After cursing the alarm as it beeped away at 5 a.m., I got dressed and headed to the gym with Ryan. Once we were there, we did some light cardio on the elliptical for 20 minutes before going our separate ways to tackle the rest of our respective workouts.
I decided to do a fast-paced circuit workout that looked like this:
“Super Fast Super Sweaty Circuit Workout” is a very applicable name for this little baby. The time flew by and my face was dripping sweat by the end. Great Monday morning workout!
Here are a few links to picture tutorials of a few of the above exercises just in case you’re unsure of how to properly perform some of them:
This workout can easily be done at home if you have access to some free weights. Another At Home Workout!
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was another batch of Joelle’s Paleo oatmeal.
As always, I followed her recipe, but added an extra egg white and used a whole banana.
I also stirred in the remaining cashew butter I had on hand from a batch I made last week.
Served with a can of La Croix sparkling water! I love that stuff.
Hope your Monday is off to a good start!
I’ll see ya at lunchtime with part two of my CFLBlogCon recap!
This workout sounds right up my alley today!!!
Julie, do you eat anything before your morning workouts?!
Vanessa
Love the workout, definitely one to pin! Do you ever try Zuzana’s workouts? I’m sure you’d love em! Always fast paced, rounds for time or AMRAP.
Michelle
i haven’t, but i’ve heard great things about her workouts.
peanutbutterfingers
You MUST try some Zuzanna workouts! They are my favorite. Incredibly challenging, and definitely your style of fast-paced circuit workout. She’s not with Bodyrock anymore, but you can find her on FB or YouTube as “Zuzana Light”.
Colleen
this workout looks awesome. I am looking for new things now that best body bootcamp is over. I will have to do this on Wednesday!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
I love a good sweaty morning workout to get your day going. I, on the other hand today, could not get out of bed and have to wait now for breakfast to settle a bit. ha!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
I love circuit workouts! They always keep my body moving & guessing, and I never find myself bored during them! You can bet I’m doing this tonight at the gym
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries
i feel the same way. circuit workouts are my favorite!
peanutbutterfingers
Can’t wait for the next conference recap!
Erica
Love the name of this workout – it sounds like a killer! I’ll have to give it a try one day this week!
Sara @ Running in Pink
I need to try paleo oatmeal- looks good!
Khushboo
your oats look so good! I’ve only tried one “oatless” oats recipe, but I need to give that one a try too!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
I love circuit workouts!! They always make the time go by so quickly and are such a good workout! You should try bodyrock! their interval workouts are awesome!
Dana
I used to love circuit workouts!! Lately they’ve been too intense for me though lol
Rachel
I need to try Paleo oatmeal for the protein boost, but I’m scared! I’m a texture freak, so I feel like I won’t like something that looks like oats but doesn’t feel the same. How much different is it really??
Presley @ Run Pretty
if you’re a texture freak, this may make you want to vomit.
peanutbutterfingers
I think I just found my workout for the day!!! I love circuits, especially because you can get in and get a great workout done in 30 minutes!!
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom
Hey Julie,
I tried the paleo oatmeal this weekend. I ended up adding a tablespoon of chia seeds to thicken it up some. It was pretty good. But I love your idea of adding another egg white and a whole banana. That may help too. Thanks for the suggestion!
Jamie in Arkansas
i thought about adding chia seeds, too! glad to hear that was a good addition. i’ll definitely try it.
peanutbutterfingers
Can’t wait to try this workout. LOVE, LOVE your circuit workouts. Did one this morning!
Shannon M.
Looks Awesome ! Can’t wait to try it out tomorrow morning
Zulema
HATE burpees with a passion. But love the squats and presses. I really need to get back to some of that. When the new gym opens at the end of the month.
The Kidless Kronicles
Nicole
Long time reader, first time commenter! Just had to ask–what flavor of the La Croix is that? I have pretty much quit diet sodas (we all have a vice, right?), but I tried the berry flavor, and I just didn’t love it! Is there a certain flavor you like best?
Sidney
it’s pamplemousse (grapefruit) and is probably my favorite flavor! i love most of their flavors, but grapefruit is the one i buy most often.
peanutbutterfingers
I also buy the grapefruit flavor. Its the best one.
Jennifer
that workout sounds awesome! i absolutely love circuit workouts and it’s always nice to read your posts because you create so many! definitely pinning it (and actually going to do it! haha)!
