My Workout Routine

July 27th, 2012

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Hello Healthy Geeks! ;)

Many of you have been asking what I do as my workout routine, so I wanted to take you with me on one of my workouts I do a variety of things each week, but I mostly love to work out outside- it’s not as boring as running on a machine in the gym. My routine consists of jogging, walking, stair climbing, aerobic classes, and some weight lifting. I go 4-5 times a week for 1- 1.5 hours each time. I’ll do 2 days of aerobic classes followed by weight lifting, then 3 days of either walking, stair climbing, or bike riding. The main goal is to just get out there and do something and be consistent with it!

Here’s my sample breakdown:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: bike ride for 1 hour or walk/jog/stair climb for 1 hour
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 1 hour step class followed by 30 min weight lifting

Because my problem area is my arms and legs, I do stairs to try to tone my legs while weight lifting with equipment for the arms helps tone my arm “wings” haha. Remember, this is my personal workout, it is what works for me right now. Ask you Doctor before beginning an exercise routine of your own and find out what is going to be best for you. I begin by going up 8 flights of stairs and I will do that 2 – 3 times. So, I am doing 16 – 24 flights of stairs at one time. After that I will either walk or jog around the block 1 – 2 times and then come back and do the stairs again. Also, to help the time go by faster, bring your I-Pod or phone and your favorite music.

I cannot stress enough that you be consistent! I did not see toning results until at least 2 months of doing workouts, and did not lose weight quickly (I lose 1 pound a week on average, which is a good rate).

Also, be sure to drink plenty of water to make sure you stay hydrated, bring water with you and drink it as you feel you need it. Replenshing your body is very important. Also, I obviously don’t wear any makeup when I am exercising as it is incredibly bad for your skin to have makeup on while you are sweating. This will clog your pores and cause breakouts. What I do to keep clear skin, is to wipe my face right after my workout. I pack my car with sample packs of face wipes then wipe off my sweat and bacteria that will cause me to break out.

Anyways, I hope this helps you with figuring out a good workout plan! Like I said before (I know I keep repeating this ) is to be consistent. If you miss a day, that’s ok- just be sure to do it tomorrow. If you aren’t consistent, you won’t see the results you are hoping for.

Have a wonderful week, and have a great rest of your summer!
xoxo,
Marlena

The Witch

Thanks so much Marlena for helping me with this weight loss!
Hope my English is not to to bad (I am in Paris), and in the past I was sleeping at school! Hahaha
LOVE you and know that you are a very lovely girl (inside and outside!!)
VNHammons

Thank you for sharing, Marlena. I truly appreciate it.
Shannon K

how many stairs did you do when you were starting out?? just looking at that makes me winded lol. you look great though Marlena!!! You are totally my inspiration!
http://twitter.com/brandimoney Brandi ツ

Thank you for sharing! Please keep doing so!
Jillian Rose

Thank you! I hope you show us more! I love learning what others do! I always feel self conscious, so I found I am more comfortable at the community center gym, its full of old people getting their workout on! I have those towelettes in my gym bag, I’ll rinse my face off and wipe it down. I have them in my nightstand too for nights I’m too exhausted to make it to the bathroom sink.
Dkim106

Hi Marlena, Thanks so much — you are SO inspiring.. Every time I lose motivation, I look to your tips, big or small, to help me get through it! I was wondering… haha such a silly question, but what kinds of buildings do you exercise in? I’m just wondering where I can go and it wouldn’t be too weird/embarassing hahaha thanks xox
Jen101779

I HATE gym machines (I feel like I’m about to fall over when I get off a streadmill, and I don’t seem to “fit” properly on an elliptical machine), but I LOVE to walk and ride a bike outside!! I also really like aerobics and swimming!! So thank you for sharing. Now I know that what I like to do will actually work to lose weight!! You look amazing, I could only wish to be as beautiful as you!!
Jane

im so glad that when you lost your weight you kept your curves. your gorgeous and your curves are sexy, please always keep them when you lose weight, skinny girls are cute too but keep you you!
Ekleger

