood and returns it to your liver, thus preventing it from forming plaque in your arteries! Aerobic exercise is one of the best ways to improve your HDL.

I’ll leave you with this picture that my fitfluential friends shared on their page this week as part of their motivation campaign:

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More important than the photo is the message I posted with it when I shared it on instagram, facebook and twitter:

Sometimes I eat ice cream after dinner. I’m not afraid to eat carbs and I don’t count calories.

BUT, I also workout 4-5 days a week. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I lift weights. I choose lean sources of protein, eat healthy fats and drink lots of water.

Strive for balance, embrace moderation and work hard to make YOURSELF proud. The rest will work itself out.

 

Have a great weekend!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Jessica @ Busy Living Healthy says

    June 15, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    You look so strong!! Amazing! I love the message you put with the picture.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:02 AM

      thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    June 15, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Looks like an amazing set of workouts!

    Reply
  3. pluvk says

    June 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I LOVE Fitness Fridays… these posts are so inspirational (as well as your photo + message). I can’t wait to try the Step It Up workout. I’ve been looking for a reason to bust out the old step! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      awesome! let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  4. Charlotte says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    omg. I have new body-envy!! you look amazing, and you definitely work for it!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      aww, thanks friend!

      Reply
  5. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    June 15, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Your workouts are so clever.. making them different and fresh is a great way of keeping your self motivated. You look amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      i agree….changing things up all the time makes me look forward to working out! and thank you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    June 15, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    I love that you fit your workouts into your everyday daily activities!

    Nice abs!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      i do my best! trying to show people you don’t need a gym or to spend a million hours a day exercising!

      Reply
  7. Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife says

    June 15, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    that soccer field workout must have been a killer. I thought about just going and running goal line to goal line once… It felt like the field never ended haha.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      omg girl, it was ROUGH. so big!

      Reply
  8. lindsay says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    the soccer field is way too fun! we used to do those kind of workouts in NZ. and you are looking like one mean lean green bean! i love it. Thanks for sharing the campaign as well. Cheers to good health and ice cream.

    Reply
  9. Maria @ The Fitness Girl Kitchen says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Awesome workouts! and you hit that nail in the head: the key is balance and knowing that if we want to be fit we have to balance out food choices with exercise.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      yes!! so so true. it’s all about balance.

      Reply
  10. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    ROCKSTAR! I love everything you’re about. You’re real, you’re not about deprivation, but you ARE about making healthy choices. Love it and love you! Have a fabulous day, Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      thanks lady 🙂 have a great weekend!! xoxo

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    i love how you show how easy it is to fit in a little bit of fitness all throughout your week. Sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes just enough – you are such an inspiration! Exactly why you’re #HLBFitSpotlight blogger of the week!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      thank you so much! i really appreciate all your support! have a great weekend!

      Reply
  12. Kierston says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    You are amazing! p.s. I love those UA shorts!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      they’re my favorite! i have three pairs!

      Reply
  13. Jaren @ Kiwi Fit Blog says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Youre such a boss Lindsay! Some great workouts in this post!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      haha thanks! it’s been a good while since i was called a boss 😉 love it!

      Reply
  14. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    WOW this makes me want to run over to the nearest soccer field right now. KILLER!

    And, ridiculous abs shot. Your kick-butt, creative workouts really pay off !

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      thanks girl! definitely give the soccer one a try! it’s ROUGH but fun!

      Reply
  15. Laura says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    You’re so right about soccer field being HUGE! I read once that players run up to 8 miles per game. So many awesome workouts- thanks for sharing! And kudos for all your hard work- you look amazing!

    Reply
  16. Jess says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I just LOVE all that you stand for as a healthy living blogger – BALANCE and JOY in all that you do as you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. I LOVED that picture on the FitFluential page, it is the utter epitome of balance, which I dig. And it reminds me that it’s time for me to start thinking about how I’m going to slowly wean myself from daily calorie counting/logging. It’s time I trust myself to do it on my own now that I’ve become a much more mindful, intuitive eater.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      go for it! i think you’ve come a long way in listening to your body! you’re doing a great job!

      Reply
  17. jobo says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I LOVED this message you posted with that picture. You are the epitome of what this is all about, balance, moderation and yes, sometimes ice cream and wine too! And you look phenomenal!! And what I love about your workouts is that yes, they are hard and intense, but you don’t overdo it. You do it just right and you get your rest days in. THAT is what workouts are all about…smarter, not harder!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      thanks so much for your sweet words! xoxo

      Reply
  18. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Way to rock the work outs Lindsay! Seriously I am so motivated and pumped right now. There are 64 days until my wedding – and I want to ratchet up the workouts and rock the hell out of my dress. You are totally making me believe – It Can Be Done!! Happy Friday doll 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      awww love hearing that girl. you ARE gonna rock it! good luck!

      Reply
  19. Missie says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I am working toward that bad ass stomach!

    What app do you use for running?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      haha thanks! i use run keeper!

      Reply
  20. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    You are so inspirational, you rock!!! I totally agree with the soccer thing, I would practice for HOURS! Oh, to be a kid again! lol

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      i know! let’s go back in time!

