This HIIT workout is a 50-minute full body routine! All you need is a set of dumbbells and an interval timer. There are several kinds of workouts that I consistently incorporate into my routine, and high intensity interval training (HIIT) is one type that I'm a big fan of. HIIT basically equates to a workout with timed periods of high intensity training, followed by short periods of recovery time. Check out some of the proven benefits of HIIT. It's effective, which is one of the reasons why I love it. Another reason why I'm a HIIT fan is that I often feel like the workouts fly by, partly because I tend to only focus on the interval at hand and not think about how much more I have to do (like I often do with, say, cycling.. I think, "Aw man 10 minutes down, another 20 to ... [Read More]
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Work Those Christmas Cookies Off with This HIIT Workout
Merry Christmas week to all off those that celebrate it! I'm popping in today to share a new interval training workout. I used to do HIIT routines all the time, and have recently gotten back into them. My favorite one has been my election hangover HIIT workout, and I figured it was time for a new sequence. With all of the holiday treats around, I've been making sure to squeeze in regular sweat sessions - even if that just means 30 minutes of cycling at home or a quickie kickboxing workout. This routine takes 40 minutes to complete, and the premise is simple: 10 rounds of 2 different exercises, and the tempo is 30 seconds of work with 10 seconds of rest. It's a routine that will efficiently work the entire body and keep you mentally engaged. I use 15 pound dumbbells, and any ... [Read More]
Total Body Cycling Circuit Workout
Happy Friday friends! What's on the agenda for your weekend? A few things I have going on are a party to attend, plans to go to brunch with my hubby, and the final evaluation of the 6-week fitness challenge that I've been participating in happening. I'm looking to beat all the numbers I had set at the beginning evaluation of the challenge, but more on that to come! Speaking of working out, today let's chat about exercising at home. While I often workout at my HIIT studio, exercise outdoors, pop into my yoga studio or try out a new gym, I also enjoy being able to workout at home sometimes. My guest bedroom also doubles as my fitness room, and it's nice to have the option to just pop in there for a quickie workout when I don't have a lot of time to sweat. Typically I do workout ... [Read More]
The Work-Off-Those-Holiday-Treats Cardio Workout
'Tis the season to be jolly... and to be faced with many options of sweets and treats to enjoy! I'm all for indulging in moderation, but to avoid weight gain and feeling low-energy during the holidays, I try to offset those extra drinks, desserts, and heavier food than I usually eat by making sure to fit my workouts in. In the spirit of active living throughout the holidays, today I'm sharing a workout that you can do whenever, wherever - no equipment required. I laughed a little when I titled today's workout, because I don't really like when the instructors at this barre studio I take classes at from time to time make comments about 'working off that drink/dessert/bread you had last night.' I workout because it makes me feel strong, healthy, and happy, and that's what I like my ... [Read More]