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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Use Your Rowing Machine to do This Lagree-Inspired Strength Workout
Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by adidas. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. If you're anything like me, switching up your workout routine is so important in helping to keep your body challenged and mind engaged. You'll never find me doing the same workout every day of the week! Right now, many of us are holed up in our houses amidst the coronavirus pandemic. But living the quarantine life doesn't mean that our fitness routines have to be ruined. There are endless workouts to be done, including ones that require just a set of dumbbells or no equipment at all. For instance, check out my 5 effective at home workouts. If you have gym equipment at home, there are even more workout options to get you moving. While I could do without an at home ... [Read More]
5 Effective At Home Workouts
Hi friends! How's social distancing life going? I know that for many of you, it's been an adjustment being home all day long with the coronavirus quarantine. Everything being shut down for much of the country means at home or outdoor workouts are your only options if you're trying to keep up with your fitness. Not being able to go to fitness studios has been a bit of a change for me as well. I used to go to baby & me yoga and a Lagree Pilates class on a weekly basis to break up my at home workouts. Nowadays, all of my workouts are in my home gym, and I've been going for long walks with my dog on the daily. I usually go for walks, but especially nowadays I feel like we all really need some fresh air after being cooped up home all day and night! If you're feeling less ... [Read More]
Get Your Heart Pumping with This HIIT Holiday Workout
Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by adidas. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. Happy December! This month means lots of holiday fun, but between holiday parties, travel, and shopping for gifts, it tends to also equate to our schedules getting a bit more hectic. With all of the holiday excitement taking over, it's easy to get thrown out of whack with your healthy living routine. But there's no need to panic! Eating some extra treats and having less time to exercise can be challenging for your waistline, but I truly believe it's all about balance and moderation. One of the 10 ways I avoid weight gain during the holiday season is to treat my workouts like a meeting I can’t miss. I typically look ahead to see when I'm able to fit in workouts ... [Read More]
10 Yoga Block Exercises
Over the last couple of years, I've really expanded the amount of at-home gym equipment and tools that I have. From an assortment of dumbbells and kettlebells to bands and weighted balls, I have a nice little collection to work with - not to mention my bike trainer, which has been getting a lot of use since I got it a few years ago. Usually I'll work out at a studio once or twice a week, take my exercise outdoors for something like a hike, yoga on the beach, tennis, or biking once or twice a week, and then a couple days a week, I exercise at home. I like mixing it up, and it's nice to have the option to quickly hop into a workout at home whenever I have time in my day. Awhile back, I bought yoga blocks to work on one specific yoga move (jump through/jump back movements for any ... [Read More]
Shoulder, Bicep & Leg Burner HIIT Workout
This HIIT workout combines upper body strength training with efficient leg-heavy cardio moves, including squat and lunge variations, for a butt-kicking workout (literally!) that focuses on the legs, shoulders & biceps. Keeping up with my goal of adding more HIIT routines into my workouts, lately I've been doing some interval training at home. I've done my election hangover HIIT workout too many times to count in the past year, and while I still very much have an election hangover (I think I'll continue having it every time I turn on the news for the next 3 years...), I wanted to come up with a new challenging go-to routine to switch it up. This HIIT workout really works the whole body, but it focuses most on shoulders, biceps and legs. All you need to do it is a pair of ... [Read More]