Get Fit for Summer Program

Get Fit for Summer Program!
I just started a new training program and my husband is now training with me. I am happy about this since I’ve always wanted a training partner, but in the past he refused to train with me, we would go to the gym together but never train together. I don’t think he wanted to train with a girl! I also think it’s because one of the trainers at my gym continue to tell him that he is scared to train with me because I will beat him up. That is absolutely not true.
The training program I’ve created for us includes 3 days of weight training consisting of 2 high rep days and 1 low rep day. The high rep days will include 10 reps and 4 sets of 6 exercises and will be done as a circuit with only 30 seconds rest in between. This circuit will keep the heart rate up thus helping burn more fat. The high rep day will be heavier weights and will be only 4 exercises of 5 reps and 5 sets with about 75 seconds of rest between each set. This Get Fit for Summer Program will also include 1day of plyometrics and body weight exercises such as body weight squats, burpees, mountain climbers etc. These will all be done in 1 minute intervals. So far that’s 4 days of training, the other 2 days will be optional cardio. I personally will try to get to the track to run the bleachers and do sprints for 1 day and then do some yoga on the 6th day. Voila, this is my Get fit for Summer Program.

I also think that my husband started training with me because he is seeing my results. In the past, he has always encouraged me to hire a personal trainer and I didn't want to but did anyway. There is absolutely nothing wrong with hiring a personal trainer but I think after all these years of training and reading about fitness, I know enough about fitness where I don't need a personal trainer. Also, I know the areas where I need to improve and I want to focus on those areas. This past year, I've been doing training that focuses on my shoulders, back and biceps since those are areas that I need to improve. I must be doing something right since I (as well as others) have noticed improvements in my shoulder development. What I've I also noticed is people at the gym copying my exercises. Since I've been focusing on shoulder development, I started doing a unilateral should press exercise. This exercise was great for me since I noticed that one shoulder was stronger than the other, and I wanted to even them out. BTW, this is not a common exercise and when I do it I put my hands on my abs so that I can remember to keep a tight core and suck in my stomach. So last week, I am doing this exercise and this girl comes right next to me and starts doing in it as well (with her hands on her abs)! Pretty amazing!
TGIF!
Happy Mothers Day to all!