I have had several requests to post a typical day here at Fitness Ridge. I’ll be honest, life here is much like it was when I was on the show. The main difference is that I am eating balanced meals here and I don’t have the stress of trying to put up huge numbers each week.
Here you go. At 6:30 am we leave for daily hikes. These hike typically last 2-2.5 hours. The terrain varies from sandy trails to rocky climbs to pavement. This is definitely my favorite thing to do each day which is odd because until recently I despised hiking.
Breakfast is at 9:30 am. There is usually some type of fruit and then a protein and carb. Breakfast is typically around 300 calories. Depending on your group, you may have a class session or a workout after breakfast. The classes here are invaluable and I have learned a ton. Classes are all 45 minutes long.
At 11:15 I usually have a stretch class. Kind of like yoga but more basic.
Lunch is at 12:30. Again a balanced meal usually starting with a delicious soup and then an entree made of up of fats, carbs, and proteins. Lunch is usually around 400 calories.
After lunch I have open gym where I sometimes go for a bike ride or take out a Street Strider. A Street Strider is like an elliptical machine that you ride down the road. It is a crazy workout and is a blast to ride.
2:30 is when the real work begins from 2:30 on there is a class each hour until 5:15. Classes vary. Today I had a cardio class, a pool circuit workout, and then ended the day with kick boxing.
Dinner is at 5:30 and is usually 500 calories. After dinner there are classes and tonight we had a group meeting where we discussed breakthroughs and even concerns about going home.
The day usually wraps up around 7:15 and people are free to do what they want. ie get a massage!
It is very structured here but I love that. I thrive on structure and feel like this is the best place for me to be right now. The staff is first rate and you can see their passion. I have gotten to know several great people and feel like when I leave I will continue to keep in touch with them.
These last two weeks have been simply amazing. I feel like I have made the gains I need to go home and be truly successful. I am excited for myself and my family. I am going to be more confident and successful in my business and in my home life.
I have had my ups and downs here at the resort, but it has all been worth it. Tonight I am also wishing my son Rex happy birthday! He is 3 years old today. I can’t believe how fast he is growing, but I am happy to know that because of the things I am doing here and will continue to do when I get home, I will be around for many more of both of my sons birthdays.
See you tomorrow!
#1 by Connie - June 24th, 2010 at 20:17
Matt, Thank you for posting about a typical day at Fitness Ridge. It looks pretty tough but very rewarding. I have one question, How does your body move for 3-4 hours after you first wake up in the morning with no food for fuel? Is that normal for a body and healthy fitness plan? I think I would need 300 calories at 6 a.m. and 300 more calories at 9:30 a.m. Am I fooling myself? Is it all in my head? Seriously, do you plan on doing this after you return home? Not criticising; just need to know. Thanks. You are doing super great to walk so far first thing in the mornings! I am a night owl myself so I’m not sure if I could exercise that early in the day. I usually work out in the afternoons after my energy level rises a bit.