No Excuses – These Crazy Montanas

Every once in a while Max gets this grand idea that taking a nap would ruin his day. So selfish of him, right? When he does this, it puts a major damper on my workout plans. I decided that just because Max doesn’t take a nap, it does not mean I will skimp on my workout. I just have to get creative. I took my butt to the backyard and got my workout on. Everything I did can be modified! Remember to listen to your body!

Warm Up: 25 jumping jacks for three sets.

Set 1: 1 minute plank (if this is too much, go for thirty seconds!) I did this with my feet up on Max’s swing. This adds an extra core challenge. If this is too challenging or you don’t have a swing, just keep your feet on the ground. Remember to stay up on your toes. Don’t fall into your heel!

Repeat 3x through. I try to move through everything pretty quickly. Only rest for about 20 seconds between sets. This adds an extra challenge, and will also help get through the workout fast, so you can avoid too many messes that your littles may make while you are getting your sweat on.

Set 2: Mountain Climbers. 1 minute. You can modify by going for 30 seconds. It’s important to listen to your body. Remember to move quickly and stay light in your toes! Repeat 3x through.

Set 3: Alternating side plank. Hold a side plank for 30 seconds – 1 minute on each side. Think about keeping your belly button drawn to your spine. Don’t forget to breathe.

^^ but seriously, don’t forget to have your coffee first. 😉

Set 4: Modified Pull-Ups. I used the side of our swing set. Get as many reps as you can with good form, rest for 20 seconds and do it again! 6 sets of these babies!

Last but not least, don’t forget your calves! Find any ledge (stairs work great for these!) and knock out 30 reps of calf raises on each leg. Repeat 4x through.

Done! You should feel so good! Remember that even a quick, small workout will make you feel better than nothing at all. It is so important to be active everyday. Every little thing counts!

When mama’s happy, baby is happy. 😉

Happy workouts friends!!

XOXO

Tavia

You know those days where the thought of working out just makes you want to eat some ice cream and take a nap? Don’t lie.. I know it happens to all of us. I can’t be the only one. I had one of those days today. It took some major inner battles (and a couple cups of coffee) to get my butt moving. I tell you what, once I got in the groove, I was in it. My Pandora station was killing it and my body followed. Here’s what went down.

Thin Thigh Tuesday (Is that a thing?):

Warm up: 5 minutes on the elliptical. My warm ups are crucial to my workouts nowadays. It gives me a chance to find the right Pandora station and get ready to rock.

Set 1:

Curtsy Lunges: 1 warm up set of 20 reps per leg. Add dumbbells and get 15 reps per leg.

Stiff Legged Dead Lift: 15 reps with weight. I used the 25lb dumbbells. Listen to your body. Make sure you are isolating your hamstrings and glutes with every rep! If you are feeling it only in your back, your weight is too heavy!

1 minute plank.

Repeat 3x through.

Set 2:

Sumo squats: 25 reps with a weight you are comfortable with. Remember to keep your toes pointed towards the corners of the room, your hips tucked, weight in your heels, and your booty tight! 😉

Seated Hamstring Curls: 25 rep with a weight that is hard to move after 12 reps. Burn,baby, burn.

Push Ups: As many as you can on your toes, and then drop to your knees and get 10 reps.

Repeat 3x through

Set 3:

Stationary lunges: 20 per leg

1 minute on the stair climber at a level where you have to jog a little. It hurts so ~~bad~~ good.

V-ups: 20 reps

Repeat 3x through

Workout DONE! Remember to modify where you have to. Don’t use weights if it is too much, and cut your reps down if you are feeling light headed!

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Happy Workouts Friends!

XOXO