Santa Slim Down, Day 5

New Year. New You

The New Year came so quick!  I know that we needed to get through the festivities to really throw ourselves into some self love!  Let’s get it done by kick starting that metabolism into high gear. Ready? Of course you are!! Let’s do it!

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Two total body workouts to prep your booty for an amazeballs year!

How’s it going with the healthy eating? If you’re like me, there are definitely days that are more challenging than others, but you guys are getting me through it. We’re in this together and from what I see in the comments, you’re all motivating each other. You’re amazeballs!!

Here’s a workout to take to the gym.

Burpee to Inchworm Pushup
Bend over and squat down. Place hands on floor, slightly wider than shoulder width. While holding upper body in place, kick legs back. Land on forefeet with body in straight, plank position. Perform pushup by lowering body to floor and back up. Keeping upper body in place, pull legs forward under body returning feet in original position. Jump up and land to original standing posture or repeat.
Modification: Try performing just the inchworm pushup or just the burpee.
10 reps

Deadlift Upright Row 
Starting in standing position with feet hips width apart and slightly bending your knees, weights in front of you and palms facing thighs.  Keeping a slight bend in your knees, hinge at your hips to lower your torso until it’s almost parallel to the floor, keeping the weights close to your body but close to the ground. Return to standing while pushing up through your heels and squeezing your butt. Once in standing position, lift elbows to side so that weights are lifted towards your armpits. Repeat
10-15 lb weights
12 -15 reps

Side lunge with Medicine Ball Rotation
Stand with your feet about hip-width apart, holding medicine ball . Step to the right as far as you can, dropping your booty back . Engage abs and twist up and right. Return to standing postion and repeat on other side.
6-8 lbs Medicine Ball
10 reps each side

Backwards Lunge with Lateral Raise
Starting in standing position with feet hips width apart and holding weights at your side, take a step backwards with right leg and lower into a lunge bending left knee about 90 degrees.  Extend weights out to side and lift to shoulder height. Lower weights and lift back up to starting position by pushing through your heels.
5-8 lb weights
10 reps each side

Squat Curl and Press
Starting in standing position, hips width apart holding weights at your side, palms out. Bend your knees and slowly lower to a squat. While hugging your arms into your sides, bend your elbows and lift weights to shoulders. Explosively pushing through your heels, lift your body back to standing and lift weights above your head while turning palms out. Return to start and repeat.
8-10 lb weights
12 reps

Side Plank with Rear Fly
Start in plank position on hands or forearms. Hold one weight in left hand. Rotate your weight to right side with palm or forearm on the ground as your foundation. Stack your feet and lift your hips off the ground.  Engage abs and while holding weight in hand extend left arm in front of you shoulder level and slowly raise weight toward the ceiling and open chest. Slowly return weight directly in front of you. Repeat fly while holding side plank.
8-10 reps each side

Curtsy Lunge with Bicep Curl
Starting in standing position feet hips width apart, keeping your weight in your left foot and holding weights in front of you palms facing forward. With your right leg,  take a big step back crossing it behind your left leg as if your Shirley Temple bowing curtsy style. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body down until your front thigh is parallel to the floor, and both knees are bent about 90 degrees.  Bend elbows and control weights as you lift them to almost touch your shoulders and slowly lower. Return to starting position.
10-15lb weights
15 reps

And the grand finale…
Split jump 
Stand in a staggered stance with your feet 2 to 3 feet apart, your right foot in front of your left. Keeping your torso upright, bend your legs and lower your body into a lunge [A]. Now jump with enough force to propel both feet off the floor [B]. While you’re in the air, scissor-kick your legs so you land with your left leg forward. Repeat, alternating your forward leg for the duration of the set.

Don’t forget to check-in below in the comment section or on the Facebook page. Reading your check-ins is my favorite part of the day! Your dedication inspires others to get fit, healthy and accountable.

Always consult with your doctor prior to starting a new fitness regimen.Please use discretion. People with injuries or health conditions must consult their doctors prior to starting this challenge. High intensity or interval training workouts are not for everyone. Again, consult with your doctor prior to starting a workout, use your discretion and know your fitness level and limits.