Structuring My Hybrid Workouts
When setting fitness goals, it’s often recommended to focus on one or two key priorities. However, my personal approach is a bit different—my goal is to be as physically capable as possible, which means I strive to improve in several areas of fitness. Juggling multiple fitness goals while working full-time, tutoring on the side, and preparing for graduate school has required me to get creative with my weekly workout schedule. Here’s how I balance it all to make progress across various aspects of my athleticism.
Main Priorities
The first step I took was identifying which goals were my top priorities. For me, training for a half marathon is at the forefront. This means I can’t afford to skip my speed work and long runs, so I make sure these are non-negotiable. These two workouts take up two days of my week, leaving me with three more days to tackle my other fitness goals.
Strength Training for Running and Aesthetics
Another key goal for me is improving my strength, both for running and for overall aesthetics. To address this, I dedicate two days to lower body strength training. One day focuses on primary lifts, while the other is dedicated to accessory exercises. Even though these days are centered on strength, I make sure to include short recovery runs at the beginning of my workouts to support my half marathon training. At the end of each strength session, I also incorporate flexibility work to maintain mobility and see consistent progress.
Upper Body Strength and Calisthenics Training
The final workout day is reserved for calisthenics. This day serves a dual purpose: improving upper body strength and building muscle. I focus on exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and handstands. Just like my strength days, I include flexibility training on this day as well, since combining flexibility work with calisthenics complements both goals.
My Weekly Hybrid Workout Schedule
With all of these priorities in mind, here’s how I structure my week:
- Monday: Recovery Run + Leg Day (Primary Strength)
- Tuesday: Upper Body + Calisthenics
- Wednesday: Speed-Focused Run
- Thursday: Recovery Run + Accessory Work
- Friday: Rest Day
- Saturday: Long Run
- Sunday: Rest Day
By structuring my workouts this way, I’m able to stay focused on my half marathon training while also working towards my other fitness goals. It’s a system that keeps me progressing in multiple areas, even with a busy schedule.
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