Marlene, i have discovered dvds for working out. Shawn T and Denise Ausin are my favs right now. I also walk when the weather is nice. I dont have a scale but its been 6 weeks and ive lost 2″ on my hips, 1″ on my waist and and 2″ on my bust. I feel great and have looser cothes.
Shari Mason

Fantastic! In two weeks I am moving to the tropical part of my country (Australia) and my new house has stairs in it – might have to start making use of them! You are my inspiration Marlena! xxoo
Helena

You inspire me to do so many things. I just showed this video to my mom, she couldn’t believe how much weight you’ve lost, so we’re getting up at 5:30 tomorrow for a walk. You’re true fan… Helena
Angel

What kind of shoes do you use for walking/exercising?
Cintia

Thank you so much for sharing!!It was a great video and tips! xoxo
Milissa Wagner

Thanks for sharing! Are you familiar with the BodyRock community? I LOVE BR. It’s only 12 minutes a day. Their motto: Get in the best shape of your life in the living room. No special equipment needed. No excuses. And it’s FREE. If you are traveling or just looking for some new ideas, check them out. bodyrock.tv
Alvarez5th

I have to say I have become stagnate and regained several pounds I had lost. Thanks for remotivating me!
guest

You are looking fabulous! Way to keep at it. I much respect for your self-discipline. I have no doubts it’s paid off in other areas of your life as well.
Makeupby IRMITA

Thanks so much for this video it so good to know that you dont need a gym to work out I know everyone tells me that but when I see it I feel its better to go forward and give it a try… just me..
Marox79

DON’T drive while you’re filming! I’m guessing it was just a residential area or something, but still.
I confess being consistent in my exercise routine is my weak point. Right now it’s just so hot outside I don’t really feel like anything.
Traci

Thank you so much for posting this! I’ve been doing so good at being consistent for over 2mnths now and this week seems like i can’t get my butt in gear. It’s like you’re talking to me with the whole “be CONSISTENT!” lol Good luck on the rest of your journey. I’ve got a ways to go but the weight is starting to come off finally after 2 months, so YAY
Valia Diaz

Thank you so much to be such an inspiration to me!! I am a new subscriber and I watched all your video about your weight loss journey,after 2 kids I am overweight and I have to loss 90 lbs!! You are so beautiful and you did it so I am thinking I can do it too….Please keep post video that motive a lot of people. I can t wait for new video,I watched the video when you went in France…..love it …..well I am french so that was good to see home…..God Bless you.
Vanessa Warrick

Great stuff! Can you do a workout gear video. Would love to see some of your selctions or places to find cute workout gear.
DianaJ

Hi Marlena, I am one of your fans, I have followed you for about a year and I have a sugestion for you, if you like exercising outside and hate gyms, like I do, you should check Zuzka Light’s channel, she is great at what she does, I also follow her and I’ve had great results, she does short and effective exercise routines that you can do basically anywhere, they might be a little difficult when you start, but you will build the strenght. When I first started her exercises I couldn’t do more than two or three pushups in a row, now I do many of them. I hope you check her out. Have a good day Marlena, thanks for sharing yourself with the world.
Lisa_Car

Hi there! Could you tell us where you stair climb in Sac? I am looking for a place, but can’t seem to find something. I too live in Sac and would love to add this to my routine. Thanks for sharing your life with us you are a true inspiration.
Firstjohn48

Oh WOW Marlena, I had no clue you are so close to me. I’m about an hour aay from Sacramento.
Babypolla06

INSPIRATIONAL<3
God Bless You.
XoXo
Zima_chris

Inspiring !!! Keep up the good work…..Us “40 somethings” are following you too in my family !! oxo
Emily Scullion

I have been watching your videos for a while now and i just wanted to say you have really helped me with my weightloss and getting my life on the healthy track… so all the way from the UK, Thanks xxx
Nhi

Hi Marlena,

I’m a fan from New Zealand and I love all your videos, especially your diet ones!

