Challenge 8 Strength Training

My little ones are growing up quickly. They are getting heavier and tougher to carry. There are days where they get too exhausted to walk, therefore, I need to carry them. I feel I need to get stronger. I do love cardio but strength training and toning the muscle is important as well. Challenge 8 strength training.

Challenge 8 Strength Training

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Strength Training

Muscle training exercise:

  • climbing stairs
  • cycling
  • push-ups, sit-ups, and squats
  • dancing
  • yoga

Build Muscle

The above helps to build muscle. Muscle helps the body to move and build stronger bones. It helps to develop muscle. Also, this prevents injuries. If there is no exercise, not enough healthy nutrients, the body will lose bone mass. The bone will become weaker and tends to break easily. If bones are weak even with simple movements, it would be too much for the bones. Do consider challenge 8 strength training or do exercise.


The Benefit of Strength Training

Strength training is good for balance, performance, well-being, and strength training.

Help With Strength Training

  • Squats: Point toes outwards. Feet and shoulder apart 15 outwards. Tense the abs. Look in front. Be in a sit back position. The butt moves backward.
  • Lunges: Work on hip, glutes, hamstrings, and core. Focus on body muscle. Stand straight. Take one step forward. Move the weight forward. The heel should come in contact with the floor first.
  • One-legged Deadlifts: Stand straight. Hold dumbbells and lower in front. Lean forward. Move one leg behind you.
  • Pushups: Have hand and shoulder apart. Bend elbows. Move to the ground. Then up.
  • Planks: Planks are similar to push-ups. Hands under the shoulder- width apart. Hold for 20 seconds.

When exercising, the focus should be to build muscle. Therefore, slowly push yourself to increase the amount weekly. Do push your body to do more. Your body can handle more. This will help to build better strength and more muscle. Do try challenge 8 strength training.

If you like to multi-task, why not consider dance exercise.

My next challenge I would like to focus on more yoga exercise.

Day 5 Dance Workout

This week, the weather is getting really cold. The forecast states this week it will snow. Hopefully not a lot. Early mornings from 6 am – 10 am and late in the evening around 9 pm – 11 pm can get quite chilly. Need to plan for an indoor workout due to the winter. I love to continue jogging outside but sidewalks can get slippery. This can get dangerous. Might cause injuries. Time to exercise indoor. My day 5 dance workout.

Time for Exercise

What I enjoy the cold? I enjoy a nice cup of warm drink in my hand. Wrap a soft fluffy fleece blanket to stay warm. Sometimes the quick way to stay warm is to exercise. I would involve my kids too. Give them some time to burn some energy and be active. Late November, it is getting close to December or Christmas. I turn on Christmas music and let the kids choose which Christmas song. Turn on my timer to track how long I am exercising. I just tell my kids to dance. We just dance. It does not matter how you dance. Just be silly. Have some fun. I am spending time with the kids and having fun together. Just move. No one is watching you. You and your kids will have some quality time together. Dancing helps to de-stress. The kids love it.

Why Dance Exercise?

I do enjoy my regular routine. Sometimes a change is nice. A break from the gym and to change things up. I do like dancing. A whole body exercise. It’s fun. When you have fun, you forget you are exercising. Time goes a lot quicker. There are many different types of exercise from ballet, hip hop, Zumba, and tap dancing. Many different types to choose from.

Day 5: Dance Workout

Freestyle Dancing

Dancing is about expressing yourself. Dance exercise helps to burn calories. Good if you are concern about your weight. Great to Improve your health. With freestyle dancing you can move freely without restrictions. Improves on flexibility. No exact movements. You can choose to dance however you like. Choose a fast pace or slow pace or a combination of both.

If you are interested in an exercise challenge, do follow my exercise challenge. Do try day 5 dance workout at home. How about seeing how people challenge themselves with their exercise challenge.