Last night I spent a good 30 minutes on Pinterest. I initially went on the site to help my sister find some pictures for a slideshow she’s putting together for work, but as any of my fellow pinners out there know, you can’t spend less than five minutes on the site.
Before I knew it, I was pinning away and lusting after this necklace…
(Yes, I totally added that hyperlink to make it easy for one special and handsome husband to find.)
I also fell in love with these boots…
(At just under $500 dollars, they are a steal! 
Hyperlink added for the benefit of you ballin’ ladies out there… AKA not me.)
And then I laughed at this little cartoon and emailed it to Ryan because who doesn’t love a little dino love?
One thing I did not expect to find on Pinterest? Workout ideas!
Once I stumbled upon a neat workout idea on the site, I started searching for more and felt inspired to try one of the workouts I pinned at the gym this morning.
Workout
Today’s workout began with the upper body workout I found on Pinterest which comes from the Tone it Up site:
(Source)
Cool huh?
It was a super fast workout, but the combination of the push ups and the back-to-back planks got me sweating right off the bat. Phew!
Since I finished the pyramid workout pretty quickly, I added some more strength training exercises to my workout and completed three sets of the 15 repetitions of the following exercises:
- Tricep pulldowns
- Bicep curls
- Ryan’s awesome shoulder move
- Leg extensions
- Bridges (2 min. non-stop total)
- Hamstring curls
- One-legged leg extensions
- Crunches on exercise ball
I rounded out my workout with 20 minutes on the elliptical.
Now it’s 2 p.m. and I still haven’t had lunch. I’ve been snacking through the morning (pretzel crisps and peanut butter, why are you so addicting?) and I haven’t felt hungry until just now. Off to fix myself a plate!
Question of the Afternoon
- Have you ever found workout inspiration from an unexpected source?
This workout looks fun and quick – my favorite kind of workout! Trying it tonight! Thanks for posting!
Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts
Ryan’s shoulder workout is my favorite! I can’t wait until he launches that site you talked about a little while back!
I can’t wait until Target decides to create a version of those boots
Chelsea
I’ve found some pretty good circuits on Pinterest myself—although a couple of them are totally OOC (out of control)!
Hillary
I want that necklace! Ahh so pretty. I’m not a big jewelry girl unless it has a meaning behind it, and that totally fits the bill…
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
That cartoon is hilarious! I will be emailing it to my husband as well!
Jamie @ Food in Real Life
I just signed up for Pinterest and I’m afraid that if I go on too much, than I’ll get addicted. At least its a healthy obsession.
Alaina
I just found out about the Tone It Up Girls! I love their workouts! I’m currently doing the Itti Bitty bikini challenge right now and I LOVE it!! It definitely makes my heart beat fast and makes me break a sweat!
Emily
What an awesome workout!!! I definitely have to get on pintrest!
Gen
I need to sign up for Pinterest!! But I am sure I will spend WAY too much time finding things I like…and convince myself I need. I absolutely LOVE those Tory Burch boots. Ahhh if only I marry a millionaire
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I also just heard about the Tone It Up Girls! Definitely need to look into their workouts. My mom just got “Insanity” eek! Can’t wait to try it out!
As you can probably tell, I’m a new blogger! But I’ve been looking on your blog for a while. I love it and read it everyday!!
Kara
I love finding workout inspiration by looking at other people’s circuits at the gym! Other people are a lot more creative than me, and it’s good to see if they have a new take on using the same old machine I use.
Jennifer
I MUST have those boots!!!!!
Dani
Holy shiz, I love those boots
Molly
i love that necklace! also, your wedding picture with you and ryan holding hands behind the door is on pinterest:) i would’ve sent it to you but have no idea how!
dana a.
just when i needed a new arm workout you provide me with a good one…thanks!!!
colleen @ thegiftofmondays
Very cute necklace! I’ve never checked out pinterest … like others, I’d be scared to find something else that would consume all of my time!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
You have gotten me hooked on pinterest, which in turn has gotten me hooked on polyvore!
Kelly
Love Pinterest! So addictive
Kathleen
I actually saw those boots on Pinterest a few days ago and ogled them for a good 10 minutes. Shopping porn, I swear.
