Sometimes I pop in a 21 day fix or Insanity DVD and other times I just create myself a challenging workout!

I decided to share with you a workout that I plan to put myself through today. I chose a 20 minute workout because I assume with both Marc & Ava around my time will be limited and plus 20 minute workouts are over in a jiffy!! What’s not to love?

Before completing the below bodyweight circuit make sure to warm up. I chose a 5 minute bodyweight warm-up of jumping jacks, jogging in place, skaters, butt kicks, and light stretching.

If you are looking to get in a quick workout try this QUICK N’ SWEATY NEW YEARS EVE WORKOUT:

Complete each exercise for 1 minute. Repeat circuit 2x for a 20 minute workout. If you have more time complete another round

**Please consult your doctor or physician before beginning a new workout program**

On Saturday I was looking to do a quick workout before Marc’s parents came in town for his Birthday but I didn’t feel like going to the gym.

I knew I wanted to use weights and I needed the workout to be quick and effective.

I started out with a 5 minute warm-up alternating between jogging, Jumping Jacks, high knees, butt kicks. I then completed this workout:

Quick Full Body Toner

10 SQUAT TO SHOULDER PRESS

10 PUSHUPS

15 SUMO SQUAT TO UPRIGHT ROW

REPEAT 4-6 ROUNDS (4 rounds is about 20 minutes, but you can always add on 2 rounds to make it about 30 minutes) Rest 30-60 seconds between each round and cool down at the end with some light stretching.

I really loved this workout because it was challenging, quick, and effective. My heart was pumping the entire time and by the last round I needed to switch to knee pushups because I was so fatigued. My legs were sore the next day and I didn’t like lifting my arms over my head because my shoulders were wiped.

I used 12 pound dumbbells during this workout, but next time I will go for the 15 pounders!

For all you moms out there this is a great workout to do during nap time!

Do you like full body workouts?

**Please consult your Doctor or Physician before beginning a new workout program**

I guess I am also thinking of vacation in a few weeks so I want to make sure I’m feeling good when I throw my pasty body in a swim suit.

I was going to have Marc write this post because he did the workout last night, but I figured since I created it I would share today. I’m not gonna lie it was quite fun sitting on my butt and telling Marc what exercise to do next. Oh yeah and correct his form I’m just kidding he didn’t need any tweaking, he’s form is pretty legit.

This short ab series would be great paired with a cardio workout or even with a shoulder workout (which is what Marc did). Make sure to gain with a 5 minute warm-up (examples: jump rope, jogging, jumping jacks)

SUMMER AB WORKOUT

Scissor Crunch Punch

Weighted Full Sit-Up

V-UP

PLANK T-ROTATION

Perform each exercise for 1 minute before moving to the next circuit. Repeat 2-3 rounds or as many as you can handle

What is your favorite Ab exercise?

Are you ready for summer and warmer weather?

**Before beginning any new workout program always consult your Doctor or Physician.**

Give me 10 MINUTES

do a quick warm-up of jogging in place jumping jacks and side shuffle

Complete As Many Rounds As Possible in 10 minutes The goal is to get 100 repetitions of each exercise. For beginners set your goal to 5 rounds (50 repetitions of each exercise) 

I wish I could join you on this one. I have done it many times before when I don’t have time on the weekend to get to the gym or I just feel like working out at home! It’s great. Your heart will be pumping and for sure if you are working hard you will be dripping sweat. LETS GO.

I have lots to do today so I gotta get going… I have shopping to do, presents to wrap, and a house to clean! SO my workout of choice will be some low impact walking this morning.

If you participate in the workout, please comment and let me know how many rounds you were able to complete!! 

As I was leaving the room, everyone yelled surprise and I was completely thrown off!!! Why was everyone still here…. haha that was my thought.  It was so sweet and I felt very special that they spent the time to put this shower together.  I immediately felt bad that I threw in some additional squat jumps at the end of the workout

There was a table of healthy treats & drinks set up, everything was delicious!

This group of people has been so supportive through-out my whole pregnancy and I can’t thank them enough!!! I love motivating and pushing people through workouts and it has been a great experience to train them while pregnant!

They gave the baby a super cute monkey onesie & matching blanket.. and a generous gift card to buybuybaby that will allow us to get tons of great stuff for the baby… THANK YOU!!!

Group Picture with some of the boot campers

Here is a QUICK 10 Minute Workout for those days you literally only have 10 minutes to fit in a quick workout: Be sure to warm-up  properly before for about 5 minutes with a light jog, jumping jacks, jump rope etc.

