Welcome to the Exercise Before You Blog Challenge. I’m Jenn from ComebackMomma.com and I’m thrilled to be helping out Anjannette from MommaYoungatHome.com with this challenge. If you are stopping by here first, jump back on over to Momma Young so that you can sign up with our linky so we’ll be able to hook up on Twitter.
Below you will find the workout schedule. Feel free to mix it up according to what works with your schedule. First, say hi at my YouTube Channel with my Intro Video. Leave a comment and say hi. I’d love it if you would subscribe too.
Since May 1st falls on a Wednesday, you may want to adjust the schedule to fit your weekends. The weeks include some solid workouts with at least one day for stretching and one for complete rest. If you need more rest, take it. If you need to modify any workout, feel free or choose another workout in the plan or on the website that may be a better fit for your abilities.
The first 2 workouts are mine via the FitspirationForMoms.com Youtube Channel. I am still working on creating more. All of the other workouts are from the FitnessBlender.com collection. I really like the way they are instructed. There is no music so you can listen to whatever soundtrack motivates you.
Have fun. Can’t wait to see your tweets and photos. Below are the full workout details. Hop on over to MommaYoungatHome.com to sign up and for the printable calendar too.
Day 1 – Sexy Shoulders
- Comments: Short workout to get those arms and shoulders sexy for spring and summer.
- Equipment needed: none
- Length: Approximately 12-15 minutes
- Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS3J8kMLhpo
Day 2 – Heart Healthy Cardio
- Comments: I created this one with my buddy at a local gym. It has bursts of cardio combined with body weight toning
- Equipment Needed: none
- Length: 12-20 minutes depending on reps of routine
- Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euKdlabFLx8
Day 3 – Beginner Balance Workout
- Comments:Working at a desk all day can wreak havoc on our balance. This is a great workout to strengthen all of our supporting muscles for strength and balance.
- Equipment Needed: Most exercises in this workout require no equipment. One requires some resistance. They use a small med ball, but you can use a hand weight or even a water bottle.
- Length: 15 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Beginner-Exercises-for-Balance-15-Minute-Beginner-Balance-Workout/a0/
Day 4 – 20 Minute Abs
- Comments:Work those abs today for 20 minutes.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 20 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/20-Minute-Home-Abdominal-Workout/87/
Day 5 – Leg Slimming Pilates Butt and Thighs
- Comments:Let’s minimize the dreaded “blogger spread” we can get from sitting too much.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 20 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Leg-Slimming-Pilates-Butt-and-Thigh-Workout/89/
Day 6 – Low Impact Cardio
- Comments: Here is a great example of how you can still get a good workout without high impact on your joints. At 8 minutes, I recommend doing this one at least twice for best results.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 8 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Fat-Burning-Low-Impact-Cardio-Workout-at-Home-Recovery-Cardio-Training/e8/
Day 7 – Rest
Day 8 – Cardio/Abs Combo
- Comments: A great way to minimize those love handles is to combine cardio with ab exercises.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 17 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Best-Workouts-to-Lose-Belly-Fat-Quickly-Cardio-Abs-and-Obliques-Workout/dj/
Day 9 – Barre Workout for Butt and Thighs
- Comments: Another excellent butt and thigh workout. You may not pump up your heart rate, but you will definitely feel your muscles working.
- Equipment Needed: chair to hold for balance
- Length: 21 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Barre-Workout-for-Butt-and-Thighs-Workout-for-Lean-Legs-and-Toned-Butt/cn/
Day 10 – Upper Body Routine
- Comments: Let’s get back to the upper body today. This is a relatively easy workout, but you can increase your resistance to increase the challenge
- Equipment Needed: hand weights (of fill a water bottle or two), mat or carpeted surface.
- Length: 20 minutes
- Video: http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/20-Minute-Home-Upper-Body-Workout-Routine/8b/
Day 11- Toning and Flexibility
- Comments: Find your happy place while you watch the instructor on a mountain top teach you how to stretch and tone your muscles at the same time. I love this one.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 14 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Fluid-Stretching-Toning-Flexibility-Workout/be/
Day 12- Butt and Thigh Workout
- Comments: This one is only 10 minutes, but you will FEEL it for sure. Do it more than once for an added challenge if you have time.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 10 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/10-Minute-At-Home-Butt-and-Thigh-Workout-Video/9d/
Day 13 – Feel good stretch
- Comments: After your hard work this week, it’s time for a good stretch. This is a great one to do each morning or to tack on to one of the other workouts.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 15 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Feel-Good-Stretching-Workout-Calming-Evening-or-Morning-Stretch-Routine/dp/
Day 14 Rest
Day 15 – Bodyweight Cardio
- Comments: As we head into week 3, let’s kick is up a notch with this intense cardio workout. Modify by taking out the impact or not jumping as high.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 16 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Bodyweight-Cardio-Total-Body-Toning-Double-Ladder-Workout/dl/
Day 16 – Butt and Thigh Toning
- Comments: This workout is a little longer at 30 minutes. Do what you can, you can always skip an exercise if you are short on time or if it is too intense.