And… I love the Tone It Up girls! I actually did that workout quite often back in the spring as part of their “Bikini Series”. They have nice little add-ons to regular workouts. I think they’re actually working on a “Back to School/Fall Series” dealio that I’m looking forward to!
Aimoree
I’ve heard of pintrest but I don’t really understand what it is, like a foodgawker for everything? Also, do you wait till you’re hungry after a workout or do you just eat right after to make sure you refuel in time?
Lorin
yes, definitely the foodgawker of… everything!
and i usually eat pretty soon after i workout.
peanutbutterfingers
okay thanks! I always do as well, I either shower depending if I’m super hungry or not. I find I’m not that hungry after a hard workout till a bit after. However, I always hear to eat when you are hungry but then other people say to make sure you refeul because you don’t want your body to take away from your muscles, ect. I think that is more for people who are training for races though.
Lorin
I saw those boots on pinterest too!! My mom and i wear the same size shoe and I’m trying to talk get into sharing them with me, she can take the left foot I will take the right!! Haha
Megan
Ryan should definitely buy you the necklace as a housewarming present! It is beautiful. And the boots…I want them too!!! I love reading you blog. I am always looking forward to your next post!
Kelsey
I truly believe Pinterest is the most amazing website ever created! I pinned the same dinosaurs! I want that on a t-shirt so bad!
Lissy
That necklace is under my favorites on etsy : ) I’m hoping to ask for it for christmas—and that work out looks great! Definitely going to add that in tomorrow
Dani @ Dani Delicatessen
Girl, you should have read my recent blog post! I totally warned you on the P-interest
Haha. I’m so worried about using it considering classes start in a week! Ohhh shoot!
I just laughed at that Dino cartoon for a good minute, love this little things.
I happened to “Stumble Upon” (another addiction) good workout sites!
Lauren
I love the workout sections in the magazine ‘Health’
Nicole
Super cute necklace! And she has a bunch of cool rings. I have just added her shop to my “Ideas for Christmas Gifts” list for several friends!
Carrie
don’t even get me started on the tory burch boots! dying for them.
Natalie @ ittleedibles
My SIL just bought a shirt with that dinosaur love logo thing, too cute eh?!
Melissa
Oooh workouts on Pinterest? I spend hours looking for recipes but I think my time-wasting is about to get extreme!
Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFiles
I love that necklace! I think I’m going to have to get one
Don’t you just love Etsy? And I love Pinterest!
Ashleigh
I love those boots! Unfortunately I live in a place where weather doesn’t permit….oh and nor do funds
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Khushboo
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Pinterest is dangerously addicting…those boots are sooo cute I WANT THEM NOW!
Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly
Those boots are awesome..they must be tori burch. I find tons of workout inspiration from Runner’s World. I’m headed to PT today, so obviously inspiration isn’t the problem
Alysha @ She’s on the Run
I alway get inspiration from other bloggers! Just did this workout this morning at the gym, it was killer! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley Carole @ Simply sweet
I love pinterest!! I have a Motivation board where I post workouts so if I’m lacking motivation I can just click on it and and have them in one central location.
Ali @ Ali Runs
I LOVE TONE IT UP! so glad you found them! Honestly all of their workouts are super quick, but SO effective!
Sarah
This workout is amazing! I love it. I did it last night when I somehow got a surge of energy and felt great after. Its easy, its simple and its the perfect quick workout when you don’t really have the time to make it to the gym. i feel like I no longer have any excuse to not get at least a little workout in everyday. WOOT
Jessica @ Bake a Little
Pinterest is my greatest source of inspiration these days for anything and everything!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
Hi there! Just discovered your blog thanks to Pinterest, through the upper body workout pyramid.
I was wondering, since you tried the workout: is it OK for people who want to tone as well as have thinner arms? I’m on a weith-loss plan this summer, and my arms need toning, but I’m not sure if toning them will also make them thinner, or if I have to lose weight and then tone them?
Thanks a lot !
Sarah
yes! if your diet is one that promotes weight loss, this workout is great for toning along with your weight loss.
peanutbutterfingers