Overeat and over drink all winter long? Then it’s time to whip yourself into shape for 2013! Don’t worry if you don’t have a gym membership, just shove that coffee table in your living room out of the way, buy two sets of dumbbells and let’s get to work!
In order to burn lots of calories, we need to take our heart rates on a roller coaster ride and push ourselves by combining upper and lower body moves to blast fat and tone up! Follow this challenging 30-minute, Tabata-based workout and start seeing results! The basic format of this workout is 45 seconds of work with a 15 second break and then a 30 second break in between the cardio and strength sections. Start with a brief five minute warm-up of stretching and marching in place to get your blood flowing. If this is too hard, take it down a notch or take a longer break and then hop right back into it. (Remember to start slow if you’re not used to exercising regularly. If you have any questions or concerns about physical exercise, you should always consult your personal physician first.)
Strength
1) Squat with an overhead press
2) Lunge with a wide bicep curl
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 6 minutes (3 times each)
Cardio
1) High knees
2) Standing ab twists (rotate opposite elbow to knee then switch, kind of like a standing bicycle)
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 4 minutes (2 times each)
Strength
1) Dead-lift with a high pull (pull dumbbells up to your chest, elbows parallel with floor and pointing out to the side
2) Plie with front weighted punches
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 6 minutes (3 times each)
Cardio
1) Burpees
2) Jumping Jacks
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 4 minutes (2 times each)
Strength
1) Reverse lunge with a weighted twist (alternate sides and twist towards your front bent leg)
2) Curtsey lunge with lateral raise
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 6 minutes (3 times each)
Cardio
1) Mountain Climbers
2) Jump Rope (no rope necessary)
Alternate between 1 and 2 for a total of 4 minutes (2 times each)