It’s Christmas Eve EVE! That calls for a special Workout Wednesday – Christmas Edition. Doing things a bit different. Of course I’m still going to share a full workout with y’all at the end, but I thought I’d do an acrostic. 2020 has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride for us all. One thing that has been a constant for me is my fitness routine. It’s been my form of therapy, my outlet, my release. So I wanted to try something fun to share my gratitude for how my body has powered through. The words below are ones I identify with. Things I’m thankful for and things I’ve gained.

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M – Motivation

I’ve been motivated more than ever because of the obstacles this year as brought.

E – Energy

Each workout I complete amps up my energy levels and propels me to have a genuinely GOOD day.

R – Running

My go-to. Hands-down my favorite way to move my body, year after year.

R – Recovery

Focusing on recovery has allowed my body to push itself to levels I’ve never been able to, despite being the oldest I’ve been!

Y – Yoga

What I once didn’t care for, I’ve now learned to look forward to and enjoy.

C – Competition

Something I need a very healthy dose of in my life, on a daily basis. I compete with myself to be better than the day before.

H – Health

With all the craziness, my health is one thing I have almost complete control of. Working out keeps that in check.

R – Routine

Between my Type 8 personality & OCD-nature, I thrive having a solid routine. Exercise kicks that routine off every morning.

I – Imperfection

Embracing all of mine has been therapeutic but also taught me to identify where I fall short and what I can improve.

S – Spinning

A new addition to how I move my body, but a very welcomed one. I’ve learned to embrace the hard and have started to excel at it even!

T – Toughness

If I didn’t have this in 2020, I’m not sure I would’ve been able to make it through some of the hardest days that were thrown my way this year.

M – Meditation

Adding a regular meditation practice to my bedtime routine has been a game changer, in the best way. This is something I really want to grow next year as well.

A – Accountability

It would’ve been so easy to fall off the wagon when gyms closed and my ‘normal’ was upended. Instead I held myself accountable and I honestly know that I’m stronger, faster and more fit than ever before.

S – Strength Training

My second love. Something about throwing around weights makes me feel awesome. Can’t wait to keep building on that.

Workout Wednesday – Christmas Edition Workout of the Week

BODYWEIGHT FOCUSED

What you’ll need – YOUR BODY. A mat would be nice, maybe a set of stairs or a flat road to warm-up but otherwise all you need is YOU and a little space.