Jillian Michaels Workout #2

It's time again for another Monday workout. 

I'm really enjoying Jillian Michaels at the moment, her workouts are killer!

Start with a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill or bike (or run outdoors)

I'm going to make Kirsten use the bike for her warmup because she hates it :p

Circuit: Do each move for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds. 

Complete the circuit 3 times.

1.Split-Leg Push-Up

Works: Core, chest, arms, and shoulders

Get in plank position, then push hips straight up (so your body forms an inverted “V” shape like Downward Dog). Lift left leg at a diagonal behind you [A].

Bring left leg down and across right leg as you bend elbows and rotate torso to the right [B].

Reverse motion to return to starting position. Switch sides on next set. (To make it easier, do a push-up with leg raised at hip height behind you.)

2.

Kneel-Down Chop

Works: Butt, legs, back, and shoulders

Stand holding a dumbbell with both hands near right ear and raise right knee to hip height in front of you [A].

Extend arms at a diagonal to the left as you rotate torso to the left and bend left knee, lowering right leg to the ground [B].

Reverse motion to return to starting position. Switch sides on next set.

3. Static-Squat Row

Works: Legs, butt, and back

Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulders and hold a dumbbell in each hand at sides, palms facing thighs. Squat until thighs are parallel to the ground [A].

Bend elbows straight back, drawing weights toward your sides [B], then extend arms to starting position.

4. Windmill Skater

Stand with feet together and arms at sides, palms facing thighs. Push off left foot as you hop to the right with right foot, bending forward from hips and extending right arm above shoulder as you reach left hand toward right foot [A].Repeat in the opposite direction [B]. Continue, quickly hopping from side to side.

5.Ninja Jump

Kneel with tops of feet on the ground and sit back on your heels. Extend arms straight back behind you, fingers wide and palms facing each other, and lean forward slightly [A].

Jump up [B].Land in a squat, bent forward from hips with arms in front of you [C].

Step down to starting position and repeat. (To make it easier, squat and jump up, extending arms overhead.)

6. Double Crunch

Lie faceup with hands behind your head and legs straight up over hips. Crunch up as you lift your butt [shown]. Lower to startingposition.

7. Boat-Pose Twist

Sit with knees bent, feet on the ground, and hold a dumbbell in front of your hips with both hands. Extend legs at a 45-degree angle in front of you and lean back until you feel your abs engage. Rotate shoulders to the right as you bring weight outside right thigh [shown].

Repeat in the opposite direction. Continue, rotating from side to side. (To make it easier, keep your knees bent.)

 An amazing workout is a great way to start off your work week. It sets the pace for the rest of the week. 

I would love more comments on my blog so if you have something you would like to add or recommend or if there are certain workouts you want me to blog about let me know!!! 

You can let me know of any trouble areas you need to focus on and I can come up with a workout to get you where you want to be. I want my blog to be more interactive :) 

Have an amazing week everyone!!

Xoxo- Michelle