Intro to CrossFit Post 2 + Another Beginner Workout

 

 

If you read my last post about CrossFit you know that it's a lot of functional movements at a very high intensity. In other words, you workout as hard as you can as quickly as you can. It's tough, and we haven't even been to our first full class yet!

 

 

Our second class included learning more moves that we would be using during our regular sessions. We learned how to properly do a dead lift (turns out it's NOT a back exercise like I originally thought - whoops!), cleans, wall balls and burpees. All of these moves were very hard and took me a while to get a hang of. After we went through the movements with the coach several times to work on form, he let us loose to do a modified WOD that incorporated these movements.

10 Reps for Time

5 Dead lifts

5 Cleans

5 Wall balls

5 Burpees

 

It took every ounce of effort and energy for me to finish. At about rep 7 I was struggling and knew I had to stay mentally strong to finish. It took me 21:11 to get through it (a lot slower than I hoped) but I finished. I'm proud that I was able to do that and now have a goal time to beat for next time we do a similar workout.

 

I know there are a lot more CrossFit moves that we didn't cover during our introductory classes but I am looking forward to learning more as we go. Our first real class is tonight and I can't wait! I'll report back soon -- that is if I can still type.

 



What is CrossFit + Intro Workout

 

Jay and I recently bought a Living Social deal to try out a local CrossFit gym. I've been wanting to try out CrossFit for a while and this was the push I needed to do it. We went to an introductory class last night and although we did 1/4 of what we normally would do when we are there, my butt was still kicked. I loved the high energy and how quick the workouts are. I left there a sweaty mess and I can't wait to go back to see what more is in store for us.

 

Not familiar with CrossFit? CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity. Basically, you bust your butt and work really hard in a short amount of time for an extremely effective form of exercise.

 

We practiced form for the 5 moves we would be doing later during our Workout of the Day (WOD). Our trainer had us do a 400 meter run around the building to warm up and then we got into the moves for the day. We focused on squats, push ups, sit ups, box jumps and kettle bell swings. Turns out, I was doing most of these moves incorrectly before and didn't even know it! It was nice to have someone checking on my form and letting me know what I was doing wrong so I can work to correct it. After we got our moves down it was time for our WOD. Here's what we did

 

10 minutes AMRAP (as many reps as possible)

5 Squats

5 Push ups

5 Sit ups

5 Box jumps

5 Kettle bell swings

 

 

This is a fraction of what they normally do for a workout and I was toast! It was nice to put the moves we learned into action to see how much we could push ourselves. I was able to get 8.4 reps in (almost through the squence 9 times in 10 minutes). The box jumps were killer at the end!

 

I can't wait to go back tomorrow night to learn some more moves to apply to our routine. I will keep sharing these workouts with you on the blog so you can try CrossFit out too! Just make sure to watch videos online for correct form and don't push yourself beyond what your body can handle. It takes time to work up to what the experts are doing!

 

What do you think? Have you tried CrossFit before? Would you ever give it a try?

 



Quick, Effective Tabata Workout

 

 

Ever hear of Tabata before? Want a quick, extremely effective workout? Keep reading! The basic formula for Tabata training is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest. The key is to get as many reps in as possible during the 20 seconds. It doesn't seem like that long but trust me, it's killer! I love that you don't have to spend hours at the gym to get an amazing workout in. Don't have that much time and zero equipment? This is your answer.

 

I put together the following workout that will take you 4 minutes to complete and can be repeated up to 3 or 4 times for maximum effect. Keep in mind that your heart is a muscle too and you need to give it rest days between doing Tabata exercises.  

 

 

So, what did you think? Do you have any Tabata moves that you love? Share them in the comments!

Fitness: Full Body 24 minute Bootcamp Workout

I've been beyond busy lately and between work and wedding planning, there hasn't been that much time left to workout. I feel so much better, awake, balanced, have reduced stress, etc. when I'm working out. I need to make it a priority, even if my time is limited. Lately I've been much more efficient with my workouts and get them in my day in 30 minutes or less.

I've done this quick and very effective workout twice now and it's left me a sweaty panting mess. It's only 24 minutes long and is a full body workout. I hope it kicks your butt as much as it does mine!

