{Quarantine} Workout/Activity Routine

By Renee White

During quarantine, it has been difficult to stay positive and motivated. However, one thing helping me stay focused on my goals is working out every day.

I do not do intense workouts every single day, but I make sure to get my body moving and blood pumping. My makeshift, backyard gym and 20-year-old treadmill have quickly become places for me to relieve tension and stress.

At a time like this, I have found that routine provides a sense of meaning and organization to my life.

That's why I am sharing my workout and daily activity routine with you all!

Renee's Workout + Daily Routine

I always start the day with a glass of water, followed by a hot cup of coffee. After that, I make breakfast and occupy myself with some light reading, internet/social media browsing, working on my real estate license, or a combination of those for a couple hours until Savannah finishes work.

For 2 to 3 days out of the week, I do 30 to 45 minutes of interval walking/jogging on the treadmill after breakfast. Between 2-5 pm is usually when I do my strength training, which lasts about an hour to an hour and a half.

I have been using the Kelsey Wells at home workout plan on the Sweat app the last couple months. Each workout is about 35-45 minutes long and increases with intensity every week. Personally, I love the Sweat app because there are so many options available. If you download the app and purchase the subscription, you will receive numerous workouts from different trainers and a bunch of additional features, such as diet suggestions and daily planners. You choose your desired plan (I chose Kelsey Wells at home), but you also have access to all the other trainers and shorter, more specific videos. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive program that fits any schedule and you can afford spending $19.99 per month, I would strongly recommend the Sweat app.

After strength training, I do abdominal exercises. Recently, I have been using the Pamela Reif videos. She has multiple 10-minute ab workouts that will leave you feeling sore for days. Before I found her videos, I either used the Sweat app for ab workouts or just made up my own. I saw results with all of the methods I have used in the past; however, the Pamela Reif videos have produced the fastest results for me. If you consistently do ab workouts in combination with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, you will see results no matter what program you use. So, if you don’t like a certain trainer or workout then find one that is enjoyable and works for you. The best thing about the Pamela Reif videos is that they are FREE on YouTube and only take about 10 MINUTES! If you are looking for a challenging ab video go check her out!

I always finish my workouts with some light stretching and a glass of water.

This is my schedule for which muscle groups I target on each day:

- Monday: Full body

- Tuesday: Legs

- Wednesday: Chest & triceps

- Thursday: Glutes & hamstrings

- Friday: Back & shoulders

- Saturday: Cardio

- Sunday: Rest

**I do a 10-minute ab circuit after every workout during the week. During the weekend, I just do cardio and do not do abdominal exercises so they have time to recover.

I sometimes switch up the workouts depending on my energy level and soreness, but the schedule listed above is what I try to follow.

After I finish my workouts, my family and I occasionally go swimming, lay out, or take the dogs on a walk. Other times, we cook dinner and watch a movie or play card games. My evening routine varies from day-to-day, but it always includes quality time with my family. If possible, focus on your fitness goals but schedule time with loved ones. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health!