FollowMum and I go to the gym twice a week. Wednesday mornings are for our group strength training class, while Friday evenings are for Zumba. 💃🏻
On the days when we don’t go to the gym, I do dumbbell workouts at home using free YouTube tutorials. I just randomly search for workouts that look good, are easy to follow and, most importantly, aren’t too tough for me. I usually do these 3 times a week, which means I’m doing some form of weight/resistance training 4 days a week.
I’ve learned that our muscles need time to recover after a challenging strength-training session, especially as we get older. More isn’t necessarily better. Exercise stimulates the muscles, but recovery is when the muscles repair and grow stronger. So there’s really no need to do hard weight training every single day.
Besides strength training, Zumba and my dumbbell workouts at home, I also do 30–40 minutes of brisk walking about 5 times a week. 🚶🏻♀️
I can’t say that I can visibly see bigger muscles on my arms or legs, or suddenly have six-pack abs 😂, but I can definitely feel myself getting stronger. That’s actually what matters most to me.
One thing I have noticed is that I get hungry really quickly after every weight-training session. I’ve been eating more protein to support my muscles, but my weight has remained pretty much the same.
Everyone keeps telling me I should gain some weight, but the problem is I’m naturally small-built, a small eater, and eating more than my usual amount makes my stomach feel so uncomfortable. So… I’m trying, okay? 😂
For now, I’m happy just to be getting stronger, staying active and keeping my muscles working. 💪🏻❤️
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