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna
I didn’t know what workout I was going to do this morning, so I tried this and it KICKED. MY. TRASH. Loved it. Thanks! I love your site!
Lindsey
YAYYY!
peanutbutterfingers
I really need to incorporate more circuit workouts into my schedule, especially now with the hal-marathon training I feel like all I am doing is running! Did you create that image with PicMonkey? It’s my new favorite site!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction
i did! i <3 picmonkey!
peanutbutterfingers
Hey Julie! I am definetly using this as my workout today:) did you use weights for your lunges? Also, what weight of dumbbells did you use?
Thanks:)
Michelle
i didn’t use any weight for the lunges, but i used 2 10-lb. dumbbells for the overhead presses and a 40-lb. barbell for the bicep curls.
peanutbutterfingers
Ahh there is nothing better than that super sweaty feeling! Thanks for sharing this workout!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
I tried that Paleo Oatmeal and I couldn’t get into it. Did you like it the first time? I will try again
Paige @ Healthy Hits the Spot
i actually did like it the first time, but definitely think it’s a weird one that might not be for everyone.
peanutbutterfingers
Yumm .. I love La Croix too … especially the grapfruit!!
Liz @ Southern Charm
Might have to try that workout later today!
Angie
ahh nothing like a great, brutal workout! It looks like a great combo of exercises Julie
one (probably) silly question~is LaCroix pretty much like soda? Or just lightly flavored soda water? If it’s the latter, then I’m sure it’s delish! I grew up drinking huge sparkling water containers where you mix apple juice or oj in it and it tastes so amazing 
Ellie@Fit for the Soul
It’s like pelligrino with a hint of grapefruit. It would be like putting slices of grapefruit into your pelligrino. Super refreshing. They have other flavors too.
Jennifer
there’s no sugar or artifical sweetener in it! just flavored water. i love it 10x more than soda. SO, SO, SO good.
peanutbutterfingers
Love this! Circuits are such a great way to get a quick workout, and this one looks awesome!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
Julie! How do you make your cashew butter?!
Kelsey@ kelseyruns
i just blend a crapton of raw cashews in the food processor and add a bit of oil to get everything moving. sometimes i add cinnamon, too.
peanutbutterfingers
I love La Croix! Have you tried the Peach-Pear flavor?
Holy Moley is it tasty.
Rachel
i just did 2 weeks ago! i liked it at first, but now i’m not so sure. i still have a few cans remaining, so i hope i start to like it again. i think i just drank too many in a row and got sick of it.
peanutbutterfingers
Oh no, I’m only two cans into my first box of it. I hope I don’t start to hate it.
Rachel
What an awesome workout! I’m so excited to read about your blogging conference recap.
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
Totally off topic…but did you see the macaroons on sale today at Ruelala?? I remembered you writing about them when you were in Europe and figured you would want to know!!!
Melissa
i definitely did! they made my mouth water.
peanutbutterfingers
That circuit workout looks great! I can’t wait to try it! I love all the circuit workouts I’ve tried from you site. It’s a great way to mix things up.
Laura @ RunningJunkie123
Julie we’ve been breakfast twins lately. I also had oatmeal with an egg white and banana! Though I used real oats not a paleo version
enjoy your first full week back!
Jenica
Looks like a great workout – burpees always kill me!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
I always love a new circuit workout! This one might be just what I need to get me back on track after spending a very lazy weekend at the beach! Thanks for sharing!!
Adrienne
Killer workout! I’m always looking for new circuit workouts. They are so tough, but once you get started, it’s over before you even have time to complain and you feel SO GOOD afterward!
Ellen @ Wannabe Health Nut
I really need to try making some cashew butter at some point. Do you add oil or salt to yours?
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
i add oil and sometimes a bit of cinnamon.
peanutbutterfingers
i love la croix too! they have a new flavor – pear/peach – i found at target. i think it’s my fave
heather
Just sweated my butt off to this workout! Thanks for sharing it!
Diana
What exactly do your elliptical warmups look like? Speed, resistance?
Julie
Loving all these new workouts you’ve been posting! They’ve become some of my favorites. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to see more.
@pluvk
I wanted something short and sweet for a Sunday. I wasn’t expecting THAT! GREAT sweat and oxygen debt!!!
April