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Total Body Muscle-Building Circuit: No Gym Required

6/27/2016

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 I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of workouts I can do anywhere. The gym has never felt "real" to me. I prefer to be out in the world.  I want to feel the wind and jump up and down from real logs, not manufactured boxes...sometimes I just gotta be in the world. And hey, sometimes, I just don't want to go to the gym.

Because of this need for nature and aversion to the gym, I stick to a lot of circuit strength training workouts. Relying on body weight and being in tune with my body has helped me build better muscle and lose body fat where it isn't needed (hello tummy, I'm talkin' to you!).  I designed this workout after having my baby and it really helped me pull everything back together. But whether you just had a baby or have never had a baby, this circuit workout will strengthen the whole body.

​I recommend performing this circuit daily or every other day. This workout is perfect for those worried about chronic inflammation or other body issues. You can perform these circuits in conjunction with one day of sprints to see similar result to somebody training for an endurance race. I know this because I am living proof. I look like I run every day, but I don't. Not any more. I find that moving a lot at a slow pace keeps me healthier.  I've built this circuit into a handy, printable calendar that includes suggested cardio after the "Read More" break.

Good luck!
The Circuit Workout
The goal behind this workout is to perform each exercises for 30 seconds. Repeat the circuit three times. 
  • Squats
  • Lunges
  • Push-ups
  • Burpees
  • Pelvic Tilt
  • Elbow Plank
  • Dips
  • Calf Raises
  • Jumping Jacks

That's it. Put in your best effort and keep this up for at least 4 weeks in combination with the cardio that I have listed below and I bet you will see results.

My Calendar​
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