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!
Vanessa says
This workout sounds right up my alley today!!! 🙂 Julie, do you eat anything before your morning workouts?!
Michelle says
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.
peanutbutterfingers says
i haven’t, but i’ve heard great things about her workouts.
Colleen says
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”.
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
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!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
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!
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries says
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 🙂
peanutbutterfingers says
i feel the same way. circuit workouts are my favorite!
Erica says
Can’t wait for the next conference recap!
Sara @ Running in Pink says
Love the name of this workout – it sounds like a killer! I’ll have to give it a try one day this week!
Khushboo says
I need to try paleo oatmeal- looks good!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
your oats look so good! I’ve only tried one “oatless” oats recipe, but I need to give that one a try too!
Dana says
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!
Rachel says
I used to love circuit workouts!! Lately they’ve been too intense for me though lol
Presley @ Run Pretty says
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??
peanutbutterfingers says
if you’re a texture freak, this may make you want to vomit. 🙂
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says
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!!
Jamie in Arkansas says
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!
peanutbutterfingers says
i thought about adding chia seeds, too! glad to hear that was a good addition. i’ll definitely try it.
Shannon M. says
Can’t wait to try this workout. LOVE, LOVE your circuit workouts. Did one this morning!
Zulema says
Looks Awesome ! Can’t wait to try it out tomorrow morning 🙂
Nicole says
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.
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Sidney says
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?
peanutbutterfingers says
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.
Jennifer says
I also buy the grapefruit flavor. Its the best one.
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
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)!
Lindsey says
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!
peanutbutterfingers says
YAYYY!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
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!
peanutbutterfingers says
i did! i <3 picmonkey!
Michelle says
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:)
peanutbutterfingers says
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.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca says
Ahh there is nothing better than that super sweaty feeling! Thanks for sharing this workout!
Paige @ Healthy Hits the Spot says
I tried that Paleo Oatmeal and I couldn’t get into it. Did you like it the first time? I will try again
peanutbutterfingers says
i actually did like it the first time, but definitely think it’s a weird one that might not be for everyone. 🙂
Liz @ Southern Charm says
Yumm .. I love La Croix too … especially the grapfruit!!
Angie says
Might have to try that workout later today!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
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 😀
Jennifer says
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.
peanutbutterfingers says
there’s no sugar or artifical sweetener in it! just flavored water. i love it 10x more than soda. SO, SO, SO good.
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says
Love this! Circuits are such a great way to get a quick workout, and this one looks awesome!
Kelsey@ kelseyruns says
Julie! How do you make your cashew butter?!
peanutbutterfingers says
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.
Rachel says
I love La Croix! Have you tried the Peach-Pear flavor?
Holy Moley is it tasty.
peanutbutterfingers says
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. 🙂
Rachel says
Oh no, I’m only two cans into my first box of it. I hope I don’t start to hate it.
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says
What an awesome workout! I’m so excited to read about your blogging conference recap.
Melissa says
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!!!
peanutbutterfingers says
i definitely did! they made my mouth water. 🙂
Laura @ RunningJunkie123 says
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.
Jenica says
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!
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Looks like a great workout – burpees always kill me!
Adrienne says
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!!
Ellen @ Wannabe Health Nut says
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!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I really need to try making some cashew butter at some point. Do you add oil or salt to yours?
peanutbutterfingers says
i add oil and sometimes a bit of cinnamon.
heather says
i love la croix too! they have a new flavor – pear/peach – i found at target. i think it’s my fave
Diana says
Just sweated my butt off to this workout! Thanks for sharing it!
Julie says
What exactly do your elliptical warmups look like? Speed, resistance?
@pluvk says
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. 🙂
April says
I wanted something short and sweet for a Sunday. I wasn’t expecting THAT! GREAT sweat and oxygen debt!!!