Waking up is not easy – or at least it shouldn’t be. However after four weeks of waking up at 5:45 am for bootcamp, sleeping in isn’t easy anymore. My body has found its way into a early bird system…lucky me! Rather than hopping back into bed, I toss and turn until I find my way, restlessly, into the gym at my apartment complex. It’s weird to think that my body can itch for the opportunity to workout when so many are still asleep! Since I have to be at work at 8am, this morning’s gym session would be a quick one. With little to no time for the warm-up run I desire, I designed a personal workout that would start with quick cardio moves followed by a short and effective total body circuit.
The Warm Up –
- 5 minutes on either a treadmill or elliptical
- 2 minutes alternating jumping jacks and squats
- 30 seconds pushups
- 30 seconds high knees
The Circuit –
Perform each move for 30 seconds with a 10 second break in between exercises. Do three sets.
- 360 degree lunges – using 5-10 lb weights, lunge forward, to the right, to the back and to the left. Switch sides.
- Squat jumps
Perform each move for 30 seconds with a 10 second break in between exercises. Do three sets.
- Tricep dips off bench
- Shoulder raises to the front and to the side
Perform each move for 30 seconds with a 10 second break in between exercises. Do three sets.
Perform each move for 30 seconds with a 10 second break in between exercises. Do three sets.
- Deadlifts
- Reverse dumbell fly
Finish It Off –
- 1 minute mountain climbers
- 1 minute toe touches
- 1 minute mountain climbers
- 1 minute toe touches
- 1 minute plank
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