You'll do 3 sets of burpies and pushups with a minute of rest between each set. Then you'll move on to abs with plank twist and v-ups. Don't rest for more than a minute between each exercise. If you need form cues on any of these moves YouTube is an excellent resource! No matter how good in shape I am, burpies always kick my butt! 

What are your favorite full body exercises? Let us know if you try this in the comments below! 

Fitness: Tips for Working Out During the Week

If you're like me, it's hard to stay motivated to workout during the week when you're busy with work. Adrianne and I work a 9-5 desk job and sitting all day does not help our fitness levels. I've come up with a few tips that have kept me motivated throughout the week and wanted to share them with you if you're finding yourself in the same situation or just want to become more active. 

1. Put all of your workout clothes in a gym bag the night before. This will ensure you have everything you need and will be ready to go the next day. 

2. If you workout before work lay out your clothes right next to your bed and put everything else you need for work right by the door (don't forget some kind of breakfast!). I'm not a morning person so early morning workouts before work don't usually work for me. When I occasionally drag my butt out of bed I've noticed this trick helps a ton.

3. Write down your scheduled workouts for the week in your planner. If I see that I have arms scheduled for my workout of the day, I know skipping it will throw off my schedule for the week. It helps keep me accountable and keeps track of what I've done.

4. Go with a friend. Luckily they have installed a gym where I work so I can run down there for a half hour on my lunch. I usually go with another coworker to help keep me on track and motivated to actually do it. I've found that going on lunch really breaks up my day and gives me an extra boost of energy in the afternoon. If you can get away from your desk, even to just go on a walk, you'll notice a huge difference in your productivity later in the day.

5. If you start to try to talk yourself out of going to the gym remember this: the sooner you start the sooner it will be over and you'll never regret working out but you really will regret not going. That always gets my butt in gear! If I'm not feeling it for the day I cut my workout a little short. However, I've noticed that as soon as I get going, I usually feel great and get a boost of energy to keep going. 

Have I convinced you yet that you should go workout today? What little tips or tricks do you use to keep yourself motivated and on track? 

Adrianne's Current Workout: Part Four

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Over the past week I’ve written about the chest/shoulder, bicep/back and tricep/forearm exercises I currently perform as part of my weight lifting routine. It’s time for part four—legs! Out of all the exercises I do, legs are definitely the most challenging for me. I feel like I’ve been improving my strength, but I have a long way to get to where I want to be.

Quads rotation

• Squats
• Leg press
• Horizontal leg press
• Squat machine
• Hack squats
• Lunges

Hamstrings

• Hamstring curls
• Hyperextension machine
• Stiff-legged deadlifts

Calves

• Seated calf raises
• Squat machine calf raises
• Horizontal leg press calf extensions

In addition to these exercises, there are a few forms of cardio that I try to do on a regular basis that help work my legs—running, elliptical machine and stair climber. I don’t work out my legs as often as I’d like, but I’m hoping to make this a bigger part of my routine over the next few weeks. 

Share with us—what exercises do you perform to keep your legs in shape? 

Adrianne's Current Workout: Part Three

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Over the past week I’ve written about the chest/shoulder and bicep/back exercises I currently perform as part of my weight lifting routine. This is part three, where I’ll share the exercises I do to work out my triceps and forearms.

Triceps

• Tricep dips (using bodyweight or assisted machine)
• Skull crushers
• Rope cable extension
• Overhead rope cable extension 
• Tricep pushdown
• Dumbbell kickbacks
• Cable one arm tricep extension 
• Push-ups

Forearms

• Dumbbell wrist curls (palms down and palms up)
• Behind the back cable wrist curls (using bar)
• Reverse grip barbell curls

For triceps, I usually do four sets of four different exercises. When I started workout out, triceps is actually the area of my body where I noticed the quickest gains. It’s one of my favorite muscle groups to work. I don’t perform my forearm routine as often as I work out other muscle groups, but it’s still important to do every so often. No one wants big, toned upper arms and scrawny forearms. :)

Stay tuned for part four! 

Adrianne's Current Workout Routine: Part Two

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Last week I wrote about the chest and shoulder exercises I currently perform as part of my weight lifting routine. This is part two, where I’ll share the exercises I do to work out my biceps and back.

