30 min Cardio Circuit

No you're not dreaming, this is a workout for WOW (Workout Wednesday). It's been a few months since I posted weekly workouts, thanks to flag football. Ok really that's not the only reason but it's a dang good one and I'm using it. For those of you who don't know I had thumb surgery at the end of last year due to an injury at a flag football state tournament...yes, these do exists! It's still limiting the types of workout I can do (I can only grip 2lbs, watch out) but that doesn't stop me from doing these types of cardio workouts. I modify the burpees with a bench so I can do them on my forearms. The toe taps are performed either on a low bench or like I did on the end of the treadmill. I did a total of 5 rounds in 30 mins, only take a break when you need it! I burned roughly 400 calories.

Thanks for reading,

WOW: Pyramid Workout Round II

It's been a while since I've done a Workout Wednesday post. Most of my workouts lately have been running outside or circuits at the park I just throw together based on the playground availability. I've been lucky to be alone during most of those, although one kid told me no working out on his bench ;)

Anyway, above is a workout that will tone your entire body while challenging your cardiovascular system.  If you're not familiar with how pyramid workouts go, you start with 5 reps of each, work your way up, and by the end you'll finish again with 5 reps. Enjoy!

WOW: Outdoor Bench Workout

On Saturdays, I like to get outside for my workouts (as long as it's early or the suns not out.. I do have strawberry blonde hair after all). Last Saturday, I checked out a new trail in downtown Woodstock and definitely recommend it if you're in the area. When I was running, I decided to incorporate a circuit in at the benches, because why not? There were of course walking breaks :)

Exercise explanation: Angled bench press, your choice to have your hands or feet elevated. I went with my hands on the bench so I could go straight into angled mountain climbers, just alternating knee tucks. The shoulder push-up didn't use the bench, just place your feet and hands relatively close together for a push-up to target your shoulders (you should look like this.. ^) . Then I performed a quick high knee, touching each foot on the end of the bench. From here, a basic step up at a controlled pace, 10 on each side. Finally, lay down on the end of the bench and perform either straight leg raises together or a single leg raise. 

Let me know if you try it!

Amanda

WOW: Stairmaster Routine

I've been focusing on cardio lately, so I thought I would share my current stair master routine. Try to incorporate this into your week 2-3x and watch the change in your legs! You will definitely feel a difference if you typically run for your cardio. Let me know how it goes if you try it... or a similar variation!

Amanda

Cardio Pyramid

Todays workout is another pyramid workout, because I really enjoy these types of workouts..they seem to make the time go by a lot faster! The blue numbers represent the number of repetitions to perform for each exercise, so start with 5 reps, work your way up to 20, then count back down to 5! You'll do a total of 100 reps of each by the time you're done. Happy sweating!

Amanda

Pyramid Workout

Not gonna lie, this workout is gonna suck :) But it's when your body wants to give up when you get the results you want! With that in mind, however, rest during this workout when you need it! You start out with 5 reps of each, then 10,15,20 then work your way back down to 5. 

xo Amanda

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Workout Wednesday- No Treadmill Needed

It's the week before spring break, so I'm kicking my cardio routine up a notch in order for any last minute miracles to come my way :) I get extremely bored staying on the same cardio machine, and it's a miracle if I make it 30 minutes on them. I would much rather get my heart rate pumping with a circuit training routine, because it makes the time go by much faster when I'm constantly changing up the movements... plus you're toning at the same time! This routine will get you more like 40-50 minutes of cardio training. Bonus points if you finish up with abs! 

xo Amanda

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