Hi Everyone!
I have slacked off with working out this weekend. The stress of worrying about my nephew being in the NICU, and starting a new job a few weeks ago, has left me feeling 100% exhausted and worn out. I decided to take the weekend off of filming new workouts and blogging, and give myself some time to just relax and recuperate.
Dax is still in the NICU, but he is getting a little bit better every day. This week I plan on getting back on track with my workouts too.
I did some quick exercises just to keep my body moving, and get something in. Even though I was taking the weekend off, I feel better when I keep myself moving. You can check out my quick workout in the photo below.
Below I posted a link to a Full Body Bender Boot Camp Home Workout. When I filmed this workout I was super consistent with both my workouts and my running. I really want to get that consistency back into my routine. It seems like there have been a lot of challenges in my way lately. It’s time to re-focus. I can feel the differences in my energy, strength and endurance, and I want to get all of those things back on track.
I hope you all enjoy this workout.
Melissa
All Levels: Max reps during each interval. (60 seconds, 30 second Burpees)
or
Beginner: 10 reps, 5 Burpees
Intermediate: 15 reps, 8 Burpees
Advanced: 20 reps, 10 Burpees
1. High Knees
2. Burpee
3. Plank Jack
4. Burpee
5. Temple Tap
6. Burpee
7. Windshield Wiper Plank
8. Burpee
9. Ab Extension Pulse
10. Burpee
11. Warrior 3 Hop
12. Burpee
13. 1 Leg Hip Thrust (right)
14. Burpee
15. 1 Leg Hip Thrust (left)
16. Burpee
Repeat 1-3X
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| Plank Jack: In a forearm plank position jump your feet out as you would in a jumping jack. Jump them back together. That is one rep. |
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| Temple Tap Abs: Lay on the floor, lift your legs, and shoulder blades off the floor, hands at prayer position at your chest. Reach your elbow toward the top corner of the mat, following with your eyes. Bring your hands to center, and then repeat the motion to the left for one rep. Shoulder blades and legs stay lifted throughout. |
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| Windshield Wiper Plank: In a plank position step your foot out to the left, and then return it to central starting position. Repeat on the other side for one rep. |
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| Ab Extension Pulse: Legs and shoulder blades lift off the floor. Low back stays on the ground and arms extend over your head. Lightly pulse, keeping the movements of your legs and upper body small. Your abs should be pulled in throughout the exercise. |
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| One Leg Hip Thrust (part 1): Plant left heel on the floor with your knee bent at a 90 degree angle. Arms extend, fingers point toward your toes. Keep your right leg extended and foot flexed. |
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| One Leg Hip Thrust (part 2): Pushing through your planted heel and both arms press your hips toward the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from shoulder to knee. Press your heel toward the ceiling. The focus is on the movement of the hips. The leg will follow. Repeat this on the other side. |
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| Warrior 3 Hop: During Warrior III Pose the standing leg is slightly bent, back is flat, and your body hinges at the hips. Reach your arms and leg back behind you. Bring both feet together, hop into the air, and then perform this movement on the other side. |
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| Burpee: When jumping push up through the heels to spring toward the ceiling. |
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| Burpee: Jump up and reach as high as you can each and every time. |