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If you ever have a day when you have a tight schedule, things aren't going as planned and you need a nice workout with some cardio - you won't go wrong with circiut training. I like to set a timer for 30 minutes and get started. I begin with 10 reps, then 9, then 8, and so on to 1 - if the timer still hasn't gone off, I keep doing each exercise, and if I'm halfway through my circuit training routine for that day, I keep going until the circuit is complete.

Grab your water. Grab a towel. Crank up some music. Stretch. Remember to breathe through each exercise, squeeze your glutes, maintain good posture and push yourself through the burn. If it hurts, stop! You want to feel a burn, but don't hurt yourself - you do, you will only set yourself back. Have fun with it! If you don't like certain exercises, or don't have weights throw in jumping jacks or do a knee-high run in place just keep moving, keep your heart rate up.

Do at least 2 sets of 15 reps each, or 3 sets of 10 reps each. You will feel a rush of energy once your workout is complete. I love how refreshed I feel after a great exercise session! You've got this!!

~ Situps
~ Jump rope for 60 seconds (don't do reps of this, just jump rope 60 seconds, or more if you like)
~ Oblique crunch (for challenge, use medicine ball)
~ Alternating dumbbell curls (I use a 10 pound dumbbell)
~ Hip extension (donkey kick)
~ Hip thrust
~ Reverse crunches (for challenge, squeeze medicine ball between thighs)
~ Dumbbell lateral raise (standing or seated)

In case you want to substitute exercises, or create your own, here are a few links:

http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/workout-routines.html
http://www.home-weight-training-for-women.com/circuit-training-exercises.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/364803-planning-a-circuit-training-workout-for-beginners/
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/12-week-beginner-training-routine.html