Make time for your workouts this holiday weekend and not excuses!
Happy 4th of July!!! It’s a perfect time to celebrate, grill, relax and partake in a few libations. It’s also a perfect time to catch up on a little training with or without your families. Why waste those precious extra days by becoming inactive, lethargic and idle. I know most of you are saying “I don’t have time to exercise on a regular day so how the heck will I fit in time over a fun filled, busy holiday weekend?” You can exercise in 30 minutes or less. So stop making excuses about your schedules and get down with your bad ass selves. I may have even said this to myself on super busy days when there don’t seem to be enough minutes, never mind hours, to fit it all in. The truth is, we all have the time to exercise. You just need to MAKE time for it!
Exercise in 30 Minutes or Less
It’s a common misconception that you need hours and hours of exercise to see any benefit. In reality, you can get a fantastic workout in 30 minutes or less if that’s all you have time for. Something is always better than nothing!
Since I don’t belong to a gym, I like to make my own workouts. Some require equipment but most don’t. Body weight exercises can pack a big punch in intensity. Plus, they can be done anywhere. My kids are with me most of the time so they either join in or I fit in my workout around them eating or taking naps. Bonus, if they decide to up the intensity for me by jumping on my back for added resistance!
Here are 3 of my favorite “30 Minutes or Less” workouts that will leave you sweaty, strong and smiling! This is by no means a green light to take it easy – push yourself, apply yourself and stay focused!
Butt Kicker Workout – Do each exercise for 50 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest. Repeat each round 2-3 times.
20″ AMRAP – Start with Burpees (woohoo!) and end with a plank. Get ‘er done. Try to get as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 20 minutes.
Done in 60 Seconds – Sorry to burst your bubble but this workout is not 60 seconds long! Each exercise is done for 60 seconds before moving on to the next. Repeat the sequence 2-3 times.
Which of these ways to exercise in 30 minutes or less will you be doing this holiday weekend?
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