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Gratitude Gains: A Thanksgiving Workout for a Healthy Holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of delicious meals and quality time with loved ones. However, staying active during the holiday season is essential for maintaining your well-being. This Thanksgiving, embrace a fitness routine that complements the festivities with our at-home workout. Let’s dive into a routine that will not only keep you moving but also allow you to express gratitude for your health. Workout Details! Turkey Lunges: Giving Thanks with Every Step Start your Thanksgiving workout with Turkey Lunges. Imagine holding a turkey in each hand as you alternate lunges. This exercise not only targets your legs and glutes but also serves as…
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Boost Your Cardio with High-Intensity Running Intervals
Are you looking to elevate your cardiovascular fitness and burn more calories in less time? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the answer! In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a powerful running interval workout that will push your limits and leave you feeling energized. *Benefits of Running Intervals:* Running intervals offer a myriad of benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to increasing your metabolism. These short bursts of intense effort followed by periods of recovery challenge your body in a way that steady-state running can’t. HIIT has been proven to enhance endurance, maximize calorie burn, and boost overall fitness levels. *Running Interval Workout:* Warm-Up: Before diving into the intense intervals,…
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Revamp Your Treadmill Routine: A Dynamic 30-Minute Workout for Results
Are you tired of the monotonous treadmill routine? We get it. Running or walking on a treadmill can sometimes feel like a never-ending journey to nowhere. But what if I told you that your treadmill workout doesn’t have to be mundane? By incorporating variations in speed and incline, you can transform your treadmill session into a dynamic, challenging, and engaging workout that delivers results. The 30-Minute Treadmill Workout Warm-up (5 minutes): Start off easy. A 3-minute walk or light jog at a comfortable pace without any incline sets the tone. Gradually pick up the pace for another 2 minutes to get your body ready for the main workout. Main Workout…
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Energize Your Runs with this Post-Run Bodyweight Workout
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting on your fitness journey, adding a bodyweight workout after your run can be a game-changer. Not only does it enhance your overall fitness, but it also targets different muscle groups, promoting strength, agility, and balance.* The Perfect Post-Run Routine Complete Each Exercise for 45second with 15seconds rest. (Start Each Exercise on the Minute – EMOM Style) 1. Jumping Jacks: Igniting the Cardio Flame – Begin your post-run routine with two minutes of jumping jacks. This classic move not only boosts your heart rate but also shakes off any residual stiffness from your run. 2. Bodyweight Squats: Building Leg Power – Drop into…
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Kettlebell Chaos: A High-Intensity EMOM Workout to Supercharge Your Fitness
EMOM stands for “Every Minute On the Minute,” which is a popular format for high-intensity interval training. In a 25-minute EMOM workout with a kettlebell, you’ll perform a different exercise at the start of each minute and then rest for the remainder of the minute. Here’s a simple 25-minute EMOM kettlebell workout. Each round ins 5-minutes total, repeat as many or as few times based on your ability and time availability. Give this Kettlebell Chaos Workout a Try! Minute 1: Kettlebell Swings Minute 2: Kettlebell Goblet Squats Minute 3: Kettlebell Lunges Minute 4: Kettlebell Russian Twists Minute 5: Kettlebell Deadlifts Repeat this sequence for a total of 5 times for…
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A 4-Week Fitness Plan for Beginner Success
See “The Power of Taking Baby Steps: Why Walking Before Running Is Crucial for Beginners in Both Running and Lifting” post for more background on the below fitness plan. This workout aims to gradually build strength, endurance, and mental resilience while minimizing the risk of injury. The workout includes a combination of walking, bodyweight exercises, and gentle stretching to provide a well-rounded introduction to fitness. Here’s a 4-week plan: Week 1: Building a Walking Foundation Week 2: Introduction to Bodyweight Exercises Week 3: Progressing with Walking and Exercises Week 4: Balance and Progression Remember, consistency is key in your journey from walking to running and lifting. As you progress, you…
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EMOM Upper Body and Cardio
Todays workout is a two for one circuit workout an EMOM Upper Body and Cardio. When I am struggling to get myself to workout, or am digging for excuses to skip my workout I usually combine two EMOMs. I create two separate five minute EMOMs and either do them back to back to create one long workout or complete one full EMOM and then the other. With this particular workout below I would recommend doing the workout as a 10min circuit. Five minutes of Cardio EMOM followed by five minutes of Upper Body EMOM. Adjustable Dumbbells HERE (Bowflex from Amazon – Affiliate Link) Why EMOM Are Effective for Runners: Click…
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Lower Body and Treadmill Circuit
Try this lower body and treadmill circuit, if you are short on time and want both a cardio and strength day. Your legs will definitely feel this one! Cardio and strength workouts are great if you get bored during traditional workouts. They keep you switching thing up and moving! This circuit is also great if you get bored on the treadmill, but need some speed work. I completed this particular workout yesterday. I was feeling a little lazy since the weather has been so bad. This workout was perfect. I was able to get in a great speed work running day along with a solid leg day lift without thinking…
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Lower Body EMOM for Runners
Lower Body EMOM for Runners!
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Speed Workout for 5k Training
Below you will find a speed workout for 5k training. This workout would also be great to add to base training or into a marathon build for some extra speed into the legs. 400s are a great way to get the body to turn over. I also think speed work keeps training plans fun. Switching things up will keep you excited about your training plan and getting out the door everyday! If you have questions about pace. Or any questions. Please Reach out, or leave a comment! Happy Running! More Treadmill Workouts HERE! More Workouts Here! Pinterest HERE
