Circuit Training

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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. Sometimes with my circuit training,  I like to begin with 10 reps, then 9, then 8, and so on down to 1 rep of each exercise - 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. Take your time with each exercise. 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. You will feel a rush of energy once your workout is complete. I love how refreshed I feel after a great workout! You've got this!!

~ Jump rope for 85 seconds
~ 25 Situps
~ 15 Hammer Curls (I use a 10 pound dumbbell)
~ Jump rope for 85 seconds
~ 15 Alternating dumbbell curls (I use a 10 pound dumbbell)
~ 25 Hip extension (donkey kick, resistance bands optional)
~ Jump rope for 85 seconds
~ 25 Hip thrust
~ 25 Reverse crunches (for challenge, squeeze medicine ball between thighs)
~ Jump rope for 85 seconds
~ 15 Dumbbell lateral raise (standing or seated)
~ 25 Oblique crunch (for challenge, use medicine ball)
~ Jump rope for 85 seconds