- Two structured swim workouts and one distance-only (preferably in open water) swim workout
- Commute to work on my bike three days
- Group bike ride on Saturday or Sunday morning
- Run directly after biking once or twice
- One long slow distance (LSD) and one medium-to-hard run
- One or two strength training workouts
- At least 7 hours of sleep every night
- One rest day
- Three healthy meals per day
- 80 ounces of water per day
- Stop drinking soda!!!
Now, if I could do that, consistently, every week...I think I would feel confident that I was as "in shape" and healthy as I could be. Of course there are other things that are important that don't necessarily fit into a weekly schedule. For instance, more than one rest day per week should be incorporated every 3 or 4 weeks.
Is this doable? Is it too much? Too little?
For me, I know it is doable. I've done it many times. Unfortunately, not in the last few months. For others, this may not be doable and IS too much. And for some others, this may be too little (I wish I was you). Level of fitness activity should be tailored to the individual and depends on many factors. In my opinion though, most people - including myself - should do more. There are SO many benefits to being "in shape". Have you ever finished a workout early in the morning and felt that invigorating deep breath in the shower that gives you all the life you need for the coming day? That's really what it's all about.
I am so weak on nutrition. My flawed philosophy has always been that as long as I keep myself active, I can eat or drink just about anything I want. It's sort of worked throughout most of my life. The older I get, the more flawed that philosophy becomes. I'll just say that it is much harder to keep the extra pounds off. And, where did all my energy go??? If I don't eat and drink right, I weigh too much and/or don't have the energy I need...period.
I hope this generates some discussion. There is a lot more to be said. And I sure don't know it all.
Thanks!
Jered (A Lumenos plan consumer)
