Maxelle's Weekday Routine (School + Swim + Abs)
Morning
- 6:00-6:30 AM - Wake up + light breakfast
- Examples: oatmeal + banana, or 1 egg + toast + fruit
- Hydrate: water or milk
- 6:30-7:00 AM - Morning prep / get ready for school
School Time
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - School
- 10:00 AM (optional) - Snack if hungry
- Fruit (apple, banana, or orange) or yogurt
- Lunch (12:00-12:30 PM)
- Protein + carbs + vegetables
- Example: chicken/fish + rice + veggies
Afternoon / Pre-Training
- 3:30-4:30 PM - Travel / relax / homework
- 4:30-5:00 PM - Pre-training snack
- Banana, granola bar, or sandwich
- 5:00-7:30 PM - Swim training
After Training / Evening
- 7:30-8:30 PM - Eat dinner (even if outside)
- Try: grilled chicken/fish + rice + veggies + water
- Avoid fried food and sugary drinks most of the time
- 8:45-9:00 PM - Arrive home (or right after dinner if home)
Ab Workout
- 9:00-9:15 PM - Ab routine
- 1-minute plank
- 25 assisted crunches
- 30 bicycles
- 30 unweighted Russian twists
- 20 leg raises
- Repeat 2-3 rounds
- 9:15-9:30 PM - Shower
Night / Sleep
- 9:30-10:00 PM - Light relaxing activity (reading, journaling)
- 10:00 PM - Sleep
Notes / Tips for Weekdays
1. If you eat out after training, just do abs after you get home (~30-45 min after dinner).
2. Pre-training snack is essential - you will be strong in the pool.
3. Water is key - aim for 1-2 liters per day.
4. Quality over quantity - focus on controlled, slow movements in your ab routine.
5. Flexibility is fine - if you are too tired, do a shorter ab session (1-2 rounds instead of 3).