Strength Training and Some Yoga

Thank you to everyone that viewed my last post :) I really appreciate it and I hope it was helpful! I know how exhausting motherhood can be, and we often times put our own health on the back burner, so I really hope these exercises will help you.

I bet a lot of you, like me, have a hard time finding a time to do the workouts. I have found that doing it during one of Lottie's cat naps is best for us. If she wakes up I just hold her on my rest periods, and when I get more strength I will be able to hold her while I do the lunges and squats (that's an option for some of you that have already been working out for a bit).

What are some times/ways you have been able to work exercise into your schedule?

I know it can be hard, but lets keep with it! Today is toning/strength training workout. I hope you like it!
*Always remember that good form is the most important thing!!
You can start and finish with the yoga poses below.

Round 1:
5-10 Pushups, quality over quantity
10-15 Bicep Curls, use a good sized weight
10-15 Tricep extensions
Rest 1 Minute
Repeat 3 times

Round 2:
30 seconds Jumping Jacks
10-20 Narrow Stance Squats
30 seconds Mountain Climbers, see how to here.
Rest 1 minute
Repeat 4 times

End with some yoga stretches such as these (try to hold each one for 30-45 seconds)

At Home Cardio

Hey there peeps! So I have been a slacker when it comes to posting some workouts and I have to apologize for that! It is nearing the end of the semester here so things are pretty hectic. But don't worry, I am still doing my workouts, I just haven't posted them. I have also been working on a new website that will incorporate all the things on this blog but will also include videos and pictures so that is taking up some of my time as well.

This one I am posting today is a high intensity workout that can be used for cardio. It is meant to be fast pace and hard, but of course they are always adjustable to fit your level! Don't get scared because the circuits are longer, I promise its not bad! It is a great fat burner so try it out!

*If you have any questions about how to do any of these moves, please don't hesitate to ask. 

Front Kicks

Circuit 1:
20 Jumping Jacks
30 seconds High knees
30 seconds Butt kicks
6 Jump Squats
10 Front Kicks, each leg
30 seconds of Mountain Climber
Rest for 45 seconds to 1 minute

Circuit 2:
6 Burpees
20 Jump Jacks
5 Split Jump Squats
10 Front Kicks each leg (can be done with or without the lunge) 


30 seconds knee raises/march in place
15 seconds High Knee
15 Seconds Butt Kicks
Rest for 30 - 45 seconds (or longer if you are beginner)

Circuit 3:
30 Jumping Jacks
40 seconds of Jump Rope
5 Burpees
20 seconds jog in place
15 seconds Run in place
Rest for 30 - 45 seconds

Circuit 4:
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Lateral Jumps
5 Jump Squats
30 Seconds Jump Rope
5 Tuck Jumps
Rest for 30 - 45 Seconds

Circuit 5:
20 Jumping Jacks
25 seconds of High Knees
5 Squats (can be narrow, plie or moderate, just try to go deep)
40 seconds marching

Make sure to stretch and cool down.

Go through it completely once then try again. Repeat all or any 5 of the circuits as many times as you can. Do as much as you can in 30 min. If you are pooped after 1 Round then that is fine! Just listen to your body and do all that you can! 

Photo Cred: acefitness.org
Lateral jumps

Photo Cred: womenshealthmag.com
Front Kicks with lunge

No Gym - No Equipment Workout

Body Weight - No Gym - No Equipment
Level: Beginners (if it is too much just modify reps and time, but make sure you push yourself!)

Here is a quick workout that can be done at home without ANY equipment

Circuit 1:
15 Medium Stance Squats (legs hip distance or slightly wider apart)
20 Jumping Jacks
15 Crunches (don't ever pull on your neck)
15 Side Plank Raises (each side)
Complete 3 Rounds

Circuit 2:
30 seconds Mountain Climbers
15 Calf Raises (flex hard at the top)
25 Russian (Mason) Twists
Complete 3 Rounds

Circuit 3:
30 seconds High Knees
5 Slow Push-ups
30 second Plank
Complete 3 Rounds

Here is a picture of a Side Plank Raise and High Knees, click the links above to see Mountain Climbers and Russian Twist pictures.

Photo Credit: womenshealthmag.com

Photo Credit: sassyfitgirl.com