Work Out ANYWHERE
Life, kids, long hours at work, tight on money...whatever the excuse is, there are times we just can't make it to the gym. We've all been there. Just as long as your not using that as an excuse to skip workouts, you have the right mindset.For me it all started when I was pregnant with my son. I was mentally motivated to keep exercising but sometimes the energy it took to get myself ready and drive to the gym and find activewear that fit was enough to discourage me. Not to mention being pregnant meant tons of restrictions and limitations with my workouts, I liked having some instruction to ensure I wasn't doing something questionable.Investing in a few, minimal pieces of workout equipment (a video & set of free weights) I now how the ability to get my workouts done without leaving the house. Being able to workout from home, the office or on vacation can not only be very convenient, it can be very effective with little to no gym equipment required and leaves little room for excuses...it straight up magical.
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From Home
Pregnant: On days I didn't' go for a walk or make it to the gym, I would do a DVD from the Tracy Anderson: The Pregnancy Project. There were 9 DVDs, one for each month of pregnancy which helped keep the home workouts interesting. The only thing I needed was myself and a set of weights I felt comfortable with using throughout the video (2lbs- 5lbs). The videos range from 35 to 55 minute workouts and center around muscular structure work that was rigorous enough to raise my heart rate. Gentle yet effective workouts that involve stretches, arm exercises, and leg and butt moves that helped me so much during my pregnancy. Another cool thing about the videos was that the trainer Tracy filmed the Pregnancy Project in real-time as she transitioned through her nine months. Overall, the workouts felt effective yet light enough to be done every day if I wanted. Inexpensive, easy, effective...I quickly became a big fan of working out from home.After: I loved the results from working out from home during my pregnancy however, I loved the convenience even more. Once Brock was born I found myself with new fitness struggles. Physically getting to the gym with a newborn at home seemed near impossible for months. Since I wasn't pregnant anymore, I needed to find a few strategy for working out at home. Since I was a fan of Tracy Anderson, I bought a few more of her regular workout DVDs (Bootcamp & Cardio Dance Express). I also adopted a handful of workout routines online that I would cycle through while Brock napped. This was one of my favorites that targeted upper-body.
Workout A
Equipment Needed: 2lb - 15lb free weights
Warmup:
15 Push Ups
Chest (Lay on workout ball)
15 Flys
15 Chest Press
Shoulders
15 Biceps to Overhead Press (easy transition)
15 Sitting down on chair, lean forward at waist with flat back. Palms facing forward bring arms up and slightly forward to shoulder height using lighter weight
15 Front Shoulder Raises
15 Side Shoulder Raises
15 Sitting down on chair, lean forward at waist with flat back. Reverse flies to shoulder height
Arms
15 Biceps
15 Tricep pull downs or extensions
15 Hammer Biceps
15 Overhead Triceps
End:
Hold low squat against wall for 1 minute
Hold plank for 1 minuteREPEAT 3 TIMES
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Away From Home
Traveling is no excuse to forgo my workouts, obviously this depends on the circumstances and destination. Some of my favorite experiences while on vacation have been when I am able to explore the area on a run or take a class that I couldn’t find back home. However, if that is not the case, finding a workout routine online and training with bodyweight is enough to do the job well too. This video is from last month on our vacation to Florida with some of our best friends. It was pouring outside and the kids were stir-crazy so the Dad's took the kids somewhere so my friend Leigh and I could complete a workout in the beach rental. It wasn't glamorous but we were out of breath and sweaty so we know if was effective. This workout can be done anywhere and targets lower-body. https://youtu.be/3--9a_A-q9A
Workout B
Equipment Needed: None 20 Jump Squats40 Standing Squats40 Backward Lunges40 Slit Squats20 Step Ups each side (we used the coffee table)20 Push Ups20 Walking Lunges20 Dips20 Side Lunges20 Jump SquatsREPEAT 3 TIMESLove: One thing that I have learned through my experience is that being able to workout from anywhere has a lot to do with ones mindset. Instead of letting my obstacles become the excuse to skip a sweat session, I would practice getting better at overcoming those. Sometimes we try to be everything for everybody and are left feeling like we didn't show enough love to our mind and/or body that day. All you need is 30 minutes, part of a workout DVD, going for a walk or run is not only physically effective, it's proven to improve your mood as well.Have a thought or workout to share? Please comment below or send me an email to shawna@peacelovestyle.com. Thank you so much for reading!Xo, Shawna