Personal Stories: Alex

My Physical Activity Routine/Program

I go to the gym every day at lunch to do my strength training. I work a combination of muscle groups each session. For cardio, I run at various places around the city for three to five miles, three times a week, and play soccer three times a week. I try to exercise every day, but recognize that my body needs a day or two off to recover.

How I Do It: My Routine
Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Quick Check
soccer 90 min	run 30 min	soccer 90 min	run 30 min	soccer 90 min	run 30 min	soccer 90 min	Exceeds aerobic guidelines
	lifts weights	lifts weights		lifts weights	lifts weights		Exceeds muscle strenthening guidelines

Why I Started

After college, I blew out my knee. After my injury, I couldn’t play soccer, and I just wasn’t as active. As I was working to come back from my knee injury, I decided I needed to be more active and make a lifestyle change.

Benefits

The number one benefit for me is the energy I feel from being active. I work two jobs, and I still find time to fit it in. It keeps me feeling younger and helps keep me active.

How I Fit It In

I usually eat lunch at my desk and go to the gym every single lunch hour, every day. It helps to have a gym in my office building. I’ll do my other activities and workouts before or after work and on the weekends.

Biggest Motivation

Once it becomes a lifestyle, it really isn’t about motivation anymore. I’m in the groove, and it’s part of my life.

Greatest Achievement/Biggest Thrill

Making physical activity part of my lifestyle. And, maintaining my weight loss for the last three to four years. At my worst point, I stopped working out for a couple years. I gained weight during that time and eventually was able to get it off. It feels good to know I’ve kept it off.

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