Postpartum & Beyond: Week 5: Workout 29: Lower Body + Core Shaping Workout & Cardio Bursts -30 Minute Home Workout

benderfitness

8 years ago

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Hi Everyone!

Today’s workout will strengthen and shape your entire body, while providing a great fat burn. This is a throwback workout from last summer. Unfortunately I have been having a very bad workout week. Timing just hasn’t worked out in my favor, partially due to my own planning, and partially because my son has been off his daytime schedule a little bit the past few days. My mom thinks that he is teething already. I am going to try and get through this workout tonight. Even if I can only get though part of it that will be better than doing nothing.

I have also been very focused on decluttering and cleaning my house. We own too much, and I want to get rid of things. I don’t like the way a cluttered environment makes me feel. Do you think your environment impacts how you feel? There is a lot of research to show that clutter can actually increase stress levels, and make people eat a higher number of calories (particularly in cluttered kitchens!)

Anyway, back to today’s workout! This workout incorporates exercises for your lower body, arms, and core. The first section uses a dumbbell. Select a weight that is challenging for you. I used one 20-pound dumbbell, but you can use two dumbbells or change the weight to meet your needs. Select an amount of weight that is challenging for you, but also allows you to maintain your form throughout each exercise.

I kept my reps lower during this workout to make sure I was able to complete each exercise with proper form. Heavier weights will help you build muscle, increase your metabolism and burn fat quickly, so don’t be afraid to challenge yourself! If you don’t have heavy weights (or any weights!) you can complete the exercises with body weight only, and focus on getting in the higher number of reps with good form.

Have fun with today’s workout!
Melissa

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