Land Lover--Fitness Out of the Water

I decided to integrate weights into my fitness routine.  I really need to do some tightening and toning.  And that is what weight training is good for. Today was the first day.  I went to Millcreek Rec Center.  I love how they have incorporated the old gym floors into the new center.  The workout room was kind of small, but it is equipped with the latest and greatest machines.  The indoor track is the best!  It is not a boring oval.  It is a fun wavy track.

Here is what my workout consisted of:

20 minutes on the elliptical (~1.5 miles)

Lower Body Lifting (15 reps for each—two times through):

Squat with 12lb medicine ball (at the top I did a press with the ball in my hands)

Dead lift with 2x12lb weights

Curtsy Squats with 2x12lb weights

Side Squats with 2x12lb weights

5 minutes on upright stationary bike (~1 mile)—Cool Down

~10-15 minutes of stretching

I am planning to go again tomorrow in hopes that I will not become too sore.  I will focus on aerobics and abs.  I am usually extremely sore whenever I start doing weight training or running.  I think in the long run, my plan is to swim on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and either Saturdays or Sundays.  Then do my weights/land fitness on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.  That sounds like a lot of working out, but I think I need it.  I have been doing some research and I should really be exercising for at least 30 minutes every day.  So these land exercise days could be shorter when I get into the full routine.