Now that my LivingSocial boxing membership is over (NOOOO!!) and I can’t justify spending the full monthly fee when I have multiple gyms I can use for free, it’s up to me to kick my own butt during workouts. It’s been awhile since I posted workout ideas, so I thought I’d share 2 routines I’ve done this week:
Workout #1: Circuit Training that focuses on biceps and shoulder muscles, but also works just about everything else! Including stretching time before & after, it took me about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete.
How it Works:
- Warm up with 5 minutes of cardio. I usually bike but jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, boxing, the elliptical, running, dancing like a maniac, or anything else that gets your heart pumping works!
- Do 3 sets of each strength training move, with ab exercises in between sets for 30 seconds per move.
- Unless otherwise noted, I used 15 lb free weights. Adjust your weight usage depending on your strength level.
- After each round, do 5 minutes of cardio. Take minimal breaks after each cardio circuit.
Workout #2: Running Interval Routine
Looking for a 30 minute workout that will leave you nice & sweaty? Do you kinda sorta find running to be a slightly torturous activity? Then this workout is perfect for you to try! Today was my first time on the treadmill in months, and I actually didn’t hate it! Switching up my pace every few minutes made it go by quickly. I covered 3 miles and my heart rate was between 65-90% the entire time, torching a lot of calories in a short period of time.
“You will never regret a workout. You will never wish you hadn’t spent that time improving your health and confidence. Make yourself a priority.” -Katrina Hodgson and Karena Dawn, Trainers & Founders of Tone It Up, in April’s Self magazine
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