🎉Hi Speediance Teammates!
I’m thrilled to share my journey with my Gym Monster (GM) from Speediance! This incredible piece of equipment has truly revolutionized my fitness routine and helped me achieve my goals.
Transition from Cardio to Strength Training
Before owning the GM, I was heavily into cardio, especially Peloton spin workouts. While I enjoyed these sessions, I realized the importance of incorporating strength training into my routine. I started doing Peloton free weight classes but saw little improvement due to the limited equipment I had at home. That's when I decided to invest in the Speediance GM.Customizing My Workout Plan
Initially, I followed the preset workouts on the GM. However, I soon realized I needed a more tailored approach. I teamed up with a trainer who helped me create a customized workout plan and guided me on my nutritional needs, including my macronutrient intake.Tracking Progress with Cronometer
To keep track of my food intake, I use the Cronometer app (gold membership). It’s a fantastic tool that simplifies food tracking and provides comprehensive data. If anyone’s interested in trying it, I’d be happy to share a referral link for a discount.My Nutritional Insights
Over the past three months, I’ve maintained a plant-based diet, which I’ve followed since 2015. This diet not only eliminated my daily headaches, which I had since childhood, but also allowed me to reduce my epilepsy medication by over 60%.Here’s a snapshot of my daily intake:
- Calories: 1,564
- Protein: 17% (70g/day)
- Carbs: 59% (200g net carbs/day)
- Fat: 23% (40g/day, with 7g from saturated fat)
I consume a high-fiber diet (46g/day) compared to the average American’s 12.5g/day, which helps me feel fuller longer and boosts my GLP-1 production. My added sugar intake is only 16g/day, well below the American Heart Association’s recommendation of less than 25g. Additionally, I keep my sodium intake to 1,955mg/day, much lower than the average American’s 3,400mg/day.
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Fitness and Exercise Routine
I firmly believe in the importance of wearables for tracking progress. My FitBit shows that I’ve burned an average of 11,500 calories per month through exercise over the past five months. I started with three full-body workouts per week using the GM and two Peloton spin sessions. Recently, I switched to a 4-day split routine focusing on upper and lower body workouts, along with a spin session on Wednesdays and morning walks on weekends.Join the Journey
If you’ve read this far, thank you! Using the Speediance GM has been an integral part of my weekly routine. Embrace your fitness journey, stay committed, and remember that the journey itself shapes who you are and leads to long-term success.
Final Thoughts
Make your Speediance GM or GP part of your fitness routine. Whitney Cooper is working on adding some of my workout movements to the library so I can share my full-body workout plan. My husband recently installed mirrors in our gym, which has been a great addition for checking my form during workouts.
Stay motivated, keep pushing, and enjoy the process! Your future self will thank you for it.
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*Nina Windhauser, proud Speediance user and fitness enthusiast*
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