HOW MY WORKOUTS HAVE CHANGED

How have my workouts changed as I’ve gotten older (and wiser)?

I used to focus on cardio. Every workout I got my heart rate up and kept it up with minimal rest, if any. Strength training was an afterthought.

Now, I prioritize strength training: Total body twice a week.

I also do 2 short (15 minute) HIIT workouts a week focusing on power & speed.

I swim once a week, taking it slow & easy, focusing on my breath, and letting the hydrostatic pressure of the water work its magic on my muscles. (I make the people in the lane next to me feel really good about themselves.)

On the other 2 days, I might go for an easy walk or hike, or dance Zumba in my living room.

Could I keep up with my younger self? Maybe for a little while. She could skip, jump, and sprint for an eternity all while singing children’s songs at the top of her lungs (a la Stroller Strides).

But her hormones are different from mine. Less is more at this point in my life. I need more recovery in order to look and feel my best. In all honestly, my younger self probably did, too, but she was too addicted to the endorphins to take it.
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How have your workouts changed as you’ve gotten wiser?