After a long, long winter, summer is finally here! I know how it can be difficult to get active and get moving during the slow colder months. This is that time of year when you feel like getting moving again and getting active! Yay for motivation!
I know for many moms it can be hard to find time to make it to a gym or get in a full workout at home. Today, I’m talking to you all about ways you can sneak in a workout while you are at the park or in the backyard playing with your kids. All you need to complete this workout is YOU. Wild children running crazy around you the whole time is excepted! Have fun with your kids as you do this. Use it as a chance to have fun with them.
Warm Up
Start with jumping jacks to get your heart rate up and warm up your muscles then go down for 10 push ups to warm up your arms (modified, put your knees on the ground).
Tip: Keep a flat back, booty down.
PiYo Lunge with a Glute Lift
Sit into a deep lunge on the right side, jump to a left side lunge, then lift your right glute. Repeat on other side. Deep left lunge, jump to a right lunge, then lift your left glute. Do 10 on each side, more advanced try 20 each side!
Tip: Keep your knee behind your toe when you lunge, land soft when you jump, and lift don’t swing for the glute lift.
Tricep Dip
Put your arms directly under your shoulders. Dip down to engage your tricep.
Tip: Keep your arm close to your body to really focus on your tricep. Bend your knees for modified and straighten for more advanced.
Cross Mountain Climbers
Engage your core and get your heart rate back up as you quickly pull your feet into your chest. Try for 30 seconds, if you are up for a challenge go for 1 minute!
Squat Jump Ups
Find a park bench or a platform on the playground. Do a squat then jump up onto the platform. Jump back down and repeat. Repeat for 20 reps.
Tip: Be sure to keep your knees behind your toes as you go down
NOW go PLAY with your kids, or go back through the workout one more time!
