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It’s officially winter, and while I’m not off trail running, hiking, and doing outdoor workouts like I was this summer, I am still certainly making it a point to be active.

Up until I moved to Colorado, I was a big time hater on the snow. Now I depend on it for a good chunk of my physical activity in the winter.

Skiing and snowshoeing for the win!

I’ve also brought my workouts inside – both by taking classes, training in the gym,  and training at home – especially on those bitterly cold winter mornings.

The winter workout I’m going to share with you today is the latter, and it’s sure to warm you up by it’s incorporation of cardio intervals. I actually first did this workout while I was visiting Florida over Christmas, so it brings back warm memories on a cold day, like today! (Although I have to admit, I’m a bit jealous of past-tense Paige!) Bonus points if you complete it wearing the most tropical colors of which you can think 😉

At Home Winter-val Training Workout

Set a timer for :30 of work and :15 rest. You’ll complete 5 rounds of the exercises below, which alternate strength + cardio. After reach round, take a :30-:60 break before you start again. If the exercise is unilateral, like the lateral lunges, complete :30 on each side, resting :15 b/w each side.

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Disclaimer: As always, check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program!

1. Lateral lunges: This is a great exercise that gets you in the frontal plane. Start from a standing position and take a big step to your right, making sure your toe is pointing forward. Push the hips back and descend into your lunge, pushing back up and into your standing position to finish.

2. Skater jumps: Make the lateral lunge dynamic by leaping from one foot to the other, softly landing on the ground before leaping to the other side again.

3. Pike presses: From a high plank position, walk your hands toward your feet until you form an inverted “V.” Keep your neck long as you look toward your knees. Bend at the elbows to bring the top of your head down toward the ground, and push back up. Progress by placing your feet on an elevated surface. Degress by placing your hands on an elevated surface.

4. Squat thrust w/ hand tap: Start in a standing position, and bring your hands to the ground. Jump feet back to a plank position, and jump both feet in, and then immediately back out. Then step each hand out in front of you, and then immediately back in. Repeat.

5. Side plank rotations with toe tap: From a high plank position, sweep your left leg underneath you and tap it in front of you as you rotate into a side plank. Return back to your plank, and repeat on the right side.

6. Split squat jumps: Ahh, one of my favorite exercises to hate! It burns so good 😉 Start in a split squat position, lowering down and then jumping up, switching your feet in the air, and safely landing back on the ground before descending into your next lunge.

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Winter Workout Tips:

• Pretend you’re working out in a warm, tropical place
• Utilize the space around you
• Wear blindingly bright, tropical colors
• Incorporate intervals to get your HR up and warm you up
• Make friends with the snow 🙂

What are some of your favorite winter activities?

Do your workouts change with the seasons at all??

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