Hey all!!
So my journey with PiYo started on MONDAY and I am actually
pretty excited about what this program will bring. First, let’s back up. For
the past six months or so my love for running has been slowly increasing and I
even completed my very first ½ marathon on Sunday! Can I just tell you how
amazing it felt to have an official time and just simply running that far!! I
never in a MILLION years thought that I’d ever have the stamina or drive to participate
in one. It’s so funny because I started with a simple 25-minute workout program
that showed me how much is possible if you just put your mind to it!
Okay, back to PiYo- I was so hesitate to commit to the full
60 day program. I am so used to doing hard core workouts that the idea of PiYo,
a yoga and pilates inspired workout, made me feel like it wouldn’t give me
enough. I ended up decided to give it a shot because of my running schedule. I
needed something easy on my knees but would give me the stretch I desperately
need post-runs!
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The first two workouts were pretty short and I felt great
after them. The workouts were about 20 minutes so I didn’t feel like I was
wasting time or wanting to quit because I knew it was so short. I feel like
these two workouts are gearing us up for what’s to come. It starts of slower
but picks up speed which I know will be the case for the others!
Define: Upper was the first one I did. I skipped the Align
video because I have done these workouts before but anyone who is just starting
out should more certainly do the Align video! Its helpful :). Anyways, Define
Upper gave me a great starting point to learn how to do triceps pushups which
is something Chalene, the creator, uses a lot. Once I get the correct form down
I think I’ll love them! In this video you focus mainly on your arms and abs
like you would expect but the moves are different than other workouts I’ve
done.
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| My little joining in on the PiYo fun!!! Even with kids around this workout is SO doable! |
The second workout I did was Define: Lower. This one focuses
on your legs and BALANCE!! Oh that balance can kill me sometimes but I am
excited to see how it will strengthen my ankles and improving my running! The
moves consisted of warm up squats, warrior, half-moon and down dog! All of
those names will make sense once you try it!! Again, this workout was short and
sweet but delivers a killer workout!!
Today will be Sweat which follows my 10K this morning!! This
workout is a much longer but still doesn’t reach over 35 minutes!! YAY for
short but effective workouts ;)
Okay, that’s all for now--
Xo
Jaclyn
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