Don’t let the Holidays Defeat YOU: At Home Workout Part 3!

This is part three of the at home workout series! This is the time of the year that most people don’t give themselves “ME” time. It’s easy to get caught up on planning meals, buying the perfect gift for everyone in the family, and of course baking yummy holiday treats!

This year, you should make it your goal to include ME time. All you need is 30 minutes. Take those 30 minutes, and DEFEAT the dreaded holiday weight gain. Go ahead and enjoy the yummy treats (in moderation!!!), and do a workout to stay guilt free! An added bonus to giving yourself a “ME” workout time, is it is a great DE-STRESS-ER…not that anyone would ever stress over the holidays ;)

Here is workout 3 of the home workout series, there will be more coming! ENJOY!

Appetizer:

Repeat 3x:

1. 45 run in place

2. 45 butt kicks

3. 45 jumping jacks

4. 45 high knees

5. 45 small jumps

*no rest in-between rounds*

Main Course:

*Try to complete circuits in as little time as possible. Take rest when needed in between rounds*

Circuit #1 

10x

1. 10 jumping jacks

2. 10 Burpees (modification: Squat to calf raise)

3. 10 push-ups (can be done on knees)

4. 10 sit ups (add weight for more of a challenge)

Circuit#2

  3x

1. 25 oblique crunches (L)

2. 25 side plank pulses (L)

3. 25 oblique crunches (R)

4. 25 side plank pulses (R)

5. 25 side v-ups (L)

6. 25 side v-ups (R)

7. 25 Bicycle crunches (SLOW)

8. 25 Bicycle crunches (FAST)

Circuit #4

3x

1. 30s Plank (Push up position)

2. 30s Left side plank

3. 30s regular plank

4. 30s Right side plank

Exercise Explanations:

Oblique crunch: This will be done with your opposite arm and leg. Crunch brining the opposite elbow to the opposite knee.

Side plank pulses: Holding a side plank, lower your hips to the ground, then back up.

Side V-up: Laying on your side, fold up trying to bring your same arm and leg together making a V.

Stay tuned next week for the "Black Friday" workout!