OK, getting up at 5:30 AM & driving to Bush airport is never fun. It can really throw your day off, especially if you are used to waking up at 8 AM, daily…even without an alarm….even on the weekend. Well, it “could” throw you off, but only if you let it.
However, when I tell you that the following workout woke me up, I feel there is no need for coffee or black tea anymore…well, I have to have my tea….but check it out:
Warm Up: 3 minutes of Jumping Rope
1. Bench Step Up (switch sides 30 secs. in/bench is 16″ high)
2. Swimmer/ski squats with Resistance level 4 tubing
3. Elevated Pushups
4. Low Dips
5. Jump Rope
6. Abdominal Pull Ins on bench edge
Each exercise is performed for 1 minute, non-stop, consecutively after the other, without rest (re you getting the picture here…lol). Once all 6 exercises are complete, rest for 1 minute and repeat the circuit again.
Finish off with what I call “The Bonus Round.”
5 minutes of non-stop step ups on the bench, alternating sides at the 2.5 minute mark. This really had the thighs and boo-tocks burning, but was worth it.
I completed the workout with 5 minutes of stretching. It got a bit steamy right near the end of the workout. Thus, I kept myself hydrated thorughout the workout. Remember to always have your water nearby.
OK, now it’s time to eat my brunch:
Tempeh (thanks E Rock for putting me on to this….I love it), Wild Rice, and Broccoli stir fried in low sodium soy sauce, Mrs. Dash spicy seasoning, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper.
Have a powerful day, and expect only the best!
Sincere~
“The People’s Trainer”©