Originally my February month resolution was to become a better runner. I decided to change it because I’ve been working on running sequences at the gym (a blog for another time) and that I’d rather work on my calves.

When I was an active dancer, my calves were more muscular and toned. They are still muscular and somewhat toned but not what they were a little over six months ago. I found, on Pinterest yet again, a calf workout over the course of four weeks. That was perfect since there are only four weeks in February.

With this workout you start off your first week doing 20 inward raises, 20 outward raises, and 20 raises while leaning forward against a wall. Look at the pictures of the lovely model Faith for references. Each week you increase the each by 20. Ending with the last week of being 80 of each set. I highly recommend doing an intense calf stretch before and after these workouts. You may think that you’ll be fine and it will hurt a little and you’ll be good to go. No! I did my stretches before and after but it wasn’t nearly enough! My calves were really sore for a while.

I was very disappointed in this workout though. I don’t see any results from these workouts and I’ve even thought about quitting since there was no progress. I couldn’t though for the sake of my dignity. Yes they are great workouts because you do feel some progress but not enough to see significant results. I would recommend doing them, but not as a fitness goal.

My March fitness resolution is also going to be revised. I’d rather do the plank challenge after I’ve lost a little bit more pudge on my stomach. Instead it’s going to be very generic. I’m going to make an effort to go to the gym three times a week and days that I don’t, I’m going to do a simple 10-15 minute workout at home. I don’t want to focus on one body part this month because honestly it gets a little boring (especially when you can’t even see the results).