3 Mini-Cicuits:

perform 10 repetitions of each exercise, complete as many rounds as possible for 3 minutes.. then move to next mini-circuit

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

**always consult your physician before beginning a new exercise program or workout**

I created a short workout for her that she could do with the baby at any time of day with no equipment. This workout is meant to be quick and she you can do it for 10, 15, or 20 minutes.  The hopes is to start out with a shorter time and then increase the time and add in a few more exercises. I thought it would be a great way to entertain the baby and at the same time my client got in a mini-workout at the convenience of her home.

Just because this is called the Mommy & Me workout doesn’t mean it can’t be done a Daddy & Me workout too.

Mommy & Me workout #1 (body weight + baby weight) Warm-up alternating between jumping jacks & high knees 30 seconds each in place for 3 minutes

perform 10 repetitions of each exercise and complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes

Baby Squats (holding your baby)

Sit-ups (optional: holding your baby)

Chest Press (holding your baby), or full body push-ups (your baby can lay underneath you for this one)

Hopefully once you complete the mini workout your baby is exhausted from all the workout moves and ready for a nap!

Have you ever tried a mommy & me workout before? 

Give it a shot for a change of pace from the normal weighted workouts you do at the gym.

One of my clients was nice enough to let me snap some pics of him performing hand release push-ups and pull-ups. He works extremely hard at both of these exercises, and we have seen some awesome results!

BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT approximately 30 minutes

Before beginning the workout make sure to Warm-Up for 5-10 minutes (light jogging, walking, biking, running in place, Jumping jacks, etc)

Perform 10 repetitions of each exercise for 1 round, Complete AS MANY ROUNDS AS POSSIBLE in 20 minutes

PUSHUPS

SQUATS

TRICEP DIPS

BURPEES

SIT-UPS

PULL UPS

Once you’ve completed the workout, Cool-down with some stretching

Here is an example of Hand Release Pushups, Thanks Douglas!

Douglas did these PULL-UPS without assistance, but if you cannot do a pull up on your own use a machine or band

(if you do not have access to a pull-up bar, you can use a band and do Lat-Pulls by wrapping the band around a banister or something sturdy)

Before beginning a new workout program always check with your physician first. 

There are many solutions! Yes, moms are so busy that sometimes it seems nearly impossible for them to squeeze in 10 minutes let alone 30 minutes of exercise each day. The good thing is that you don’t need to be in the gym for an hour to get a good workout.

My first rule is to Schedule it!!! This is not just for moms but anyone that wants to increase the amount of exercise they log per week even if your schedule is jam packed.  You schedule play dates, happy hour with friends, dance class, baseball practice, BBQ’s etc. so now make a commitment for yourself. If you write it down in your planner or mark it on your calendar with a specific date and time you are more likely to complete the task.

Get your kids to join in! make it a competition. Who isn’t up for a challenge  Ask them how many sit ups they can do in a minute? Record their results. Your turn! Keep track and choose different exercises: pushups, planks, jumping jacks, bear crawl, skaters, etc. It may not be your ideal workout but it could be fun for your kids to sweat too.

Ask for some help! Can your husband watch the kids for 30 minutes. Go out for a run or pop in a workout dvd in the other room. Maybe your friend is going to the gym and their husband/wife wouldn’t mind watching your kids for 30 minutes.

Here are 3 examples of 20-30 minute workouts you can do at home: Warm up before completing any workout

Workout #1 30 minute power walk with intervals (alternating speed walking with normal pace)

Workout #2 complete the following circuit performing as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes: 10 pushups, 10 sit-ups, 10 squats, 10 lunges (each leg), 10 burpees, 10 mountain climbers and again complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes.

Workout #3 pop in your favorite work out dvd or select a workout video on demand and try something new!

Once you are finished, cool down with some stretching!

Not only are burpees a total body workout but man do they get your heart pumping. It is a great exercise that can be progressed or regressed based on your athletic ability! This sometimes dreaded exercise torches calories, so give it a try! Maybe you will learn to love them too.

During pregnancy I find it easier to bring my burpee into a wider squat before I stand up. It is less stress on my abdominal region.

Are you up for a burpee challenge?

How many burpees can you perform in 5 minutes time? Record the amount of repetitions you perform in 5 minutes, and a few days later try the workout again. See if you can increase your total.

Don’t make excuses, take 5 minutes out of your day and try it.

How to do a burpee?

STEP #1

Bring your hands to the floor and place them about shoulder width apart

STEP #2

Jump your feet back so your body is in a pushup position. You can have your feet in a wide or narrow stance                 (optional add pushup here)

STEP #3

Jump your feet back towards your hands

STEP #4

Stand up (add a jump for an extra challenge) and repeat!

Make sure to take rest when needed. (Also, take note that there are many different variations of a burpee)