I must admit it's been tough finding the motivation to get up and do a whole workout routine at home. Lately, if I can't get to the gym, I completely forget about the idea of working out for the day. However, after a really amazing session at the gym this weekend with my husband, I was compelled and inspired to get back on my "A" game! Especially after noticing that I am weighing less than my pre-pregnancy weight, I am determined to gain back some muscle weight. By making sure I am eating enough meals during the day (which usually can become super difficult with an infant) and working out at home when I can't get to the gym, I am hoping to be successful.
Below is the circuit I did which focused primarily on legs and glutes. Don't take this lightly though, I literally broke a sweat with this routine and it felt AMAZING!! My body was in desperate need for it.
5 min. Cardio:
1) Jumping Jacks (Timed for 1 min./60 sec.)
Break for 30 sec.
2) Jogging in place (Timed for 1 min./60 sec.)
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat above 2x
3) Burpees (Times for 1 min./60 sec.)
Break for 30 sec.
*Do not repeat.
4) Squats (25x)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x
5) Standing Leg Kickbacks (12x each leg)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above the knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x
6) Standing Side Leg (12x each leg)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above the knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x.
7) Donkey Kickbacks (12x each leg)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above the knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x.
8) Firehydrants (12x each leg)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above the knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x.
9) Bulgarian Split Leg Squats (12x each leg)
*For more intensity, use "HEAVY" resistance band and place about 2" above the knees.
Break for 30 sec.
*Repeat 3x.
At this point, my daughter was starting to get cranky and fussy. Apparently watching me workout from her Momaroo was not funny anymore as it seemed to be when I had begun my routine.
I quickly finished this workout with a nice soothing 3 minute stretch to cool down.
Try this routine next time your little one is napping or in a good mood to watch you, as mine was. I guarantee you will get your heart rate pumping and your legs feeling the burn.
...Sew This is Life!