My gym routine

Hello,

So after buying a new gym outfit last week I decided to take some pictures in it while the weather was nice! Underneath these pictures I'm going to talk a little bit about my gym routine, which has really helped me loose weight and become more fit.

On a typical week I go to the gym on a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Occassionally I manage to go on a Saturday as well, but it depends on what I'm doing that weekend. I try to vary my gym routine as sticking to the same exercises doesn't help your body - you become used to them and they become less effective. However, I do have some machines I prefer over others, and tend to use these more often. 

The first machine I always try and use is the adaptive stepper. It is like a cross trainer but I find it works my arms much more. The only problem is, there are only 2 of these in my gym (one of which is incredibly squeaky) so I can't always get on it. I always try to do between 200-300 calories on here which takes between 20-30 minutes. I probably shouldn't count the exercise I have done in calories but that's how I started doing it when I wanted to loose weight and now I can't help it! I then go on either the rowing machine, treadmill or cross trainer and do another 100 calories. I used to do 500 calories in an hour, but that was simply doing cardio. These days I manage between 300-400 because I now do weights and stretches too. So after 45 mins of cardio, I do weights on my arms and sometimes legs. I have developed very tiny arm muscles! I finish by doing crunches and stretches, but I am usually knackered by this point, especially if I have run on the treadmill.

Sometimes I leave the gym feeling like I've had a good workout, and other times I feel like I could have done more. I do get quite bored at the gym and rely on listening to music to pass the time. I also spend a lot of time thinking about life and work. I am going to continue with my gym routine for as long as I am able/willing to! I was never the most active person and I don't always enjoy exercise, but I am glad I go to the gym and feel overall more healthy than I did 2 years ago.

Greta xx

P.S. I've decided to change my blog font to something my eyes prefer to read! I hope other agree :)

The adaptive stepper, my favourite machine!

Sports Direct / Adidas gym haul

Hello,

For about a year and a half I have been trying to go to the gym 3 times a week. Some weeks I only make it 2 times, and about once every few months I manage to go 4 times a week! I also do a zumba class at school each week. So I consider myself to do a lot of exercise! I always wear the same old clothes, so today I decided to treat myself to some new bits. at first I wanted to get some Nike trainers, but I saw these Adidas ones and really liked the contrast of the purple and lime green, so I picked these up. They were £39.99 from Sports Direct.

To go with my new trainers I got an Adidas vest top. I normally wear t-shirts to the gym but I thought I'd give this a go an was surprised by how flattering it was. I was worried it was a bit too transparent but when I put it on it was fine. It was only £12.99 as well. 

 

Finally I bought some gym leggings by Adidas. I normally wear 3/4 length trousers but these looked flattering on, especially with the top above. These cost £22 from Sports Direct.

I will be wearing these items to the gym in the next week or so. I'm pleased with these items and hope I don't have to return any. I've had a lot of issues with Sports Direct in the past as they don't do refunds! I was going to buy another pair of Adidas trousers but didn't want to risk not being able to return them.

Greta xx