Okay, so, “20 52” – sounds kinda cryptic, right? It’s actually my super simple workout plan that I’ve been messing with. Let me tell you how I started, what I did, and how it’s been going.
The Beginning…
I was feeling pretty blah. You know, that sluggish, “I need more energy” feeling. I knew I needed to do something, but I’m no gym rat. Big, complicated routines? No thanks. I needed something I could actually stick with, even on days when I was feeling lazy.
My “20 52” Experiment
So, I decided to try something really basic. The “20” stands for 20 minutes of exercise. The “52” is for doing it 5 days a week, for 2 weeks, just to get the ball roll, my friend.
- Week 1: I literally just walked. 20 minutes, fast-ish pace. Nothing crazy. My neighborhood, a park, whatever. The key was to just move.
- Week 2: I added some bodyweight stuff. Still 20 minutes. I’d do like, 5 minutes of walking, then some squats, push-ups (against a wall, ’cause I’m weak, haha), and some lunges. Then more walking to finish it off.
- Week3,4…: I kept on the 20mins and 5 days a week plan. But it is not always walking or bodyweight, somedays i joggled, somedays i rode bike.
How It’s Going
Honestly? It’s been pretty good! I feel more energetic, which was the whole point. It’s not about getting ripped or anything. I can keep the plan going on and on. It’s about feeling better. The 20 minutes is totally doable, even when I’m busy. And 5 days a week feels like a good balance – I get some rest days, but I’m still staying consistent. I keep adding different bodyweight exercises to keep things interesting, and that’s it.
It’s not rocket science, but it’s working for me. Maybe it’ll give you some ideas if you’re looking for a super simple way to get moving, too!
