This is my first fitness post and I’m so excited to share it with you all! I made a short video that teaches a core workout that will also indirectly work your whole body. I have been working with the same trainer off and on for about 25 years and this is a version of a workout that I recently did with him. Please know that I’m not a professional trainer, just a girl that has been working out for most of her life. I am a certified yoga instructor, but this video isn’t yoga, it’s a workout that anyone can do, anywhere.
You don’t need any equipment to do this short workout, just yourself and maybe a mat, but that’s not even a requirement. I hope you enjoy!
If you don’t even have the 10 minutes it takes to do this video, you can always sneak a little exercise in throughout the day! Here are a few ways…
Do a short sequence of exercises…10 jumping jacks, run in place for 45 seconds lifting knees as high as possible, do 10 push-ups and 10 squats (repeat if time allows).
While brushing your teeth, do 30 squats.
While sitting at your computer, do isometric holds, clenching in your stomach for 10 seconds, relax and repeat. Do the same with glutes.
Walk quickly around the block or take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Do plies while waiting on the microwave or waiting for the pasta water to boil.
Do 10 – 15 pushups on the side of the counter.
Every little bit counts when it comes to exercise and while these may sound silly, if you do these simple exercises every day, it will make a difference.
Please check back for an exciting fitness challenge that I’m announcing later this week! It’s time to get in shape for summer and for life!
Throughout the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more fitness tips as well as healthy recipes to go along with this workout!
Love this video ! What about those of us that have wrist injuries and can’t put so much pressure on our wrists? Any suggestions?
Hmmm I’ll have to do another video!
This is so fabulous! I love your video and girl you are in such great shape! That is what years of living a fit life can do for us! Can’t wait to see more! Now I gotta go workout!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
You’re too funny! Can’t wait to work with you! This is gonna be fun!!
P.S I downloaded your ebook too and can’t wait to read it!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
Yay! Thanks so much! I would love any feedback you have!
You’re an inspiration, Suzanne!
I’m going to do this workout starting today. It’s perfect for my problem area, the Buda Belly.
I agree with you on adding small workout during the day. I am currently climbing the stairs to my upstairs TV room 10 times several times a day in preparation for an up trip to Alaska.
Looking forward to reading your e-book too!
Awww thank you! I hope you like the e-book. Climbing stairs is one of the best ways to burn fat!
Can’t wait to hear about your trip to Alaska…it’s on my bucket list!
And squats during a commercial……don’t count just keep going!
I have wrist issues also and I adjust by doing exercises on my forearm 🙂 Suzanne love this video and your backyard! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Suzanne, wow you are in good shape! Any advice for me? I have lower back problems and often core workouts aggravate the issue, which is frustrating. I realize I need a strong core to have a strong back. I’ve been doing some form of yoga, Pilates, and stretching almost daily for years, also chiro, acupuncture, injections and physical therapy- with no improvement. I will try this workout, with modifications. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Xo Heidi