Since Lockdown happened I have been trying to make a conscious effort to exercise in the mornings before Jimmy starts working, partly to carve out some time for myself and have half an hours peace before a day with the boys, and partly to try and make changes to my body that I really want to change – after two big babies my tummy isn’t as flat as it used to be!
Before christmas I really got into Reformer Pilates classes and found these really helped my back, but without the ability to go to the studio I have got a bit more creative and self disciplined! After a few weeks attempting P.E with Joe, I started doing online Yoga classes with Annie Clarke which I do alongside some barre classes that I’ve found on YouTube and going for a run once a week.
I felt that if I really wanted to see change to my body I had to REALLY exercise and work up a sweat so I have come up with a weekly routine that I feel gets my blood pumping, makes me feel stronger and will hopefully have positive effects on my body.
I signed up to Kayla Itsines after over indulging on honeymoon five years ago and her Bikini Body Guide workouts are popular all over the world. I had great then so I have added this workout to my regime too. Here’s what my week looks like:
Monday: 28 minutes Kayla Itsines workout on the kitchen floor!
Tuesday: Barre class on YouTube – i’m really liking those from @psycleLondon.
Wednesday: Kayla Itsines workout, 28 minutes
Thursday: Yoga class with Annie Clarke of Mind Body Bowl via YouTube.
Friday: Kayla Itsines all over body workout.
Saturday: Go for a run in the morning before breakfast. Its lovely taking note of the birds singing and the blue skies and going beyond our road and the woods for once!
Sunday: Rest!
So now i’ve written it here I can’t back out of it can i?! I’m hoping that by the time we get out of lockdown it will have become a lifestyle change and something I can keep up beyond this strange time in our lives. If I can into my perfect pair of jeans and feel more confident about my new post baby body too, bonus! Fingers crossed!