- Equipment Needed: One hand weight, milk jug, any weighted item you can grab for just one of the exercises
- Length: 30 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/30-Minute-Booty-Boot-Camp-Butt-and-Thigh-Workout/93/
Day 17 – Light Toning and Stretching for Flexibility
- Comments: Time to give that body a break with some very light toning and lots of stretching to improve flexibility.
- Equipment Needed: mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 11 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Light-Toning-and-Stretching-Routine-for-Flexibility/ec/
Day 18 – Chest Lifting Workout
- Comments: Let’s give the lower body a rest. The instructor shows you an example of working with 2 water bottles if you don’t have hand weights. Lets lift those chest muscles today.
- Equipment Needed: hand weights or two water bottles
- Length: 24 minutes
- Video: http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Bust-Booster-Chest-Workout-Breast-Lifting-Exercises/b9/
Day 19 – Abs and Obliques
- Comments: Get back to the abs for 10 minutes today. It’s great to work your abs at least 3 times a week so feel free to tack this one on to another workout if you have time.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 10 minutes
- Video: http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/10-Min-Abs-Workout-At-Home-Abdominal-and-Oblique-Exercises/94/
Day 20 – Yoga/Cardio Combo
- Comments: I love yoga with a little cardio thrown into the mix. It’s a great way to get the heart pumping while building strength and flexibility.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 15 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Yoga-Cardio-Blend-Yoga-Inspired-Cardio-and-Toning-Workout/e0/
Day 21 rest
Day 22 – Low Impact Cardio
- Comments: At 30 minutes, even though this workout is labeled “beginners” I think it’s a great total body workout to get your heart pumping without the jumping.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 30 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Low-Impact-Cardio-Workout-for-Beginners/a4/
Day 23 – Abs and Obliques Challenge
- Comments: At 25 minutes with the focus totally on your abs, you are going to feel this one for sure.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 25 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/25-Minute-Abs-and-Obliques-Workout/8a/
Day 24 – “Brazilian” Butt Lift
- Comments: Getting a bit more challenging with 35 minutes devoted to your booty. Your thighs will feel it too.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 35 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/35-Minute-Natural-Brazilian-Buttock-Lift-Exercises/8h/
Day 25 – Cardio Blast
- Comments: This one says it’s to condition for snow boarding, but I think it’s a great workout regardless of what sport your might enjoy. It’s a tough one so modify where you need to or feel free to do one of the easier cardio workouts on the calendar.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 28 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/28-Minute-Snowboard-Workout-Conditioning-Workout-Routine/8i/
Day 26 – Feel good stretch
- Comments: Time for another good stretch day. This is a great one to do each morning or to tack on to one of the other workouts.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 15 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Feel-Good-Stretching-Workout-Calming-Evening-or-Morning-Stretch-Routine/dp/
Day 27 – Pilates Core
- Comments: Let’s get back to some core toning for the last workout day of this week.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 17 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/17-Minute-Pilates-Core-Series-Workout/8n/
Day 28 – Rest
Day 29 – Fat Burning Cardio
- Comments: OK, we are in the home stretch. Let’s try to push it again with a longer cardio routine. Modify or stop early of you need to.
- Equipment Needed: None
- Length: 37 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Fat-Burning-Cardio-Workout-37-Minute-Fitness-Blender-Cardio-Workout-at-Home/fg/
Day 30 – Butt and Thigh Pilates
- Comments: After yesterday’s challenging workout, lets work the butt and thighs with a bit of a stretch through Pilates.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 32 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Thigh-Slimming-Pilates-Butt-and-Thigh-Workout-Free-32-Minute-Online-Pilates-Class/ep/
Day 31 – Abs/Cardio Combo
- Comments: It’s the last day of this challenge. Can you believe it? Work it out with this ab/cardio combo.
- Equipment Needed: Mat or carpeted surface
- Length: 30 minutes
- Video:http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/30-Minute-At-Home-Abs-and-Cardio-Workout-Video/8m/
WOW!
You DID IT!
31 Days of taking amazing care of your body!
Congratulations!
All the best in Health and Happiness!
Jenn
Glad to find your blog.Thanks for sharing this one, great job, keep up the good work.
I love this. I have been trying to get a bigger bang for my buck workout plan.
What a great challenge! I look forward to joining!
Great plan for the month. I know I just need to close my eyes and do it
I’d love to tone my shoulders, thanks for the lineup, I’ll definitely be following along!
I need to get more focused on this. It just seems like LIfe keeps getting in my way. But I need to make working out a higher priority. This is a great motivator.
I hear ya. That is why most workouts are 20 minutes or less. You can do it!
i need to work my abs 20 minutes a day! thats a good one!!
I LOVE this challenge. I am always so automatic, and jump right into blogging when I get up. I am so gonna try this!
Great! Looking forward to having you join us.