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Heres what you should probably know toget started.
Katie Thompson
Welcome to double digitsthats right, youre heading into the 10th week of this program.
If you normally listen to music while running, why not try something new today?
Trade your tunes for an audiobook.
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(Here are16 more of our picks, including some fiction, if thats more your jam.)
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Your pick today: a complete rest day, or an active recovery day.
Today is your second time moving through the final strength routine of the sequence.
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Even though youve only done these exact movements once before, remember that these exercises build on each other.
So you might already be ready to pick up a heavier weight!
Recall that what youre going for here is 1 to 3 reps in reserve.
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But definitely put a pair back on for the single-leg hops.
What you need:A pair of dumbbells, a bench or step, and a mat for comfort.
This move works your quads and your glutes.
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If you dont have access to a bench, you could do the bent-over row from Weeks 59 instead.
If you find this move too challenging, repeat the side plank from Weeks 14 instead.
This progression of the plyometric hop helps train power, explosiveness, agility, and balance.
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By now, you know the drill.
The second run/walk of the week is the same as the first.
In this case, youll do 1 minute of walking, then 4.5 minutes of running.
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This time, consider going without headphones at all, especially if youre doing this run/walk outside.
Take the time to pay attention to the environment around you.
or has all the colors in ROYGBIV.
If youre on the treadmill, you could take a pass on opting out of music.
Yesterday, we talked about noticing the environment around you.
Read on to learnhow to make some yourself.
personalized decor to boot.
For that reason, youre doing only four repetitions as opposed to five.
We talked some about gratitude in Week 5.
Its your day offno workout at all today!
Instead, speaking of those friends youre grateful for, consider taking the opportunity to work on thoserelationships.
Photography: Katie Thompson.
Wardrobe styling: Kathleen Thomas.
Hair: Walton Nunez.
Makeup: Miranda Richards.
