Thanks for joining the weekly run down with me and Kim. This week, I jumped into one of Peloton’s new programs-HiLit+ with one of my favorite instructors. It’s a 6 week program combining high intensity strength workouts with low impact cardio. Perfect timing for me as we are not traveling again until mid August. Let’s see how it went this week.
HiLit+ Weekly Run Down
Sunday- power walk + core
With morning temps slightly cooler, I headed out for a nice power walk before heading over to my parents’ house to celebrate my dad’s 88th birthday. He is doing a lot better, feeling stronger and looking lots better. We were so grateful to celebrate with him. None of the grandkids were in town but they all FaceTimed in which was nice.
Monday-lower body strength + low impact cardio + stretch + afternoon walk
Today was the much anticipated, very hyped new Peloton HiLit+ program start. After the quick warm up, it was 30 min of lower body strength. After the strength class, there is a 10 min low impact cardio class. Normally, I would blow this off but I’m giving it a go this time around. Surprisingly, I really thought it was fun to do some old school aerobics for a change. Later, it was still gross out but not 100 degrees so I was able to get out for an after lunch walk before the thunder storms.
Tuesday-reformer Pilates + outdoor walk
Today’s HiLit class was a 45 min outdoor walk which paired perfectly with my Pilates reformer class. It was about 85% humidity which was kind of gross but I always prefer to walk outside when I can. We had another round of giant thunderstorms last night and lost some big branches.
Wednesday-core + upper body strength + low impact cardio + outdoor walk
I enjoyed the combination of upper body strength and low impact cardio. The cardio had some fun boxing moves and even some grapevines. I enjoyed more than expected. Later, it was Mahjong Wednesday. My friend had this really cute candy themed set.
Thursday-Pilates + outdoor walk + stretch
Today’s HiLit plan called for Pilates and an outdoor walk. I was able to get that in before today’s round of thunder storms.
Friday-power walk + lower body strength
I met a friend for a very humid, weighted vest power walk in the morning followed by a lower body strength class. we had lunch with my son and then met some friends for dinner. I completely forgot to take a photo-maybe we were having too much fun.
Saturday-low impact cardio + upper body strength
I finished off my first week of HiLIt+ with a low impact cardio class and an upper body strength class. We met another group of friends for dinner tonight in Georgetown.
I enjoyed my first week of the new Peloton program and plan to stick with it for 6 weeks. My thought of the week is: more is not always better. Sometimes going the “extra mile” doesn’t always serve you long term. Thoughts?
Agree! More is not always better. It reminds me a bit of running: garbage miles don’t help, it’s better to do a shorter run, but with intent.
Nice that the new HiLit+ program is a success! Do you feel any changes of the additional low impact cardio?
It is too soon to feel anything really but I will keep you posted for sure. I hope so!
Wait, is that your dad sitting down in the top picture? He looks super fit and like he’s in his 70s at most! Good to hear he’s getting stronger and his energy back.
That’s a lot of thunderstorms. Here we’re having some hot weather but a bit cooler now with more wind.
To me whether or not going that extra mile is good or not all depends on the how – if it’s in the fitness context it’s if you get the recovery you need, get properly fuelled for it, and so on.
Yes that is my dad 🙂 he does look good for his age and we are so glad he is doing better.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your new HILit workout. It’s great that Peloton keeps things fresh! And how perfect for summer.
Happy birthday to your dad! He looks great.
It is a great program for summer so I am going to stick with it. Thanks we are so glad he is feeling better for his birthday
So glad you were able to celebrate with your Dad — he is looking good!
We did have a lot of storms this week — ‘tis the season I guess.
Glad you are enjoying HiLit. I decided it’s not to time for me to be pushing with weights.
Love your yellow dress!
We are glad he is feeling a little better and home for his birthday. Funny I felt like HiLit was not that hard the first week. I will keep you posted though
the new workout sounds great! I’m glad that you got to celebrate your dad’s 85th birthday with him. it looks like you had a good week, despite the storms. I love the yellow dress!
It was his 88th! We are glad he is feeling better thanks
Your dad looks great. Good luck with the new Peleton program.
We’ve had thunderstorms too and the warm weather returned. Of course not as warm as you.
I win 3 times at mah jongg. What a cute set!
It is fun to win at mahj!!
The HiLit class sounds like a great program! I struggle with keeping my cardio workouts short, but think I did pretty well last week with my Power Zone classes.
It’s great to hear that your dad is feeling better and was home to celebrate his birthday!
I was thinking you would really like this program take a look
You look gorgeous but your husband’s shoe game is unreal. I need to see his lineup to show my husband, who struggles so badly with footwear.
It’s funny… Peloton was everywhere and now it seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. I wonder if this new program will be a big boost for them.
Great week! It’s always 95+% humidity here so I relate. Just how it is.
Since I am in the peloton world, it has not dropped off for me and their content is unsurpassed for sure. Those shoes are Res Ipsa he loves them also Rio Mar are his everyday loafers
Your dad really does look great! Happy Birthday to him- so glad he’s feeling better.
You and your husband look amazing. That dress- his shoes!!! People must really notice you guys (in a good way) when you’re out like that.
The new program sounds good- it’s fun to mix things up like that.
More is not always better! Especially when it comes to lunges. Just saying.
Ha thanks 🙂 perhaps . The new program is great so far and I am committed to stick to it for 6 weeks
LOL on that cake!! I do love the decorations, and especially the OLD candles. He does look like he’s doing well. That is great to hear and I hope that continues.
I agree, more is not always better. I’m fine with taking more rest days or skipping workouts as needed these days!
Happy Birthday to your dad! I’m so glad he is better and he looks great! Looks like you had a great week of workouts with the Hi-Lit series. I’ve done only one so far. Haha! Those storms and gross humidity are terrible!
The weather has been challenging for sure!
That HiLit program sounds interesting and a great fit for you. Wow, those storms sound bad. Looks like you had a great celebration with your father…Happy Birthday to him 😉
Thanks we were happy to celebrate with him at home. I am enjoying the new program so far
I am intirgued by the HiLit Program… curious to hear what you think. I’ll have to put that on the calendar soon (when I am done with the programs I am doing right now). So much to do, so little time 😉
You look great in yellow 🙂 and happy birthday to your dad! He’s looking good!
So many great peloton programs to try! We will never get bored for sure