”I just don’t think that Brooke could’ve done this. Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t.

Elle Woods

I love the movie Legally Blonde. But this particular quote, hilarious as it was, stuck with me. Because it’s true! After going to the gym I am always mentally in a better place than if I didn’t.

I was so tired today I thought about sleeping in (oh glorious sleep, you illusive little monster!) and just skipping the gym. Then I thought I about the guilt I was sure to feel probably within two minute of waking up - and I hauled myself out the door to the gym.

I ran 3 miles on the treadmill (29 minutes) then decided to do my version of the iron cross: I used 12lb weights

1. 30 bicep curls - 15 on each arm
2. 20 lateral raises - 10 on each arm
3. 10 high pulls - both arms at the same time
4. 10 shoulder presses - both arms at the same time
5. 40 side bends - standing put one weight on your hip and bend from the waist to the other side holding the weight down by your mid thigh. Bend to the side and feel it in your obliques. 20 on each arms
6. Standing Skull crushers - 10 total using both arms and 1 weight

Repeat 3x

After I did this, I also did 2 sets of 10 on each leg lunges holding the weights. 

Such a great workout - I left the gym mentally feeling so good! Endorphins are amazing things.

It’s hump day - push through your Wednesday workout!