Monday Workout: New Stuff!

Every once in a while, we need to change things up to keep our bodies from getting too bored.  I love my usual workout format, but this week, we’re doing a shorter circuit and doing four rounds, just to keep things fresh.  (Obviously, do more or fewer circuits and adapt exercises as usual for appropriateness!)

 

There are also two new exercises in this workout.  The 1 leg balance with arm wave works like this:  stand on one foot with the other knee lifted so the thigh is parallel to the ground, arms at sides.  Then lift the arms out to the side and overhead.  Lower back to the side.  That’s one rep.

 

The db (dumbbell) pullover works like this.  Begin lying on your back (yay!).  Hold a dumbbell in both hands over your breastbone with arms just slightly bent (as if your arms were parentheses) (I like parentheses.).  Lower your arms toward the floor over your head, stopping just before the weight touches the ground.  Return to start.  That’s one rep.

 

jacks or plank jacks	20
1 leg balance with arm wave	10
curl to overhead press	20
curtsy	20
db pullover	20
Russian twist	10