Biceps

• Alternating dumbbell bicep curls
• Barbell curl
• Seated bicep preacher curl machine
• Seated incline dumbbell curls
• Rope cable curls
• Cable curls

Back

• Seated row
• Lat pulldowns
• Kneeling row
• Shrugs
• Pull-ups
• Barbell deadlifts

With both of these muscle groups I also do four sets of four different exercises. Also, pull-ups is something you can incorporate before any workout no matter which muscles group(s) you plan to lift.

Where I’ve noticed the biggest gains after upping my strength training game is my biceps. I’ve been able to double the amount of weight I lift and am able to see a lot of definition. I also used to neglect working out my back, but I’m glad it’s now a part of my routine. 

Stay tuned for part three! 

Adrianne's Current Workout Routine: Part One

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I’ve been lifting weights for quite a while now. In the past few months, particularly in training for the Warrior Dash, I’ve tried to build strength by adding more to my routine and strength training at least four times per week. I’ll share my current strength training routine. Here’s part one broken down by muscle groups:

Chest

• Barbell bench press
• Low cable chest flyes
• Chest press machine
• Cable crossover
• Push-ups

Shoulders

• Barbell shoulder press
• Bent over low-pulley side lateral
• Side deltoid (barbell) raise
• Front deltoid (barbell) raise

I typically do four sets of each exercise. Of course depending on the exercise, I use more or less weight and vary the reps. And, I usually work out one major muscle group each time I strength train. Depending on time or my workout schedule for the week I may do two muscle groups. Some combinations I’ve done are back/biceps, chest/triceps and abs/core + any other muscle group.

I’ve noticed a lot more definition in my upper body as a result of the strength training I’ve been doing. My muscles aren’t huge, but I am definitely more toned. I’m happy with my results so far and plan to keep it up.  

Stay tuned for part two! Do you work out your chest and shoulders? What strength training moves do perform?

Guest Post: Get In Shape With Your RightFit

Think back to Thanksgiving. The season for drinking, eating, and lounging had just begun. You spent a week eating heavy yet delicious food, and tipping back a few beverages. Immediately following Thanksgiving, t'was the season to gain a solid 5-10 pounds. This was the tipping point. You knew that you had to do something to better your life. It was New Years Resolution time. You made a promise that starting on January 1st, 2013, you were going to jump on the path to health and fitness. Fried foods were out of the question. You bought a gym membership and planned on going six days a week. You planned on significantly limiting the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed. 2013 was going to be the year for you to get in the best shape of your life!

Fast forward to today. February is in the rear view, and you'd rather not remember the amount of times you visited the drive-thru. You're still hanging onto your gym membership, but you're paying close to $40 a visit at the rate that you go. It was easy to think that you wouldn't drink, but you can't help but pour yourself an extra glass of wine at the end of a long Winter's day. This is all completely normal, but how do you get out of this rut and back on the fast track to fitness? The solution: Hire a personal trainer. Whether you are looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just improve your overall level of fitness, a personal trainer will help you set and achieve your goals. 

There are countless benefits of working out with a personal trainer, with the most important being injury prevention. Proper guidance from a trainer can help your muscles develop in a challenging yet safe way. Trainers address your awareness of activating muscles used in each exercise, and they know the right combination of exercises and stress proper form. Another benefit of personal training is motivation. Having someone provide your reinforcement for your efforts is important regardless of where, when, or why you exercise.

Some people are wary to hire a personal trainer because they think they can’t afford it. This is an unfortunate fallacy because the cost of a session varies from trainer to trainer. What most people don’t realize, is that they can split a session with a friend. This not only makes personal training much more affordable, but the component of training with someone else will elevate the intensity of the workout and increase your motivation.

To find the right personal trainer for you, visit www.rightfitchicago.com.

Health & Fitness: Foam Rolling

I recently purchased a foam roller to use at home and I have no idea how I ever survived without it. I had used it here or there when I still had my gym membership but didn't use it consistently. I now use it every single night before I head to bed. Haven't heard of a foam roller before? Listen up, your life is about to change.

There are SO many benefits of foam rolling. Taking the time to unwind after sitting at a desk all day or relieving your  muscles after a hard workout is so important. Foam rolling helps relieve tension buildup in your back and shoulders (my favorite thing to work out on my foam roller), prevents your muscles from getting too tight after an intense workout and can help with flexibility. Runners out there: foam rolling really helps with IT band tightness and you can prevent so many running and exercise related injuries if you take the time to foam roll.

