30 Minute Treadmill Circuit Workout

Can you believe that it’s New Year’s Eve?! I feel like the holidays, and year in general, have just flown by! Since my hubby and I just arrived back in Cali on Sunday night, we decided to be low-key this New Year’s. I’m planning on making some fun grub and drinks, breaking out some games and music, making a fire, and lighting our tree for one more night this year.

My parents’ tree on Christmas morning

While I admit that I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, I do think that we all operate differently in goal setting and accomplishing those dreams. I say, if setting a goal for the new year is the motivation that works for you to achieve your goals, go for it! Regardless of whether you’re in the midst of completing a goal or are planning on just getting started tomorrow on the first day of the year, remember to take it one day and one step at a time. Whatever you’re striving for, persistence and consistency will get you there!

And speaking of consistency, if any of you out there have a resolution of exercising more often, I believe that one of the keys in keeping up with an active life is knowing that every little workout counts. Whether you have 20 minutes for a run or 2 hours for a hike, it all adds up. Every time you exercise, you’re making the choice to make your health a priority.

When I was on the East coast for over 2 weeks for the holidays, many of the days I only could squeeze in half an hour of exercise. I kept reminding myself that every little bit counts, and gave myself kudos for fitting in any type of workout. Below is a workout I did on Christmas Eve while staying at my father-in-law’s house. The only exercise equipment I had available to me was a treadmill, which I usually do not use, but I made it work and came up with a quick and sweaty workout by incorporating incline walking with body weight exercises. Check it out:

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year’s Eve, and I’ll catch you in 2014! 😉