Your Registered Dietitian's Typical Workout Routine

My workouts heavily depend on my mood, my energy level, and the time of day. Am I energized? Am I tired? Am I hungry? Is it morning? Is it night?

I personally have the best workouts in the morning, about an hour after I wake up. I wake up, wash up, drink water, have a cup of tea or coffee (only if I really need the energy), I have a high-carb breakfast (unless I am doing fasted cardio), and then I head straight to the gym.

I typically begin my workout with 10-15 minutes of cardio to warm up. Sometimes it is on the elliptical, sometimes the treadmill, and sometimes the stair master. Then, I will typically focus on one body part per workout session. I typically use lighter weight with more repetitions to lean out my muscles. Sometimes I like to trick my body by going slightly heavier with less repetitions, and then I wake up more sore the next day. I will only do this a few times per month. 2-3 days per week I will do cardio only. On these days, I will do 10 minutes on the treadmill, 15 minutes on the elliptical, and end it with 10 minutes on the stairs.

On the days I am lifting weights, I end with 10-15 minutes of more cardio. I usually end with the stair master with high intensity interval training. For example, I will do one minute on level 15, and do the next minute on 8. This will keep my heart rate up, and burn fat, exactly what we all want! If I feel I can handle a few extra minutes of cardio, and I am not satisfied by how much I've sweat throughout the workout, I will end with a few more minutes on the elliptical.

After I'm done, I leave the gym feeling happy, healthy, and ready for a shower! There is nothing more energizing and rewarding than leaving the gym after an amazing workout. After all, you've never heard someone say "Ugh, I wish I didn't work out that hard!"

Have any questions regarding your workout? Want some help deciding on what the best exercises are for you to achieve your dream body? Feel free to contact me with any questions! I would be thrilled to help you!