Slowing down your exercise

GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley

There’s a few different forms of exercise out there now that aim to give you the most bang for your buck. By this I mean high intensity efforts with limited rest within a short session. Think HIIT training, F45, group boot camp & fitness sessions, spin classes, Crossfit etc. These types of activities have their place in exercise programs but you need to consider whether they are right for you & your body. If done incorrectly they can increase your chance of injury and you may experience burnout, ultimately leaving you back at square one with your fitness goals.

My suggestion is to firstly make sure you have a qualified and experienced instructor but also include one or two sessions per week at a low intensity. Focus on keeping your heart rate & breathing rate comfortable so you can have a conversation. This is a good way to increase your endurance & fitness without extra stress/strain on your body and help you recover from the more intense sessions.

MONDAY
60min spin class/session incl. short hard intervals + same time rest

TUESDAY
Day off

WEDNESDAY
45min alternate between 4 laps swimming + 2 laps aqua jogging with every second set fast with high cadence

THURSDAY
45min stretching or yoga or pilates

FRIDAY
Day off

SATURDAY
30min run incl. 5 sets of 1min as fast as possible + home boot camp and/or stretching

SUNDAY
60-90min power walk incl. some hills and/or trails or beach

MONDAY
60min spin class/session with 5 reps out of seat for 30sec

TUESDAY
Day off

WEDNESDAY
30min swimming focus on long smooth strokes + 15mins easy aqua jogging

THURSDAY
30min run incl. 5 sets of 90sec as fast as possible + home boot camp

FRIDAY
30min power walk + stretching

SATURDAY
60-90min easy cycle on trail or road, aim to complete at least half the ride without stopping

SUNDAY
Day off