I hope the next two days are filled with relaxation and fun for you! If they’re not, then I hope this picture of Sadie makes you smile.
How long until it’s Christmas again? I’m awfully tempted to bust out Sadie’s doggie Christmas pajamas on this fine March morning. I still can’t get over the adorable butt flap!
Jumping Jacks Circuit Workout
I was feeling awfully indecisive this morning when I started to think about what I wanted to do to get my heart pumpin’. I initially wanted to go for a run, but it’s rainy outside, so the weather changed those plans.
Instead I popped on Pinterest as I ate a plum and browsed around my fitness board to look for workout inspiration.
When I stumbled upon a workout I pinned from Annette’s blog, I jotted it down and used it as a rough guideline for a circuit workout.
After a 15-minute warm up on the elliptical, I hopped off and completed the following circuit workout:
The hardest moves for me were the mountain climbers (as always!), tuck jumps and jumping lunges. They made my heart rate skyrocket!
Breakfast
Taking a page out of yesterday’s breakfast book, this morning I ate a bowl of muesli overnight oats.
This time I used Muesli Fusion’s Athlete Fuel muesli as the base. I loved all the nuts and seeds!
(That little rogue oat on top of the banana slice in the middle of the bowl is driving me crazy! I just want to flick it.)
This morning I added a splash of milk to the overnight oats because I made them a liiiittle too thick last night and topped them with a sliced banana.
And with that, I’m off!
Time to blow dry my hair and get dressed. My sister and her boyfriend are arriving around lunchtime and we have a fun day planned!
Your pics of Sadie always make me smile!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
peanutbutterfingers
Tuck jumps always get me. Those suckers are hard! Have a great weekend, Julie!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
I know! They totally kick my butt!
peanutbutterfingers
I love that that workout could be completed at home since it looks like all you need is a jump rope!
Have fun with your sister!
Jamie @ Don’t Forget the Cinnamon
Ok, those are the cutest stinkin’ pajama EVER!!! I need to find some this christmas for my pup! So cute!!!
Claire
Sadie ALWAYS makes me smile…she’s such a cutie
Have a fun weekend!
Antonia @ healthinspirations
Im stuck working a training session for work all weekend so this picture definitely made me smile
Thanks!
Jordan@almondjay
What are mountain climbers!!!
Liz
hi liz! there’s a description here: http://www.pbfingers.com/2012/01/25/freelance-invoice/
peanutbutterfingers
Jumping lunges and mountain climbers back to back would be the death of me!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
This may be the all-time best picture Sadie.
Ross
she may bust out one of her sassier outfits for kona this afternoon.
drive safe! see ya soon!
peanutbutterfingers
oooh! that looks like the perfect mid-day energy booster! I am totally trying that out ASAP when I need a break from my papers! thanks Julie!
Karen
That looks like a tough workout!! Sadie is SO photogenic! Have a nice weekend
Stellina
You always have the best workouts! I’ve loved adding them to my weekly mix!
Allison
Is it weird that I actually enjoy mountain climbers?? As for jumping lunges, don’t get me started on those!
Khushboo
I didn’t even notice the oat until you pointed it out and now it’s bothering me too!
I forgot how hard jumping rope can be until I did it this morning. I feel like as a kid it was just fun, not hard work…Am i showing my age? haha
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
that is indeed an incredibly adorable photo of sadie!
your workout looks like a heart pumpin’ one for sure! jumping lunges and mountain climbers always get my heart going all crazy too. have fun today with your sister and her boyfriend!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
I love random cardio workouts like that!!!
And the butt flap… OMG. Its so cute!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
Jumping rope is no joke! I love that I could do this workout at home with no equipment…I don’t even have a jumprope but I’m pretty sure I could jump like a goof instead!
Amy @ In The Mixing Bowl
That looks like one intense workout!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
Wahoo glad you liked the workout (thanks for the link love!) <3–and then could make your own! This one looks way hard.
