Tough Leg Workout...Think you can handle it? (Warning: you may get sore)

As I sit and read through some of my old boot-camp workouts I have written, I tend to notice a trend: LOTS OF LEG EXERCISES! Maybe that is why my clients would always curse my name the next few days after a workout. Believe me, I have had my fair share of sore leg days. Those days where you don't want to go to the bathroom because you know how much it will hurt to sit down, and then having to get back up. I always tell myself it is worth it...once the soreness finally fades, and I do another leg workout!

This week I will be sharing one of my favorite leg workouts with you to try. When you are working your leg muscles, you can expect to sweat a ton! You are working some huge muscles! 

If you are an avid runner or triathlete, during the off season strength training would be great to add to your workout routine. Try this leg workout, to help build some POWER and strength in your legs!

OK...lets get those legs FIRED UP! 

Warm Up:

Repeat 2x:

High Knees 30 sec

Butt Kickers 30 sec

Lunge and Twist (twist to the side of the leg you lunge with) 30 sec

Squat to calf raise (squat and as you come up finish with a calf raise) 30 sec

Circuit #1 (no rest in between exercises):

2 Rounds:

Split Lunge (R) 20

Lunge Jumps 45 seconds

Split Lunge (L) 20

Squat Jumps 45 seconds

Split Lunge Hold (R) 30 seconds

Squat Pulses** 45 seconds

Split Lunge Hold (L) 30 seconds

After Each Round: 2 min SPRINT Cardio (Treadmill, Elliptical, Bike, Stair climber, or High Knees in place)

Workout Finisher:

4 minutes (do as many rounds as possible of the following)

10 burpees

15 mountain climbers/ea leg

10 knee tuck jumps**

** Squat Pulses= Start down in a squat, slightly go up, not all the way up, then back down. Think "mini squats"

** Knee Tuck Jumps= Start in a squat with your arms crossed in front of you, Jump bring knees up to arms)

And you made it! Shake those legs out, drink some water, and do some stretches or foam rolling! Some leg soreness is good, just make sure there is no actual pain. 

Hope you enjoyed this workout. Your legs will thank you tomorrow when you sit down!

Have any requests for a workout? Let me know! I will be sure to include it on a Fitness Friday!