The Cold Penguin

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Exercise in Review

Ok, my goals.  Um, not so much.  I told you from the start I’m not good following fitness goals.  I’m more of a “do what I feel like doing today” exercise kind-of girl.  But I still want to focus on my goals.  Maybe this coming week?

I still did lots of exercise though, so I am not disappointed in myself!

Here are a few of my favorites this past week.

Every now and then, I need a dance type routine.  You know, like they did in the 90s?  The problem is, I’m not a dancer in the least.  I spent my childhood years in gymnastics, so my body is trained to tighten up, stay straight with pointed toes.  Swinging hips was a no-no and incredibly hard for me to do.  I look crazy when I try to dance, so taking any dance type class in public is out of the question.  But, I do them at home and look silly, have fun and burn calories in private.

This one by Christi Taylor is one of my favorites.  You can change-up the intensity to fit your needs, it makes me sweat and is fun.  Some of the moves totally take me back too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC9S6oH3zC0

If you are short on time, try this video from FitSugar.  It’s PlyoJam – which is a combination of plyometrics and dance moves, and a lot of fun!  It just under 11 minutes, you can get your heart pumping!

If you are looking for six-pack abs, this Cardio + Abs routine from Peanut Butter Fingers will definitely help you get there.  I did this routine in about 22 minutes and man were my abs burning (which I LOVE!).

cardio abs

Finally, a full body toning routine that I created myself.  GASP – yes, I made up my own routine.  I was unable to attend my group exercise classes for personal reasons, so I made my own class at home.  It definitely made me sweat and the arms portion – ouch!

Full Body + Cardio

Hope this inspires you to go workout!
Happy exercising everyone!

 

 

 

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