I have a confession to make: I’m a weekend workout wimp. Generally,
one of two things will happen over the weekend. One, I get “too busy” to work
out, having made lots of plans. Or two, I am
so ready for a break by the time the weekend hits that I decide to
be as lazy as possible.
I have been better about finding a nice balance between the
two lately, but I’m still working on it. It’s like I use up all my productivity
during the week and have nothing left by the time Friday hits. Does that ever
happen to you? I am not trying to make excuses for skipping out on exercise
during the weekends, but rather I’m trying to be honest about what’s really
going on. And I’m hoping that by writing about it, I will be able to hold
myself more accountable.
So today, in an effort to both motivate myself and others to
keep on exercising during the weekend, I’m posting a few quick and (almost)
painless workouts. Each one takes just a few minutes to complete and doesn’t
require any special equipment. My plan is to try at least one of them out over
the weekend, and I’m hoping some of you will, too. Who’s up for a challenge? If
you are, then keep on reading!
Workout #1: “No Excuses” (found at Daily Spark)
- :60 Chop Squats
- :30 Charlie’s Angel Lunges (each side)
- :30 Kneeling Crunches
- :60 Push-Up Planks
- :60 Rise ‘n Raises
- :60 Triceps Presses
Workout #2: “Easy Abs” (found at Back On Pointe)
- 20 Crunches
- :15 Plank
- 10 Mountain Climbers
- :15 Plank
- :10 Side Plank (ugh, I hate
these!)
- 10 Vertical Leg Crunches
- 20 Bicycles (try subbing flutter
kicks if these bother your hips)
- 30 Scissor Kicks
- :15 plank
Does anyone else ever lose themselves reading inspirational
quotes? I know I do. I’ll log into Pinterest, go on Facebook, or scroll
endlessly on Tumblr—all the while eating the inspiration up. I love the
beautiful pictures people put them on. I love the power of the words. I love
the drive and the desire and the need to be fit. I love it all.