- 10 min. elliptical
- 15 min. stair master
- 1 round “no equipment needed” cardio circuit (detailed below)
- 10 min. elliptical
My favorite part of today’s workout was the “no equipment needed” cardio circuit workout:
I made up this workout on the fly but it was inspired by my jump rope circuit workout.
The above circuit workout is very similar to the jump rope circuit, but it’s a little shorter, making it a great circuit to do two times through if you’re looking for a fast at-home workout option and don’t have any fancy equipment at your fingertips. All you need is a jump rope, but you can simply imitate the jump rope motion if you don’t have one.
In case you’re a little unsure about several of the moves listed above, here are some instructional links:
Breakfast
Breakfast today was a no-brainer since I prepped it last night.
I made a batch of overnight oats using strawberry banana Greek yogurt and topped it with freshly sliced strawberries.
I have a feeling overnight oats are going to pop up on the blog more and more as the days continue to warm up as summer approaches. Overnight oats and smoothies seem to dominate my morning meals in the summer!
I’m off to take Sadie on a quick morning walk before cramming in some work. I also have a Taste of Ocala committee meeting at lunchtime, so I’ll see ya after that!
I love overnight oats with berries – I make a similar version with cocoa powder too, chocolate covered strawberry style!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
I’m always jealous of your early morning workouts. Morning workouts are something I would love to implement instead of night.
Have a good day!
Sabrina
I love overnight oats and strawberries are the perfect addition. They are so refreshing for breakfast in the summer
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope
Your oats look so creamy this morning! I love no equipment workouts, especially ones with skaters and mountain climbers! Have a great walk with Sadie!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
I want to bad to like Overnight Oats…I just can’t get past the cold gooey oat texture lol
i’ll just stick with my warm oats
Angela
Haha same here. I’ve tried it once and felt like it was super slimy – pass!
Faith @ For the Health of It
I haven’t had overnight oats in such a long time, will make it tonight so I can have some for tomorrow. YUMMO!
Bonnie @ pastepants
Awesome workout! I was just lying here (it’s my spring break
) trying to figure out what workout I was going I do today… Perfect timing!
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third
woo! hope you like it!!
peanutbutterfingers
I remember you had posted once about having quinoa for breakfast so I tried your recipe. I dunno, something was just off. Texture and that weird quinoa taste in yogurt wasn’t for me. I thought it would be nice to use some of the leftover so i tried it. I ended up dumping it. Oh well!
Sarah
yeah, i said i liked it, but i definitely prefer oats or barley for breakfast over quinoa. it has a bit of an aftertaste. i still personally like it, but i can easily see how it wouldn’t appeal to everyone.
peanutbutterfingers
So glad to see a ‘no equipment needed workout’ I have been debating going to the gym all morning, this way I can sneak in a little reality tv too!
Kristin
I will most definately be trying this for an extra cardio workout today! Those oats look yummy!!!
Carie
Oooo I’ll definitely keep this no-equipment cardio workout in mind for moments where I’m bored and want to do another workout for fun! And overnight oats always look SO good on other people’s blogs but every time I try to make them they end up kind of “blah” for me!
Devon
Those fresh strawberries look so yummy! I always love your circuit workouts, especially with no equipment because I can sneak in some moves when I get bored at my desk.
Lena @ Fit on the Rocks
I always LOVE your circuit workouts! They are awesome
. I can’t believe I have never tried overnight oats. I really need to do that asap because they always look so tasty whenever I see them on your blog!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health
Cannot wait to try that workout! It looks awesome and I am always looking for something I can do at home since my schedule is always kind of crazy. Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth @ Chocolate Drops and Pearls
overnight oats have been making more of an appearance in my breakfasts lately due to the warmer weather too. SO good!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
Nice workout! I’ll totally be trying this
Steph @ StephSnacks
Love the breakfast … very healthy and refreshing!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
that strawberry bowl of goodness looks delicious! and perfect for the warmer temps!!
Linz @ Itz Linz
I really need to buy a jump rope!!! And I wish it were getting warm here in Chicago… it was 35 when I got up this morning. Rude.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
Looks like a great workout. We used to jump rope when I took kickboxing. It’s tiring! Your oats look yummy. Now I’m craving strawberries!
Heather H. @ Run Eat Play
While the strawberries look fantastic, I can’t get into the idea of the cold oats…I LOVE my warm oatmeal even on summer days. I will say that those strawberries look mighty delicious!
Katie Adler
I’ve been ridin’ the overnight oats train too … I think iced coffee may start showing up on my personal menu soon too. I love warmer temperatures!!
Yellow Haired Girl
I’m totally going to do this cardio circuit this morning. Thanks!
Nescett @ bananaoats
I love no equipment circuits – great for at home and traveling too. And the other great part about overnight oats is you don’t have any prep in the morning!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
I made a crap ton of coconut bulgur for the week. cold breakfast for the win.
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed
I just made a batch for breakfast tomorrow- so refreshing after a workout!
Khushboo
Looks like a killer workout! Definitely something to keep in mind when I start backing off on the running after my 10K. Or maybe for a cross training day? Hmm…
I’m such a fan of overnight oats, especially on busy mornings. Quick breakfasts are the best.
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions
great cardio workout!!
Amy
WOW this looks great! Love your blog btw:)
Emily
I am all about the smoothies lately. Can’t help myself!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Circuit workouts are the best. Honestly, doing that over an hour on the elliptical is waaaaay better and more fun! They are my new choice of workouts.
Lisa
Yes, this is confirmation, you really can workout anywhere! No excuses (need to remind myself
).
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed
have you ever thought about becoming a personal trainer? seems like you’d be good at it.
samantha
Made the Baked Oatmeal from your recipe round up recently- wonderful! Just wrote about how good it was on my blog! Have a good day!
Katie @ Katie Moves
I love cardio workouts that I can do without equipment, especially when I’m on vacation and don’t feel like running/don’t have access to a gym. But a minute of mountain climbers? Oy. My body is crying just thinking of that one!
Hillary
Hey Julie! I love your circuit workouts. What program do you use to make the charts?
Taylor @ Nuts for Apples
Julie, quick/silly question- with the jump rope, do you jump with both feet or one foot at a time? It makes quite a difference!
Debbie
both feet!
peanutbutterfingers
I did this circuit today along with your Burnin’ Legs and Abs circuit- I really liked them combined! I didn’t take as long breaks for the cardio (time constrain) but overall I felt great after.
Thank you!
Jessica
Try Fast and Loose at http://www.dirtyyogaco.com It’s about 30 min and is a yoga routine that is designed to get your pulse up there. I love it and do it as part of a complete dirty program. Take a look. Dirty is the most Un Yoga Yoga which suits me as I don’t think I’d do any other.
Corey