Summer Workout

NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY

33 Minute Interval Workout

This workout is quick, challenging and portable. Please work at your own pace. Just remember the last few reps of each exercise should be difficult and you should be slightly winded throughout.

3 MINUTE WARM-UP - jog or march, big arm circles, jumping jacks, butt kickers, big kicks

27 MINUTES OF INTERVALS - There are 8 exercises in your circuit that alternate between cardio and strength. Perform each exercise for 1 minute then move to the next exercise taking little or no breaks. After you complete all 8 exercises, rest for 1 minute (but keep moving with a march or light jog). Do the circuit 3 times through.

#1 - CARDIO - Squats or Squat Jumps

TIP: Remember most of your weight in on your heels and you should be able to see your toes.

#2 - STRENGTH - Surrender (arms are straight up as close to your ears as possible, you are coming down on both knees and then back up)

TIP: Keep your arms straight & alternate your lead leg

#3 - CARDIO - High Knee Jog

TIP: March for a low impact option

#4 - STRENGTH - Wall Sit (try to bring your legs parallel to the floor)

TIP: Keep your arms straight by your sides

#5 - CARDIO - Skipping (rope is optional)

TIP: Step Touch for a low impact option

#6 - STRENGTH - Push-ups (off your knees or toes)

TIP: Keep your core tight

#7 - CARDIO - Jumping Jacks

TIP: Try a squat jack to challenge yourself

#8 - STRENGTH - Superman (lying flat on your tummy, lift your arms and legs as high as you can at the same time)

TIP: Start out with five sets of 10 seconds each, with 2 second breaks between each set

3 minute stretch - try to hit all major muscle groups especially your quads, glutes, calves, chest and shoulders.

Other options for your summer holidays are to get outside for a brisk power walk, run or bike ride. If you like workout videos try one of my faves: Ripped by Jari Love (Get Ripped 1000) or 30 day Shred by Jillian Michaels.

Please e-mail me with any questions regarding any of these exercises. Also, let me know if you find this helpful; and I'll post an alternate workout later this summer.