Everybody’s talking about Pinterest lately. Amy mentioned it a while back on this blog too. When I initially signed up I got really into pinning motivational fitness photos and mantras. (You can check out my board here.) Lately though when I scroll through people’s fitness pins, my eye has been drawn to all the mini-circuit workouts that are being posted. For example:
Source: thinfithot.tumblr.com via Kathy on Pinterest
I’ve been stuck at home with a sick kid or two a number of times this winter. Each time that has happened I’ve had to motivate myself to get in my workout in a less than ideal environment. I get bored doing the same dvds over and over again but I also need a “plan of action” when I exercise at home otherwise I’ll get distracted by chores, children or the couch/dvr combo. So I started nabbing different circuits that I found on Pinterest and trying them out and after a little while I was inspired to start creating my own combinations. Here’s a super short one I made up for fun one night:
50 Jumping Jacks
40 Squats
30 Bicycle Crunches (Right + Left = 1 rep)
20 Static Lunges (20 right AND 20 left)
10 Push Ups
40 Squats
30 Bicycle Crunches (Right + Left = 1 rep)
20 Static Lunges (20 right AND 20 left)
10 Push Ups
Do this series THREE times through. If you’re feeling feisty, change the push ups to burpees.
On paper it looks simple enough, but just doing short cardio circuits like these for 15-20 mintues raises your heart rate and you’ll work up a pretty decent sweat. Not bad for when you’re busy and don’t have a lot of time to spare!
Are you on Pinterest? Are you inspired by the fitness boards too?
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