Last week, I had the privilege of hosting my family on our farm.. Er, homestead… Er, ranch. Whatever, you want to call this place!
Anyway, my mom and my 4 teenage (well, 1 is almost a teenager) siblings came for a visit. We had a blast spending time together. It felt almost like summer camp. Go-karts, paddle boat rides, swimming, late-night dance parties in the dark with plenty of cheesy dance moves. A huge bonfire with fireworks and s’mores on the last night. We stayed up way too late most nights and the kitchen cook had to work over time to feed all those growing boys. Actually, the cook had to enlist extra cooks to feed that army of almost men! (Ok, I was the “Kitchen Cook” and gave everybody a job at meal time. Everybody needs to learn how to make fried okra and homemade dumplings once in their life, right?!)
Now, all of my siblings are very active. I mean, workouts round the clock, followed by high protein meal plans, and more working out. (Several weeks before they came to visit I had begun my favorite yearly running regimen, but quickly got busy cooking, cleaning and prepping for company.) So, I asked one of my brothers, the oldest of my little brothers, to put together a quick, easy-to-get-started-workout for me. A No-Excuses kind of workout that really can happen at any time of the day.
We put together a spur-of-the-moment video to share with everyone the simple routine he created for me. Of course, it is designed for me, a busy homestead mom with a bum shoulder. But, you can intensify the routine or change it up a bit to fit your specific needs. Check it out below….
Here is a quick recap of the video….
The workout is divided into 2 days, “A” and “B” day. Each exercise is 30 seconds long and the day’s routine is to be completed twice each day, until you can comfortably move up to 45 seconds, 1 minute, etc… per exercise.
For A Day:
1. Jog in Place
2. Butt Kicks
3. Squats (Be sure to keep your knees behind your toes!)
4. Lunges
5. Romanian Squats
6. High Knees (Add an elbow crossover to incorporate abs!)
For B Day:
1. Jog in Place
2. Butt Kicks
3. Counter top Push ups (Want a bigger impact? Get on the Floor!)
4. Counter top Tricep Dips
5. Bicep Lifts (With weights, but can use whatever you have on hand)
6. Rows
7. High Knees
I am looking forward to getting started and sharing my progress with you!! Check back soon for an update!
And, just another reminder!! We are NOT healthcare professionals. Consult your doctor before you start any workout routine. We are not responsible for any injuries that may happen due to this workout video.
