Current Workout Split

I’m back in the gym!! I’m a former D1 and professional volleyball player, and I’ve been in organized athletics since I was seven years old; so fitness has always been a lifestyle for me. In May I decided to retire from pro volleyball to focus on my long-term career, and I took a break from weightlifting. For the past 3 months I was mostly biking and running outside for exercise.

I was biking for work and that job ended, and I am currently job hunting. To take care of my mental health during my job hunt I’ve decided to get back in the gym! I’m now on week 2 of my current plan. I thought I’d share some strategies for fitness that I have gained over time :)

Here are some additional tips:

🧘‍♀️: To clarify, my first week looked a bit different since I killed my legs Monday after not being in the gym for 3 months but here is my ideal split:

Monday: Legs & glutes

Tuesday: Arms, back, shoulders, chest

Wednesday: yoga, 30 minute outdoor walk

Thursday: Cardio & Abs

Friday: Full body

Saturday: Yoga, 30 minute outdoor walk if I make the time for it

Sunday: Yoga, 30 minute outdoor walk if I make the time for it

*4 days a week in the gym, 3 days of yoga on YouTube, 3 30 minute outdoor walks.

🧘‍♀️: Don’t overdue the weight. Start small and build if you’d like, but the most important part is staying mobile and, for me, staying lean.

🧘‍♀️: I like to start every gym workout with a light 10 minute treadmill warmup. I start walking for 1-2 minutes on 3.0 and then jog at 6.0-7.0 for the rest of the time.