      Reply
  21. Kodjo says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Looking very #FitFluentially good, there with all those abs, Lindsay! 😉

    Reply
  22. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Oh the memories that soccer workout brings back! I played soccer from the age of 4-19 on countless teams, what seemed like hundreds of tournaments and thousands of practices. Running drills were my least favorite back then, it’s funny how now I actually look at that workout and get excited about it b/c I know 10 years ago it would’ve been the exact opposite reaction!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      haha same with me. so crazy how was change our minds!

      Reply
  23. Tamara says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for all of the workout (and cooking inspiration!). Pinning away!

    P.S. How do you get your iPhone ‘notes’ into a photo?

    Reply
  24. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    June 15, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    You look amazing! And, I know that you work super hard at it. I mean, just look at your workouts.

    Reply
  25. Calee (@chimes) says

    June 15, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Dude you look so awesome! I love when you post your workouts because they’re great for days that I don’t have anything planned or when I need something to spice up the ol’ routine!

    Keep being fitfluential. I love that you pointed out that you feel and look the way you do because you make healthy choices — including choosing to indulge every once in a while.

    Reply
  26. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    seriously girl..your abs look amazing! And all of your workouts look killer. I’ll have to try that soccer field one. Although, I may want to die as well haha.

    Reply
  27. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    That Plus One was KILLER!! Thank you again for the guest spot!

    I’m struggling to get back to the gym post-vaca… but I’m eyeing the Step It Up for today.

    Reply
  28. Amanda @RunToTheFinish says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    adore the way you are documenting your workouts!! so much more helpful, I may need to beef up my reports because this is such a great idea. I have pinned a few of your moves from this week so I can do them next week.

    i love the soccer field one, i do that when I am traveling to my parents

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      awesome! hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  29. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    good work girl! 🙂 and great workouts all week! fabulous

    Reply
  30. Sabrina @Work It Ms Jackson says

    June 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I love everything about this post! The workouts, that last picture and your message! FABULOUS!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  31. STUFT Mama says

    June 15, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Love all the workouts. I tihnk the same thing about soccer fields. Were they always that big? 🙂 Ha ha. You go girl! Looking GOOD!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      so freakin’ huge! it’s crazy!

      Reply
  32. [email protected] says

    June 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    love fitness fridays!! u look great..so strong..definitely an inspiration. i love feeling strong! (and looking it..hah)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      thanks 🙂

      Reply
  33. Lee @ Anytime Health says

    June 15, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Your workouts are just as varied as your diet! Love this! I used to play competitive soccer too and recently played a pick up game. The field seems so much bigger than it used to! Suicides were my least favorite conditioning activity. They rock your body almost as much as burpees!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      haha can you tell i get bored easily 🙂

      Reply
  34. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    June 15, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I am going to do that arms workout today! How fun!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      woohoo! hope you liked it!

      Reply
  35. MCM Mama says

    June 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Those are some amazing workouts! I used to hate running suicides LOL. Now I’m tempted by them.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      haha, me too! so weird how we change!

      Reply
  36. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Awesome Lindsay!! You are a definite source of inspiration.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:12 AM

      thank you so much!!

      Reply
  37. Elisabeth @ CHAARG says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    YOU LOOK FABULOUS!! keep killin it 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:12 AM

      thanks girl!

      Reply
  38. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    June 15, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I think what you posted with the picture is key. It’s ok to have dessert when you want to, just do things in moderation,

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 16, 2012 at 10:12 AM

      definitely agree!!

      Reply
  39. LaTricia says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Love your blog! I would like to incorporate some of your routines in mine. I am having a hard time reading the image of The Plus One Workout. It appears blurry. Can you repost?
    Thanks for your openness & inspiration!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 17, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      if you click the link below the workout picture, it will take you to my friends blog where you can read it clearly! since i wrote the workout for a guest post on her blog, i blurred out part of the image to encourage people to go check out her blog, and see the workout as well!

      Reply
  40. Pure2raw twins says

    June 16, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    oh man suicides bring back so many memories of playing sports in school!!

    great workouts girl

    Reply
  41. Jessica, the_toned_teach says

    June 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Love your picture & the message that goes along with it. Balance is SO important!! It is impossible to be #FitFluential & encourage others to participate in a healthy lifestyle if you look miserable doing eat (eating bland foods, slaving away for hours at the gym, fearing carbs & life’s indulgences) Way to go girl! You look awesome and are such an encouragement 🙂 Thanks for sharing your life with us!

    ps: 3 minute plank? #beast.

    Reply
  42. Lisa says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    You look great Lindsay! I love the sounds of the step it up workout, will be trying that out 🙂

    Reply
  43. felicia says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    hey! what fitness apps do u use?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM

      i use runkeeper for my runs and walks. that’s about it. i have the gymboss interval timer that i use occasionally on my phone when i don’t have my real one with me. i used to track my workouts on daily mile but i got too lazy

      Reply
  44. Tanya Walker says

    February 7, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    I just did this work out and I could only go through it twice my heart was pounding so hard I had to rest afterwards before I stretched but it’s a good one thank you for the step up workout

    Reply

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