FITNESS FRIDAY: 15-Minute Cardio Workout

WHAT IS FITNESS FRIDAY?

You may be wondering, what is Fitness Friday? For me, Friday’s can be one of the hardest days to workout, with the exception of Monday. It just seems like I have a million things to do and can’t cram it all in. It isn’t because I don’t want to work out, I just seem to be much busier these days. Because of this, I thought that trying a new workout on that day would be a good solution.
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One week it may be trying a new class at the YMCA, a new HIIT workout, one of the Beachbody workouts I haven’t yet tried or developing my own to try.  
Take the time to learn a new workout. It will keep you interested in fitness. I know I tend to get bored easily, so throwing in a new workout each week really helps. I have come up with the below cardio workout for you to try. Post on my Facebook page when you complete the workout so we can support one another. Use the hashtag #fitnessfriday and #momwifefitnesslife. Enjoy!
Please consult with your doctor before trying any new workouts.

 THE WORKOUT

The workout is 14 different moves that will be done for 30 seconds each. Safely transition into the next move as you are ready, as quickly as possible. After you complete all exercises 1 time through, rest for 1- 3 minutes, a bit longer if you need. See how you feel after one time through but I encourage you to work your way up to 3 rounds (equaling approx 15 min. depending on how long you rest in-between). If you have any questions on how to do any of these moves, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help. Be safe and only do what your body is capable of.

1. Jumping Jacks – 30 Seconds
2. Butt Kickers – 30 Seconds
3. Pivoting Upper Cut – 30 Seconds – get into a low squat, pivot from left to right at your middle, alternating with uppercuts.
4. Squat Jumps – 30 Seconds
5. Front Kicks/Standing Toe Touches – 30 Seconds – alternate kicking your legs out in front of you reaching with the opposite arm.
6. Burpees – 30 Seconds
7. Skater Lunges- 30 Seconds
8. Switch Kick – 30 Seconds – alternate kicking legs out in front of you at a fast pace, picking up your legs as high as you can safely.
9. Star Jumps – 30 seconds – modify with touches instead of jumps if needed.
10. Reverse Alternating Lunges – 30 Seconds
11. Double Lateral Hops – 30 Seconds – with feet together, jump from side to side. Place a towel as a mark to jump over each time.
12. Plank Mountain Climbers – 30 Seconds
13. Step Touch – 30 Seconds
14. Push-ups – 30 Seconds – modify if needed.

Finish each workout with a great recovery drink. It helps replenish your body of the nutrients it needs.

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