It may seem really silly at first (and it will probably hurt) but it is so worth the effort. I can't tell you how much stress and tension relief I've gotten with mine -- it's like a massage that you can get whenever you want and you can control how long you stay on what body part and how much pressure you apply. Nothing is greater than that!

Check out some of my favorite ways to use a foam roller on FitSugar.com. This will help you get the basics down and you can go from there.

Have you tried foam rolling before? What is your favorite way to prevent injuries?

5 x 15 Butt Workout

On days when I don’t make it to the gym but still want to squeeze in a quick and effective workout, I have a few go-to routines depending on which body part I want to target. When I want to target the butt area, here are a few moves you can do at home. All you need is a mat!

Roll out your mat and get on all fours—all of these exercises are performed from this starting position. And, like the title of this post suggests—do these five exercises fifteen times. 

1. Leg kickbacks: From the all fours position, lift one leg up and bring your knee to your chest. In a fluid motion, press your leg out behind you so that your leg is straight. Be sure to squeeze your butt muscles as your leg becomes fully straight. Bring your leg back in toward your chest.

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2. Leg pulses: Place your leg straight out behind you and point your toes. In quick movements, pulse your leg up about 9 – 12 inches always returning to your leg to its original position.

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3. Leg raises: Place your leg straight out behind you and bend your knee to a 90 degree angle so that the sole of your foot is facing the ceiling. Tighten your muscles and pulse your leg upward as if you’re pressing your foot to the ceiling. 

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4. Leg curls: Place your leg straight out behind you and curl your foot in so that it touches your butt. Return your leg to its starting position. 

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5. Side lifts: From the all fours position, left your leg a big off the mat and slow swing your knee out to the side (kind of like a dog near a fire hydrant).

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Do all of these exercises with one leg without stopping or resting your leg back down on the mat. Then, switch legs. Try to complete the routine at least three times. I usually try for four or five rounds.

Fitness: HIIT Treadmill Workout

I tried this high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout on the treadmill last Friday and was sweating buckets when I was finished. It was so effective and since the speed, intervals and incline kept changing it kept my body guessing the entire workout. HIIT is the best way to get a high fat burning workout in that will really challenge your body in the least amount of time. 

Make sure you properly warm up and cool down to get the best results. Listen to your body -- if it doesn't feel right don't push yourself! Scale the speed or incline down a bit if you need to and work your way up.

What did you think of this workout? Do you have any other HIIT workouts you love?

Fitness Review: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred

During the winter months it is very hard for me to get motivated to workout. I'd much rather curl up with a good book with the fireplace going then drag myself to the gym. I recently purchased the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred for a quick solution that I could do at home. I've been adding it into my weekly routine about 1 to 2 times a week depending on my schedule. 

There are three different levels of workouts that all follow the same format: three different circuits that include three minutes of strength, two minutes of cardio and one minute of abs. There is a warmup and cool down to give you a complete workout. I really like the format because your heart gets pumping during the strength, goes crazy during the cardio and then you have about a minute to recover while doing abs before you start a new circuit.

I figured with small hand weights these exercises would be easy. I was proven wrong. I started out doing level one for a few weeks, moved up to level two and have tried the third level a few times. You can really tell the difference between the levels and they are all challenging no matter what stage of fitness you're at. 

There are two different people you can follow along with: advanced and intermediate. It's great becuase if you're not quite at the next level yet you can follow along with the intermediate routine and still get a great workout. I thought 20 minutes would not be a very effective workout but I was mistaken -- these workouts are not a joke! 

I don't think I could do this routine for 30 days straight like the DVD promotes becuase I get bored easily and need some new challenges. However, if you're fine with doing the same routines over and over again this would be a great training plan to start with without having to hire a personal trainer.  

If you're looking for a quick, effective workout you can do at home with just two hand weights and a little bit of room you should give this a try. I'm glad I have this to keep my workouts fresh and motivate me when I don't feel like going to the gym. 

Do you have any fitness DVDs you do at home and love? We're always looking for new workouts to add to our routine!

The TV Workout

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If you’ve ever had one of those nights where you just can’t bring yourself to go to the gym but want to get some kind of exercise, you can try what I call the TV workout. If you’re watching a television show that is on for one hour, about one-fourth of that time is spent on commercials. That’s 15 minutes of stuff you probably don’t care about. Why not use that time to squeeze in a few moves to get your heart pumping?

