Before 9 a.m. on a Saturday, our gym is peaceful in the workout areas, but there’s an energy to the place because of the families that arrive to support their kids as they play basketball in the gymnasium or swim with the swim team in the pool.
Ryan and I arrived at the gym a little after 8 a.m. and I began my workout for the day with 20 minutes on the elliptical.
After my time on the elliptical, my muscles were nice and warm and a circuit workout sounded like a good idea. Today’s workout focused on legs and cardio and took me a little less than 15 minutes to complete.
I know it looks like it would be a super-short workout, but I took my time with the squats and lunges (I didn’t use any weight) and left the gym feeling accomplished! Always a good way to start the weekend, right!?
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was a Publix special.
Two pieces of Publix breakfast bread topped with a bit of Earth Balance, a Publix fruit and yogurt parfait and a cup of coffee.
For those of you who do not have access to Publix, the grocery chain’s breakfast bread is essentially a very dense bread, packed with dried fruit and nuts. It’s chewy, crunchy and filling!
Off to walk Sadie!
I bet that bread would make awesome French toast!
Khushboo
I love seeing families at the gym on Saturday for meets and practices. It makes me so excited for some day off in the future.
And I used to love Publix when I lived down south. Their bread sounds a lot like Wegmans bread which is a grocery store that if you are ever up north on the east coast you NEED to visit! It’s the best grocery store ever!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
Mmm that breakfast bread looks amazing!
I love getting to the gym early on the weekends; it’s so nice to not have to fight the crowds!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake
I love finding new quick workouts, legs especially..thanks! And Saturday is one of my favorite workout days.,,,,like you said, sleeping in and having a quieter place to exercise is awesome and relaxing too.
have a good Saturday!!
Marielle
Ohh I love Earth Balance and that bread looks delish!
Michelle
That bread looks great! I went to public sometimes when I lived in Charleston, but I never tried that bread
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats
Gahhh I moved from FL to NC 9 months ago and miss Publix like crazy!!!
Anne
Just did this circuit!! Loved it, thanks Julie! Also I did it to this awesome mashup playlist
http://8tracks.com/thegypsi/mashercize
Hayley @ Running on Pumpkin
I need to try the Publix bread! I’ve fallen in love with that grocery store since I moved to FL
Emily @ Have Your Cake And
I love that bread! So good!
Gonna do this workout today after my run!
Audrey Adams
Looks delicious! There is nothing quite better than bread/toast for breakfast!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
I remember Publix! Love a good dense bread – Irish soda bread is the best! Really good for making French toast! Love Saturday mornings in the gym too..though I wish it opened earlier – it doesn’t open until 10am!!! But still so quiet!
Michelle
Perfect start to the weekend, a good solid workout and a healthy breakfast!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League
Fun circuit, thanks for sharing! I’m always looking for a quick circuit to do post-cardio to up the ante. Enjoy the weekend!
Katie @ KatieEnPursuit
I can never do lunges into a kick….I have zero balance. lol.
You come up with the best circuit workouts.
Laura @ RunningJunkie123
I used to love Publix bread when I was at college in the South! I miss it!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
Is that bread located in the bakery???
Allison
yes! they don’t always have it, but it’s worth a try when they do!
peanutbutterfingers
That circuit looks like just the thing I need for mornings when I’m not going to run but still get up a little early. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen @ Happy Running Mama
Breakfast bread! YUM!!!
Love the killer workout!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
I think that’s so crazy you can’t sleep in
I am a sleeping machine on the weekends!
Annette@FitnessPerks
I’m obsessed with that bread! I was just in Florida for the week and actually brought a loaf home in my suitcase (sad but true)! Love publix ! Wish they had them in the northeast!
Meredith
Yum the bread looks great!
Bek @ Crave
Mmm, that bread sounds delicious!!! I’ll have to try that lower body circuit- thanks for posting! I’m definitely a circuit girl and I love that you are too! I always know exactly where to come when I want to find a good one
Lauren @The Homeostatic Mindset