Hey, there!

I’m loving the discussion going on over in yesterday’s post about low-fat vs. low-carb. Such an interesting topic!

Yesterday was a busy day of LOTS of writing, online client check-ins (pssst! I still have 2 openings for September – email me if you’d like to learn more about my online training programs) errands, in-person training, and finally, an 8pm volleyball game. Those 8-and 9pm games get me, you guys! I always end up so jazzed afterward that I have trouble sleeping, and then have to wake up early the next day to train. I’m still working out how to best deal with that.

One thing on Tuesdays though – I have about a half hour between my morning clients and teaching my morning spin/TRX class to get in my own workout. This 30-minute bodyweight workout is perfect for that timeslot!

It’s also a good choice if you’re traveling, have limited equipment, or are just feelin’ working out at home. I don’t know about where you are, but it’s been in the 90’s A LOT lately, but this week it’s cooler. I just might take this workout outside 😉 Join me?

We can file this one under: OH HELLO SHOULDERS!

This workout utilizes those big muscle groups, thanks some kick-butt compound exercises. It’s a full body workout and you’ll get huffing and puffing pretty quickly as well.

If you love bodyweight workouts, be sure to check out my E-guide: Body Weight Burn: Your 12-Week Guide At-Home Workout Guide to Creating a Strong, Lean Physique 

If you are looking for a workout program that you can do at home, lose body fat, and create a strong, lean physique with fun, but challenging workouts, Body Weight Burn is for you.

For a limited time only, I’m offering Body Weight Burn to you at 20% off of its retail price. Just click here to buy and enter the code: glutes at check out.

Bodyweight HIIT Workout You Can Do in 30 Minutes

It can be done anywhere, but does require a bench or a sturdy surface about knee height or slightly below. As always, please check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program!

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*if the exercise is unilateral, complete 10 on each side.

Single Leg Squat

From a standing position with a bench or sturdy chair right behind you, lift one leg off the ground, and sit back into a squat on your working leg. Make sure to keep the knee tracking over the ankle, and push through the heel. This is an advanced exercise. Modify by keeping the non-working heel on the ground.

Triceps Dips

With your weight supported on your hands and your hips just off of the bench, keep your shoulder down away from your ears as you lower your arms to 90 degrees. Keeping your hips close to the bench, press back up.

Bench Jumps

Stand directly in front of a bench, and swing your arms back into a jumping position, land on the bench, absorbing the impact. Safely step back down, and repeat. This is an advanced exercise. Modify by completing step ups.

Pike Press

With your feel on the bench, bring your hands directly under your shoulder, your hips in the air, and your face looking toward your knees. Slowly lower yourself down several inches, and then press back up. Modify by keeping your feet on the ground.

Up/UP/Down Plank

In a forearm plank position, press up to a high plank/push up position, and then another level up onto the bench. Then lower back down the way you came up. Make sure to keep the abs braced, flutes squeezed, and hips faced toward the ground.

Bulgarian Split Squat

Standing in front of the bench, place your non-working leg on it behind you. Lower into a squat, making sure to push the weight through your front heel, and that your knee stays behind your toes. Push through the heel to return to standing.

A few notes:

-My outfit is gray on grey on gray (is it grey or gray?!) I like me some grey.

-I am grimacing like no other in those up/up/down planks

-These exercises are all in my Body Weight Burn E-guide (along with more than 100 other exercises!) and are great for not only breaking a sweat and getting a good muscle-burning workout in, but also for increasing your relative strength, which is so important.

-One more time: check with your doc before completing any new workouts.

Soo…are you going to try it??