Interval Training

Lately I have been trying to get my workout in before my husband leaves for work. But on the days when he has to leave by 6:45am, my poor sleep deprived pregnant body can't/refuses to get up by 5:30am. Instead I will do some cardio and strength intervals at home in my front room while the little one is still asleep. Although I did do one the other day when she was awake and she found it very entertaining. She especially loved the jump rope which made things a little tricky for me. She was actually a great personal trainer because she never wanted me to stop jump roping.

Here is an interval you can do with minimal equipment. I really am a fan of this kind of workout because you can get both the cardio and strength going at the same time.

Run/Walk: The 20-Minute Treadmill Hill Workout

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If you are wanting a little inspiration for your cardio workout today check out this workout-

Run/Walk: The 20-Minute Treadmill Hill Workout

I would say it is a beginner-intermediate workout. It starts out with a 5 minute warm-up and finishes off with a 3 minute cool-down. You could repeat the workout or finish with some steady walking or jogging.

Of course if you want something more intense just bump up the speed of the intervals or increase the time.

Keep up the good work!

CollageVideo.com- Workout DVDs

For those of you who do not belong to a gym, and like to exercise at home, or even for those days when getting to the gym is impossible, there are lots of exercise dvds you can do at home. You can check out Collagevideo.com and watch a quick clip of hundreds of dvds before you buy them.
I don't recommend buying them from this site because you can usually find them cheaper somewhere else. Try Wal-mart or Amazon.

Here are some that I recommend taking a look at-

Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training

Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones

10 Min. Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates with Ball kit

If you like dancing-
Dance with Julianne - Cardio Ballroom

If you are a Stepper-
Cathe Friedrich's Athletic Step
Cathe Friedrich's Cardio Hiit

Amazing Treadmill Workout!

Yesterday I ran a few miles on the treadmill and then I finished it off with a little manual labor. I turned the treadmill belt off and made my legs provide the power. It was the best workout. My heart rate stayed high and my legs were on fire. I had to keep giving myself a little pep talk to keep the pace quick. I loved it. Give it a try! Finish your next workout with 10 minutes of manual labor on the treadmill. It will burn major calories and tone your legs and butt. Who could ask for more.

Yours Truly,

PCFitness