Commercial break #1:

• 50 jumping jacks
• 10 push-ups
• 10 squats

Commercial break #2:

• 10 burpees
• 15 mountain climbers
• 30 seconds of high knees

Commercial break #3:

• 30 seconds of butt kicks
• 10 plie squats
• 30 seconds marching in place while making arm circles

Commercial break #4:

• 50 jumping jacks
• 30 seconds stepping side-to-side
• 10 side lunges

Commercial break #5:

• 10 push-ups
• 20 walking lunges, alternating legs
• 20 squat pulses

Of course you don’t have to follow this routine exactly—it’s just something to give an idea of what kind of moves can be squeezed into commercial breaks. If you can do more, go for it! Something else I like to do is break out my exercise ball or yoga mat and do some stretches or ab exercises while I watch TV. It makes me feel productive while I’m relaxing and watching my favorite shows.

What are your ideas for squeezing exercise in on lazy days?

Fitness: Stability Ball Core Workout

 

I did this stability ball workout  for my core last night and I'm SO sore today. After Thanksgiving indulging this was exactly what I needed to get me back on track!

 

You'll want to do each exercise 10 times and repeat the whole thing 3 times to complete the workout. The mountain climbers were the HARDEST thing ever and I felt those immediately. Make sure you do 10 of those with each leg so 20 total.

 

Enjoy!

Let us know if you tried this one and what you thought! Do you have any other killer core workouts we should try?

 

 

Quick Jump Rope Workout

If you can’t make it to the gym, but want to get in a really good cardio workout at home, pick up your jump rope!

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Below is a jump rope workout you can follow to get your heart rate way up. The key is to incorporate a few different moves of varying intensity to challenge your body.

Warm-up:

As with any workout, you need to warm up first. Lay your jump rope on the ground so it’s in a straight line. Then do the following:

• 0:00 – 0:30: Walk in place
• 0:30 – 1:00: Jog in place
• 1:00 – 1:30: Jump in place
• 2:00 – 2:30: Slalom – jump side-to-side with both feet together, each time landing on the opposite side of the rope
• 2:30 – 3:15: One foot side-to-side – jump over the rope on your right foot
• 3:15 – 4:00: One foot side-to-side – jump over the rope on your left foot

Pick up your jump rope and do the following:

• 4:00 – 5:00: Slow jump – your pace should allow for one skip over the rope then one small jump without the rope passing under your feet
• 5:00 – 6:00: Single jump – jump rope so that the rope passes under your feet each time you land
• 6:00 – 7:00: Double jump – jump high enough so that you can pass the rope under your feet twice before landing
• 7:00 – 8:00: Alternating feet – each time you jump land on the other foot 
• 8:00 – 9:00: One foot – lift your left foot off the ground and jump rope using only your right foot
• 9:00 – 10:00: One foot – lift your right foot off the ground and jump rope using only your left foot
• 10:00 – 11:00: High knees – same as alternating feet, but make sure to bring your knee up in front of you with each jump
• 11:00 – 12:00: Butt kicks – same as alternating feet, but make sure to bring each foot backward so it hits your butt with each jump
• 12:00 – 13:00: Double jump
• 13:00 – 14:00: Single jump
• 14:00 – 15:00: Alternating feet
• 15:00 – 16:00: Right foot only
• 16:00 – 17:00: Left foot only
• 17:00 – 18:00: Single jump
• 18:00 – 19:00: Double jump
• 19:00 – 20:00: Slow jump

If you want to cut the time of this workout, cut out 10:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 20:00 and make it a 15-minute workout.

If you want to make the workout more challenging, you can jump side-to-side or front-to-back as you do your slow, single or double jumps. The change in direction will ramp up the intensity. 

Did you try this workout? Let us know in the comments!

Walking Treadmill Hill Workout

I've been on a walking kick lately and love changing up the incline and speed to challenge myself. I made a fun workout to share with you all that will leave you a sweaty mess at the end. It really worked my core and was a great cardio workout!

Things to remember:

1. Please do a proper warm-up and cool down! This is such an important step.

2. Do NOT hold on when doing this. I know it will be steep when the incline increases but you burn 30% more fat if you don't hold on.

