Healthy Fitness Challenge: Week 8, Day 1
Inspiration/Motivation Tip: Change isn’t always easy, but it's necessary to accept change in order to achieve new goals.
Workout: Cardio: 30–60 minutes Power Walk, Jog or Run with 4–60 second sprints; Stretch-it-Out
Exercise of the Day: Sit-ups with weights. This is a great exercise to recruit the medium and fast twitch fibers of the core, helping you to strengthen, tone and define your midsection.
Exercise Tip: When you are lifting weights, there is a different prescription of sets and reps based on your goal.
3-5 sets, 1-2 Reps for Explosive Power
3 sets, 6-10 Reps for Increase Muscle Size & Strength
3 sets, 15 Reps for Overall Fitness & Strength
1-2 sets, 25 Reps for Toning
Meal Plan
Breakfast: Egg-White Omelet w/Peppers/Onions/Mushrooms, Side Salad, 1 slice of Whole Wheat toast
Snack: Cottage Cheese & Whole Wheat Crackers
Lunch: Turkey Burger on Whole Wheat Bun with Side Salad
Snack: Orange
Snack: Hummus and Pita Chips
Dinner: Mixed Green Salad w/Grilled Chicken/Pear/Pine Nuts/Feta Cheese
Dessert: Mixed Berries
Nutrition Tip: When you are choosing your bread, make sure it is whole wheat, cracked wheat, multi-grain or sprouted wheat and preferably organic. You should be able to understand all of the ingredients and it should have at least 5 grams of fiber.
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