Wow, what a crazy week! After a film shoot this weekend, and a couple of gigs, I'm ready for the road trip that Micah and I and our good friend, Elizabeth are going on in l.5 weeks :-) Yay!!! I love Holden Beach! A few days of boogie boarding, and running on the beach are going to be amazing!
That being said, I don't plan to spend much time indoors. Morning workouts will work just fine, and I'll probably only do a 15 minute workout, utilizing body weight and a band, and for all you cardion junkies, circuit style strength training also provides cardio while giving you that lean muscle that you need if you expect to look "toned". Even though it's a circuit, this routine shouldn't necessarily be rushed. You need to think about the muscles you're using, in order to get the full benefit of the exercises.
Curtsey Lunges - These are amazing exercises for the legs! Start out standing, with feet hip-width apart and band anchored under your right foot. Maintaining tension in the band, take a step back with your left foot, stepping back and across with your left foot. Contract glutes and thighs, pressing through the front heel to return to standing. Repeat for time and complete reps on the other side before moving on to the next exercise.
Bent Row - Hinge from the hips. Abs in tight. There should be a straight line from your head to your hips. Anchor the band under both feet with 1 end in each hand. Contracting shoulders, pull band towards you, keeping elbows close to the sides of your body. Lower slowly. Repeat for time.
Plie Frog Hop- Standing with feet wider than shoulder width apart, hinge forward from the hips - straight line from head to hips, and squat down, bottom back behind you. Maintaining hinged position, lightly hop feet off the floor, or rise onto your toes. Press heels into floor and squat down again. Repeat for time.
Push Up - From knees or toes, with body in a straight line and abs contracted, and hand shoulder width apart. Lower yourself towards the floor, rise, pushing the floor away from you. Repeat for time.
The trick to this workout is that it uses multiple muscle groups, and it also uses large muscle groups, so that you burn more calories. Do you workout on vacay? How? Do you like vacationing where you can be active? Comment below! :-)
see you soon!
- Julie
Thank you for linking up with 2 Southern Gals TBT. I need all the fitness help a girl can get, so thanks for these great tips! Hope you have a great weekend!
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