Early Morning Work Out

I woke up early this morning and did pilates. I read in Practical Horseman some time ago that pilates are very effective for evening up one's body. As I am much stronger on my right side than my left, and that messes up my riding, I started a morning pilates routine to solve this problem. It ended up being a very invigorating way to start my day.

My goal is to get 60 minutes of exercise four times a week. I already ride for an hour on Thursday and Sunday, which means I just need to work in two more 60 minute workouts. Basically, the plan is to perform 50 minutes of exercise (20 minutes in the morning; 30 during lunch hour) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the hour of exercise on Thursdays and Sundays. This gives me 270 minutes of exercise a week compared to the 240 minutes I would get in the 60 minutes four times a week plan. This should jump start my weight loss and help me feel better. If this just makes me tired, instead of invigorated, I will drop one of the 30 minute work outs.

So far, it just feels good to make this time for myself.