3. If you're not feeling challenged enough crank up the speed! Or if you're struggling knock down the speed a few notches but keep increasing the incline.

4. Have fun!

Did you try this workout? Leave us a comment and let us know! Do you have any other challenging walking workouts to share?

Health & Fitness: 10 Ways to Stay Active at Work

Like many of you, Adrianne and I work an office job 8 hours a day (at least) 5 days a week. That equals a lot of sitting and not much activity. I used to be a server and between running around to my tables and lifting heavy plates I didn't have to worry too much about remaining active. Since switching over to the desk job my activity level has decreased dramatically. I've come up with a few tips for staying more active throughout the day and hope they help you too!

1. Take a break at least once an hour to get a glass of water, hit the restroom or just take a quick lap around the office. Sitting all day is really hard on your body and breaking it up really helps. My future husband is a Physical Therapist and told me that I really need to be getting up every 10-15 minutes. Although that is ideal, not much work would get done!

2. Use your lunch break to get away from your desk. I used to eat at my desk during my lunch while continuing to work. Now I either leave the office and go for a walk, go window shopping or go to the gym. Our work recently installed a fitness center and I've been utilizing that on my lunch break on most days. Not only is my workout already done but it really breaks up the work day.

3. Schedule your workouts and write it down in your calendar. I keep a calendar in my purse and I log all of my planned workouts for the week. If they vary at all after I've planned them out I make the changes so I can keep record of what I did each week. It keeps me accountable and like any other "appointment" on my calendar, I feel like I have to do it.

4. Make workout plans with a friend. Go for a walk and talk about life. Help each other out  through a challenging weights workout. I've found that when I workout with a friend it doesn't feel like working out. Time goes by so quick and before I know it -- the workout is done!

5. Buy and wear a pedometer. Studies show that people who wear a pedometer on average walk a mile a day further than those who don't. Add that up and that's 7 miles a week! I know if I was wearing one I would be much more conscious about how many steps I was taking.

6. Always take the stairs. This may not apply to you if you work on the ground floor (or 57 stories high) but I've found that taking the stairs to the 4th floor every day has really helped give me some extra cardio. No matter how good of shape I'm in, I always find the stairs to be such a challenge!

7. Park farther away. Not just at work but everywhere. It's so easy to stay in your car and hunt for that perfect close parking space. Think about how many extra steps you could get in if you just parked a little farther away.

8. Instead of calling or emailing a coworker -- go walk and see them! I find it's so easy to hide behind my computer all day and not have any face-to-face interaction. If I would get up more and go visit my coworkers in person, not only would I move a lot more but I would be able to interact with my colleagues. Win-win if you ask me. 

9.  Work on your posture. It's so easy to slump down and look at your computer screen all day. Make a conscious effort to suck in your belly, pull your shoulders back and sit up tall. It's great for working all the muscles in your core and is so much better for your body. 

10. Do stretches at your desk. It will help get your blood flowing and give your body a small boost of energy. I find that stretching really helps when I'm super stressed at work -- it clears my mind and helps me focus. 

Those are just a few of of the many things you can do each day to get some more activity into your life. I find it's always nice to have a friendly reminder from time to time. 

Are you doing any of the above to stay more active? Do you have any other ways that you use to get more activity into your day? 

Health & Fitness: Circuit Workout to Make you Sweat

Time is one main issue I have with working out. There is never enough time in the day to get everything we need to done. An easy thing to skip? Your workout. Guess again. With this short circuit workout all you’ll need is about 25 minutes. That’s right – no gym equipment necessary.

Do each following moves for a minute with 30 seconds break in-between. If you are not familiar with any of these exercises please Google Image or look on YouTube for some proper demonstration.

Jumping jacks
Squat Jumps
Pushups (straight-legged or knees bent)
Frog crunches
Jump rope
Plié squats
Tricep dips
Bicycle crunches
Ski jumps
Front lunges
Side planks
Ab twists
Burpees
Side lunges with leg raise
Triangle pushups
Planks with knee twists

Afterwards be prepared to be a sweaty mess! Be sure to check with a doctor before changing your fitness routine. Listen to your body – if it doesn’t feel right, DON’T DO IT!

What did you think of this 25 minute circuit workout? Are there other quick workouts you enjoy?