Cardio by YouTube

by Jenni in

I love my cardio workouts... Especially when they can be done on a treadmill or in the comfort of my own cozy home. ​There are some great cardio workout videos out there that are 45+ minutes. As much as I love them, it can be difficult for me to get 45 minutes of cardio, plus shower, plus hair and make-up into a day. For those busy-bee days, I look to the amazing Amanda Russell and some other fantastic, quick cardio workouts.

Cardio Kick

I found this cardio video while scanning youtube for some great workouts that take less than thirty minutes. This Cardio Kick workout came up and I became super excited. It is pretty rare that I think about a workout all day until I can do it, but for this one, I did. ​

Amanda Russell is fantastic. She can fit some great muscle toning, fat burning exercises into less time than it takes to do most anything. ​This workout is no exception. You will be sweating by the end and burn quite the high calorie count. The workout is a circuit that lasts about 20 minutes and is comprised of some jogging, jumps, floor activity, and kicking (of course).

I would totally recommend this if you get bored during long workouts or most circuit routines. The time between activities is quick and each exercise goes by quite fast. Loved it. ​

BeFit in 90 Cardio Workout

The BeFit in 90 workout system may have a post of it's own soon enough. BeFit is an incredible YouTube channel that has some massive fat burning, muscle building, workout videos. Most of there workouts are by a few different trainers and aggregates workout videos by trainers like Jillian Micheal's and Denise Austen. 

The BeFit in 90 is a workout system that lasts 90 days. This cardio workout video is one in the 90 day line-up, but is good on it's own too. The short circuits and high intensity will help burn fat while building muscle. Best of all, everything about this video is geared towards the busy person. ​The workout is intense, but it is over in less than ten minutes. This would be great to do on it's own when time is tight, or as a warm-up before yoga!

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Your Spring Body Workout

by Jenni in

Florida has been a tricky-trickster with it's chilly weather lately. I keep having to remind myself that spring is right around the corner. Time to get out of hibernation and work towards that, do I dare say, bikini season.

This workout is one of those by the amazing Amanda Russell. She is so fantastic, like a little workout genie I would like to carry with me all the time. The Spring Into Your Spring Body Workout gets the fat melting and carbs burning with plyometrics and cardio. Plyometrics and cardio are one of the best combinations for seeing workout results. It does not take long to get a good workout when plyometrics are involved, so enjoy this spring body workout that will only take 10 minutes away from your day and use that extra time to get that itty bitty poka dot bikini. You earned it!

For more plyometric and cardio workouts, check out 300 in 30, 15 Minute Fat Burn, and Fast Track to Fit.

15 Minute Fat Burning Workout

by Jenni in

The days when our work is long and our workout is cut short are just the times we need a 15 minute fat fat burning routine. Most people can fit 15 minutes of anything into their schedule, let's make it a workout that will give great results and take little time. This mix of cardio and plyometrics will get that fat melting off and help tone the muscle we already have. The resistance bands are used to kick this workout up a few notches and get some serious fat burning, calorie melting results!

Warm-up with one minute of jogging in place or jump ropes. Complete each exercise for 30 seconds, then rest for 30 second before completing the next set. Do four sets, total. Cool down by walking in place and stretching.

Squat-Kicks

These do a number on the bum, inner thighs, and outer thighs. Legs are shoulder width apart and body is straight. Bend legs and squat dow. Rise up slowly and kick right leg straight out to the side. Alternate to left leg during the second and fourth set.

Lizard Walk

Great for back, arms, and abs. Start in push-up position. Lift right leg up so it is parallel to the ground, then bend towards your arm. Hold, then bring back to starting. Complete right side together, then left during second and fourth set.

Tires

These are great for the legs and abs. The higher you lift your knees, the better a burn you will get. Legs should be shoulder width apart. Run forward for four counts, then back for four counts like you are stepping into giant tires.

Kneel-Down Chop

Goodness, I loved these from last week's workout with Jillian Michaels. They do a number on your arms, abs, and bum. For this workout, we will be using resistance bands instead of weights. Start with right leg lifted and bent at 90 degrees and hands to the right of your head, arms bent. The resistance band should be held under the left foot. Bend down and tuck right leg in. Twist torso and straighten arms to the left. Rise back up to starting. Complete left side during second and fourth set.

Torso Twists

These are great for burning fat in our mid section! Get into push-up position. Twist hips to the right while dipping down slightly so hips are almost touching the ground. Hold, then twist to the left with the same movement. Be sure to keep back straight and lower with the arms only, hips should be rotating only. Alternate from side-to-side for 30 seconds.

Mix it up and do the second set in a lowered plank position, if desired!

Elbow to Knee

A great heart pumping, core building, glute burning, end of the workout! Start with feet hip width apart and hands interlaced behind head. Elbows should remain out to the side the entire time. Lift left leg so knee is bent and at chest level and rotate torso so elbow and knee are touching. Alternate legs as quickly as possible for 30 seconds.


Side note about the pics: The photographer/husband thought the outfit was a bit 80's and decided the pics should be in an 80's motif... If I had my way, every picture ever taken would have this coloring! 15 minute workout out, 80's flashbacks, and smizing- what more could we ask for ;)