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]
strength workouts
15 Move Quickie Hotel Room Workout
Hi friends! I missed my second post last week due to a fire breaking out in a neighboring town of mine. With smokey skies clouding up the view from my house and the fire rapidly spreading due to insanely high winds and very dry conditions, for a few days it was hard to think about anything besides keeping my family safe. This was the first time I've had a fire dangerously close to me since moving to California, and it's a surreal experience packing an emergency "just in case" bag. Besides some important documents, my computer, camera, wallet, phone, and a few pieces of expensive/sentimental jewelry, I really couldn't think of anything else to bring. It was a reminder that while I obviously really, really didn't want my house to burn down, what matters most is that my husband, ... [Read More]
The Cycling + Strength Circuit Workout of Threes
What kind of workouts have you been getting into lately? I've noticed that when I get crazy busy, I tend to stop getting as creative with my workouts. And since April was a hectic month for me, my workouts were not all that exciting. I had been going to some fun classes that were challenging me, but the first thing that goes when my schedule is packed is fitness studio visits. After all, not having to drive to studios saves time in my day! I was also traveling for half of the month, during which I snuck in quick morning workouts before full days. Oh, but I did go on an awesome hike during my quickie getaway to Idyllwild! No matter how busy I am, I make it a priority to workout. I tell myself, no excuses! Truth be told, I have exercise ADHD, so my "boring" workout stretch is ... [Read More]