Years ago I had an online bootcamp that I ran and this month I am bringing it back. To bring a little bit of goodness, light, and to #spreadkindness to those who read this blog I would like to invite you to participate in a FREE 1 month at home workout program. My heart is heavy from the reality of all that we are facing in the world right now. The conversations my husband and I have had lately are hard and I am sure others are experiencing this as well. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and stay healthy. All you need is a set of weights and you will be good to go. Here is a sample of the workout plan. Please don't let that first workout scare you away. You can always modify. Pushups can be done at the wall and sit ups can be exchanged for bicycle crunches, bird dog, or another core focused movement. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD: FREE 1 MONTH HOME WORKOUT PLAN The rest of this week will be considered prep week. If you are interested in taking your measurements and … [Read more...]
10-20-30 Ladder Workout
This is a quick 10 minute cardio workout. When I taught group fitness classes I would use this ascending ladder format often. It goes by fairly fast with the moderately challenging pace. There are 5 exercises total. Each round is a specific work to rest ratio. Perform each round back to back with no additional rest time added for a 10 minute workout. Round 1 starts with 10 seconds of jump squats followed by 10 seconds of rest. Immediately after start 10 seconds of plank jacks. Continue on until you finish the skaters. After the 10 second rest start performing 20 seconds of jump squats followed by 20 seconds of rest. The entire workout will be done in 10 minutes. If you teach group fitness these short segments are great to add into your class. You could also use this as a finisher. Before my first baby was born I was teaching up to 20 group fitness classes a week. That makes me tired now just typing that. In case you are looking for more group fitness class ideas be … [Read more...]
10 Minute Hill Workout
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous this week in Arizona. Cool breezy mornings with even a few sprinkles is generally unheard of this time in May. The afternoons have been equally fantastic with sunshine and blue skies! I am not sure how long it is going to last but the summer heat is right around the corner so I will enjoy this weather as long as possible. I have been spending my mornings enjoying a walk outside and today I decided to add a few hill sprints into the mix. Treatments are just wrapping up on my legs for varicose veins and I decided to test out how they are feeling now. Before treatment I could barley run or even stand for long periods of time. My legs felt so heavy and they would ache. Today running was possible and my legs didn't feel like they weighed 100 pounds each. Yay! Find an outdoor hill with a moderate incline. Do as many rounds as possible of this workout for 10 minutes: 15-20 second uphill sprintrecovery walk/jog downhill10 walking lunges10 … [Read more...]
30 Minute Total Body Workout
It has been forever since I actually shared a workout. I hope to start sharing more workouts on here and to update the workout page with previous workouts I have posted. I have been exercising about 4-6 days a week consistently since February and it feels amazing. We don't have a gym membership so I am getting up in the morning before everyone in the house is awake and exercising at home. Over the years we have accumulated a nice variety of workout equipment for at home use. For this workout you will need a stability ball and a set of dumbbells. I used 15 pounds for the squat to shoulder press and the walking lunges but you can go lighter or heavier if needed. This is a quick circuit style workout that will have you sweating and leave you feeling accomplished when you have finished. Move from one exercise to the next. Once you have finished rest for 1 minute and repeat for 2 more rounds. It should take you around 30 minutes to finish. These are my favorite type of … [Read more...]
3 Day Split Workout
Building muscle mass and gaining strength are fantastic goals to have. It can sometimes be challenging to know how to begin to program a routine that will yield these results. I have you covered with my 3 day split workout program that can be done at the gym or at home. You will need moderate to heavy dumbbells that you are able to lift for multiple sets of 8-12 reps. If you have access to a barbell that will be super helpful but you can always substitute with dumbbells if needed. BENEFITS OF A 3 DAY SPLIT WORKOUT A spilt workout is a strength training method where you train different muscle groups on different days of the week. This method allows you to spend more time on each muscle group and train with more intensity than a total body workout, plus it also allows your muscles more time to recover. 3 day spilt workouts are easy to follow and are the perfect fit if you are having a hard time making it to the gym or even to squeeze a workout in at home. These workouts will challenge … [Read more...]
Movie Workout: The Greatest Showman
Josh and I watched The Greatest Showman several months ago for the first time and it quickly became a family favorite. It also became the new soundtrack for our family dance parties that happen daily. This movie just makes me happy when I watch it. The dancing, the singing, and costumes are all amazing. Our oldest is dressing up as PT Barnum for Halloween this year and I am in the process of sewing his coat. Wish me luck. This soundtrack has been on repeat in our house for the last few months. I have shared only one other movie workout on the blog it was for Frozen. So it has been awhile since anything like this has been posted. You can do the workout while you are watching the movie or you can do it listening to the soundtrack. The soundtrack version of this workout is tough because there is no rest and you are working for 39 minutes straight. For the entire duration of each song you will either rotate between two exercises or do a single exercise. Disclaimer: Not all … [Read more...]
