Fitness has been in and out of my life a lot. However, I got serious almost a year ago, and I’ve done so many workouts. Some I absolutely loved, and others? I’ll never do again. I do like a challenge for sure, but if it’s too inconvenient for my body and I’m not having fun… baby, you got to go!
With that being said, I want to introduce (or reintroduce) you to two workouts that I love and will do every time at the gym.
Overhead Marches – Hold a weight overhead and march in place, engaging your core, shoulders, and hip flexors.
Knee Tucks – Bring the knees toward the chest while maintaining a stable upper body.
Going to the gym is already an experience of presence, but these workouts… whew! Because of the intensity, they make you even more present, which is the part I love.
I use a 25lb plate for the overhead marches and do 3 sets of 15 reps. That means I march with both legs 15 times for one set. Sometimes I’ll go extra or just keep pushing until I can’t anymore. I know, I’m a little coo coo lol.
When I first tried this workout, I already had some strength built up, so it wasn’t completely hard at first. But it was still new, so my body had to adjust regardless. After doing this workout consistently for 3 to 4 months, the changes I’ve seen? 🔥 My balance is on another level, my upper body feels more toned, and my postureee—omg, incredibly straight lol. Because it’s a standing workout, it naturally forces that alignment.
Now, the knee tucks, my lover and one of the first workouts that really took me to the next level. I don’t do them basic though, and let me just be real: I only got good at them after failing plenty of times.
Here’s how I elevate it: when my knees come toward my chest, my arms are either reaching toward my feet or my hands are behind my neck, essentially combining it with the sit-up motion. Other days, I’ll hold a 10lb plate to my chest for extra heat. These tweaks turn it into a full-body workout that’s extremely intense. I usually do 4 to 5 sets of 10 reps.
What makes these workouts stand out is how much they changed my weak spots. My back used to feel unstable, and my core wasn’t where I wanted it. But over time, the strength and stability I’ve gained are on a whole new level. And that’s why I never stopped doing them—they just do the damn job.
So, I encourage you to try one or both exercises and switch them up in ways that work for you.
Question Prompt: Be honest… are you the type to push for one more rep, or the type to sneak out the gym early?😅
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