Feel the Burn!

Fact: I’m a brutally honest person. With that being said, today’s workout absolutely sucked, and not because it’s Monday.  I like to think I’m not the only person who hates cardio days, but the truth is: it has to be done.  I left the gym feeling like a bowl of jell-o (And I hate jell-o) but at the same time I was extremely satisfied with my workout.

 I don’t recommend this to everyone, but this morning I fasted. I know that my body can function through high cardio workout without feeling dizzy, nauseous, or lightheaded.  If you are the type of person who feels their blood sugar drop in the morning because they haven’t eaten all night, I encourage you to have a small meal before this workout . Ex: banana and peanut butter with a protein bar, or a handful of nuts. You don’t want to have a full stomach for this workout A) it’s uncomfortable and B) you will probably get sick.  Now for the workout:

Time to complete: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cardio:

·         15 minutes elliptical: Level 8 ( 1.51mi. Burned 150 Calories)

·         15 minutes treadmill Incline 4.0: 3 minute Walk ( 4.0mph) then  3 minute Jog ( 6.0mph) (1.19mi. Burned 140 Calories)

·         15 minutes stair stepper: Level 6 (56 floors. Burned 119 Calories)

Abs Circuit:

·         Stability Ball Pikes:  10 reps

·         6 inches: 1 minute

·         Flutter Kicks: 20 reps ( Or 40 if you count for each leg individually)

·         Reverse Crunches: 20 reps

·         Butterfly Crunches: 30 reps (Video Demonstration: Butterfly Crunches)

·         Penguins: 20 reps (Or 40 if you count for each side)

Complete circuit 2 times, resting 30-45 seconds between rounds.

 Glutes:

·         Cable Kick Backs: 10 reps Wt: 15lbs

·         Adductors with Cable: 10 reps Wt: 15lbs

·         Abductors with Cable: 10 reps Wt:15lbs

Complete circuit 2 time for each leg, resting 30-45 seconds between rounds