When I do a total body circuit workout it needs to be three things:
So whenever you’re doing one of my total body circuits you can expect all of the above. In fact, if you’re participating in the 4-week #summersweatseries you’re totally feeling the burn from the past week of workouts {yes, they are tough for a reason, because you are so much stronger than you think you are}. And if you haven’t jumped on the #summersweatseries bandwagon there’s still time to join! You can get all the details here. And jump right into week two workouts with us!
So far the biggest feedback from the #summersweatseries is that all the workouts get you’re heart-rate up. Because if you’re anything like me you want to get your heart pumping and actually sweat during your workout. And if running isn’t your jam, this is a great way to supplement your cardio.
So I’m bringing you another heart pumping, cardio-intense workout paired with total body strength training to weave into your weekly routine.
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And while I love my heart-pumping circuit workouts, I’m a firm believer in not HIIT’ing it hard everyday. So if tabata and hiit aren’t your thing, I’ve got plenty of low impact, barre workouts for you. And while you’re at it check out my new Nourished 7-Day Refresh ebook for a 7-day, barre and pilates based workout plan.
Complete 12 repetitions of each strength exercise followed by 20 repetitions of each toning exercise. Repeat each strength and toning exercise x 3 sets {12 strength reps, 20 toning reps, 12 strength reps, 20 toning reps…}. Once you’ve completed all three sets of the strength and toning exercises, complete the 20 second tabata, with a 10 second rest x 4 cycles before moving onto the next circuit.
I recommend using a light-to-medium set of dumbbells {8-20 lbs}.
Tip: the wall sit toning exercises give you a chance to catch your breath while isometrically engaging your muscles to fatigue. Use this time to slow your heart rate and find your breath. Now that’s what I call some serious active recovery!
see video above for complete workout and proper exercise form.
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Complete 12 repetitions of each strength exercise followed by 20 repetitions of each toning exercise. Repeat each strength and toning exercise x 3 sets. Once you’ve completed all three sets of the strength and toning exercises, complete the 20 second tabata, with a 10 second rest x 4 cycles before moving onto the next circuit.
I just finished this. The tabatas are fun and pretty easy… The t raises are NOT! I was so tempted to drop the weights but pushed through. Torture! I would rather do 100 jump squats than 100 of those t raises. But overall I’ve saved the workout to do again because it got a good sweat in so thank you. I should add that I’m 16 weeks pregnant which might be another reason the t raises felt particularly hard lol
Anisah! You’re a total rockstar! Those t-raises aren’t easy that’s for sure. I love that you are continue to lift and build strength throughout your pregnancy, #fitpregnancy! Way to push through and so glad you loved this workout. xo-Lindsey