I’ve lost nearly 50 pounds in the last year or so, and have about 15 pounds to go which isn’t budging very easily! Last night, I went for my first run in YEARS! I ran 2km or about 1.6 miles. I was really hurting at the end, but I thought of you and how determined you are, especially in this video. I’m not sure if I would have made the last hundred yards if I didn’t picture you, so thank you!

This evening, I ran 2.5km and I’m really proud I made it the whole way. Thanks again for the motivation.

xx
Jenny12

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been following your tips and I’ve lost about 20lbs still need to loose 15 more but I know I’ll get them off soon. I needed motivation and that’s what I got/found when I started watching your videos. If only you were closer ( i live in PR) so we could start a workout club. Thanks so much for all your help.
Martialartist927

You should try interval training! The fat burns right off for me. I lost the last 10lbs doing intervals on the treadmill. I ran as fast as I could for 2 min, then slow jog for 2. There’s sooooo many variations: p
anjune

Thank you for the advice, I have recently joined gym and been trying to eat healthy (for 2 weeks) but I didnot see any results so was bit frustrated but hopefully I will soon
Glowbymarlo

I want to know how did you get your arms so toned and not have the “bat wings”? How long did it take you to see the actual results on your arms? I have lost about 42 pounds, but I am struggling with my arms and my buttocks. I am working out, doing zumba, weights, walking, but I am not seeing great results in the arms.
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1066489240 Michelle Adamski Volk
  
  anything for the triceps with heavy weights will tone that right up! ex, triceps kickbacks, overhead tricep press, bench dips. For the butt you really need to do ass to the grass squats with heavy weight! none of this 5lbs crap, ladies! We are stronger then that!!
Maitri

you are so motivating in your words, hope you know that Marlena, thanks for sharing
Liz_godinez

Thanks for sharing Marlena, I always follow all your youtube videos and now your weightloss tips are really helping me with my WeightLoss Journey.
Gwen Heart

Wow! Fun-tastic Marlena Keep up the good work.
http://www.facebook.com/savvy.angel.devil Swati Kapoor

hi. i love ur channel on youtube and u r doing such a good job. i lost 50 pounds myself last year n have maintained it. need to lose those final 14.. love those curvy girl outfit videos.. i just wanna ask u how do u deal with the stretch marks. i hate them. i got them on the back of my arms and just dont wear cut sleeves anymore.. any tip..???
tracy

marlena, i am starting out at the same size that u were at your biggest, is this the workout regimen u have used all along?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1066489240 Michelle Adamski Volk

Stairs are great for the legs, but you should really add in heavy weight lifting for the lower body as well…squats with heavy weights are your BEST friend!!! My legs are my problem area as well and just over all, heavy weight lifting for my entire body has transformed me! I almost NEVER do cardio, unless its circuit training or some speed rope!
kcook

Where can to find a flight of stairs that are open like that
vanessa

thanks so much marlena…i am starting to get so frustrated with my weight loss that I have been slacking a lot. You are motivating!
Danielle

awesome!! So motivating
TjalfeDK

Congratulations Marlena and thank you for sharing! I would like to recommend all of you who don’t see results with the weights and your exercise program – get the heavy weights and do fewer repetitions. If you can easily do 10 repeats it’s too light for you. You won’t get manly muscles I promise! But you will se the results faster and get toned and strong. And also intensify your heart rate workout with interval training. Besides being more efficient it also can be cut short and save you some time. So intensify and push yourself past what you think your limit is and feel the gratification of pushing your limits all the time!
Nancy

You also are so beautiful without makeup! Bravo! Keep going! I’m doing the same journey!
http://twitter.com/chablecita marcela salgado

I was thinking I dont need to make up all over my face for work out…. but how about the eyes? with waterproof makeup? what do you think? is it possible?
MamiX4

Wld luv to schedule a meeting w/ you.. Luv ur channel.. Keep up w/ the awesome work~ U have my support… #Blessings & 1luva~
kate

So u have an updated workout routine or are you still soing this workout routine
jocl00462

Around what weight were you comfortable with jogging? I know being heavier is stressful on your joints.

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