Instructor Exclusive: Sit down with Meg
HOW MEG STRUCTURES HER WEEKLY WORKOUT ROUTINE
Meg is a full-time Oncology nurse on top of being a Full Ride Cycling Instructor who somehow manages to juggle it all. We sat down with her to get the low-down on how she makes time for her regimented workout routine outside of the studio and the hospital. Read on to try Meg’s workout routine for yourself. You might be sore for days, but
Favorite way to workout?
“You can’t ever go wrong with a mix of strength and cardio” - @megyell
MONDAY: I love a Full Body strength day. Here is my go-to routine to hit all major muscles in the body:
*Dumbbells- at LEAST 10-lb dumbbells- really whatever you can handle ;)
Squat to bicep curl & press
Deadlift to row & tricep extension
Tik-tok lunge (one forward/one back, on the same leg) to lateral shoulder raise- then switch legs!
Lying glute bridge with chest press
Sit up to Russian twist
Go through moves 1-5 for 60 sec each, then 45 sec, 30 sec, 15 sec, resting for at least a minute in between rounds!
TUESDAY: I obviously love to ride so I make sure on my days away from the hospital I make it to two other classes other than my own. I usually take a class on Tuesday either the 12 pm or 5:30 pm, sometimes both ;)
WEDNESDAY: light walk with my boyfriend Stephen :)
THURSDAY: I teach the 7 am class at Full Ride Cycling so this counts as my workout for the day :)
FRIDAY: Fridays for me typically serve as a lighter strength day. Nothing crazy, just a chance to tone and sculpt.
Light bodyweight workout: all you need is your body and a workout mat!
Squat to calf raise, then squat to jump- 20 reps
Lateral lunge to curtsy lunge, then switch legs!- 10 reps each side
Wall sit with torso twist (hands touch each side of the wall)- 60 seconds OR 10 hand touches each side
Hand release push-ups (lower to the ground, release hands, push back up)- 20 reps but can go to knees!
High plank with slow/controlled mountain climbers- 10 reps each side
Complete 3-5 rounds- however many you have time for/feels good!
SATURDAY: A Barre3 class! As an avid Barre3 client, you’ll find me at their studio on Saturdays. I love the ladies there and the way Barre3 makes my body feel. I’ve seen huge benefits to my flexibility and mobility… Charo + Holly from Nashville and Francie from Brentwood!
SUNDAY: Rest day and planning week. This is the day I sit with my calendar and plan my movement for the upcoming week. I find that if I write it down I will stick to it!
Want to learn more about Meg? Read on to learn more about this powerhouse in and out of the bike room. Catch her on the schedule Thursdays at 7am.