Total Body Blast/Time

I was training one of my clients this morning. She is young, only 20, but none the less, she is a very inspiring, motivated, and talented lady. As we were running, IN THE RAIN mind you!, we began talking about how complacent some people are in life and with themselves. Not necessarily lazy, or un-motivated (although I am sure that is part of it!), but just complacent with where they are at this given point in time. Here I have a 20 year old who is working 2 jobs, both jobs relating to where she wants to go with her career, while also going to school and STILL she manages to meet her fitness goals, where I have some people and clients that can’t commit to coming into the gym more than twice a week. I couldn’t be more proud of her.
But anyways- I want to get the point across that there is ALWAYS time for fitting your workout in. It doesn’t have to be a long, drawn out, make you sore for 3 day workout, but it does have to be WORTHWHILE. If you are one of those people who are always pressed for time, always in a hurry or have something better to do, make the most of the time you do have and make your workout efficient. Do a lot of combined or compound moves, such as a squat and press, so you can kill two birds with one stone. Add in cardio intervals of mountain climbers or high knees in between each strength exercise.

Here are two simple circuits that you can do next time you find yourself in a pinch. Do each circuit for 30 seconds, then move along to the next exercise.

Circuit 1
-Jumping Jacks
-Bent over rows
-Mountain Climbers
-Alternating Hammer Curls
-Jumping Jacks
-Plie’ Squats
-Rest for 60 to 90 seconds and move to circuit 2

Circuit 2
-Overhead tricep extensions (or skull crusher)
-Mountain Climbers
-Push ups
-Side to side quick jumps
-Overhead shoulder press
-Mountain Climbers
-COOL DOWN!!

If you are feeling feisty and have extra time- go through one or both of the circuits again!

With the strength exercises- use weight that becomes a struggle about 15 to 20 seconds in. If your not struggling- it’s not heavy or challenging enough

Remember, no excuses, just results! Enjoy!!

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