I too, love/hate tuck jumps. My all-time fav are jumping lunges–when done correctly, they are killer for the glutes, quads, and hamstrings! Oh the burn
Have fun today with the sis and bf!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
Haha, bad little rogue oat! Those doggie pajamas are ADORABLE!! Hope you’re having a great day
Natasha
That breakfast looks seriously delicious. I love that picture of Sadie, definitely made me smile!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
Happy Saturday/Weekend to u!! Definitely as always the pics of Sadie can’t help but make me
. She’s just so adorable! That muesli overnight oats looks good. I’ve got to try that… I keep saying I’m going to try the overnight oats & then forget LOL! Have an awesome weekend!
Kanoe
I never would have noticed that oat, but man what is it about wanting to flick it? I had to scroll down so I could resist my urge to flick my computer screen! lol
Amber K
WHERE did her jammies come from!? I have a Vizla-lab mix and she would love, love, love some! Winter…or not! (:
Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous
Target!
peanutbutterfingers
i love workouts that dont require the gym! I use workouts like this one early in the morning before a day shift when my gym isnt open yet!
thanks for posting this
Melissa
I love tuck jumps! They are so hard when you go all out and do a bunch in a row.. But hey I also like burpees and mountain climbers too- so I guess I just like kicking my own butt!
Coco
Sadie.is.adorable.
I want some butt flap pjs for Gunner! John would have no part of that though, Gunner is only allowed to wear badanas since he is a boy, but what Gunner wears when John is not around is my business.
I’ll have to try this workout. I did a pretty intense upper body/treadmill blast workout today that kept me sweating and I’m pretty damn sure I won’t be able to lift my arms tomorrow!
Raquel @ Toned, Tan, Fit & Techie
It’s fun how dogs will let you dress them up! The oat on the banana would drive me bonkers too!
Carla
Sadie is just too cute, she makes me smile when I see her I’m so cool face!
Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt
Ohh I’m staying at a hotel right now. Perfect workout for me!!
Sneakers2sandals
What an awesome workout! This seriously is P90X/Insanity plyometric worthy!
Can’t wait to try…
CC
Cate
What are reverse planks?
Cait @ Cait Hates Cake
Awww what a cute picture of Sadie! I love the butt-flap. too! Wow, awesome circuit workout – can’t wait to try it. It’s great that it can be done anywhere. What are the toe touches? Like a cheerleader jump?
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde
Aw… my Scout’s jammies were blue. So cute!
Elle
Saddie is so sweet!
Great workout….ugh, those tuck jumps are killer! I always feel like a dork when I do them….this is why I never do them in front of anyone!
Love the breakfast!
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter
Your dog is so adorable!!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Healthy Dogs are the best!
Steve @ Rushfit
That is such a cute picture of Sadie! That picture DOES make me smile.
What an awesome and yummy looking breakfast!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Healthiful Balance
Jumping lunges kill me too (in a good way, I guess!) Love & hate them all at the same time. Great workout!
Elle @ nutritionella
Awesome workout! I love plyometric moves! Have you tried bodyrock? How do you create your workouts like that? do you use a special program?
Lisa
i haven’t tried bodyrock, but i’ve heard great things about it! and i create my workouts in excel or paint.
peanutbutterfingers
Mmmm your oats look so yummy and multigrain! I’m with you on jumping lunges, those are HARD. I usually do a pyramid of them (for example, 8 then rest, 7 then rest, 6 then rest, 5 then rest, 4 then rest, 3 then rest, 2 then rest, 1). Have a great day!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee
What is a reverse plank?
Katie
Hey girl, I’m LUVIN your stuff, thanks for all the great ideas!! I’m a personal trainer so I’m pretty sure I’ll be ‘enjoying’ this stuff in my own workout tomorrow along with all of the clients aka guinea pigs coming to my group classes later today!! Thx again.
gijuly