Cardio-Strength Body Busting At Home Workout

Now that I am 32 weeks pregnant, and look and feel really pregnant, more and more people have been asking me if I am “ready” for this baby. Second babies are so much different! Rob and I both feel so casual about the arrival of this new addition since we already have what we need (except diapers) and feel like we have been through this rodeo before. Once school ends for the year in the last week of May, we will go into overdrive getting hand-me-down clothes washed, freezer meals made, and all the baby stuff organized from the basement. I am looking forward to those days to, but truthfully right now our energy is just going towards focusing on a safe and healthy delivery for both baby and me.

I also got my hair cut last week before the insanity of two babies hits. I wanted something easy to deal with and realized it had been 11 months since I last got it chopped! My stylist does an incredible job of giving me a cut that is low maintenance and lasts a long time without looking too rough. Also, Zoey’s hair is long enough to put into one full pony tail. I can barely handle the cuteness or how quickly she is growing!

While my personal workouts have taken a backseat this week as I was just really feeling the need to take some rest, I still want to share some of my favorites with you all. This Cardio-Strength Body Buster Workout is a fantastic combination of sweat inducing cardio work and simple, full body strength building moves. I am also a huge fan of this workout because you can take it just about anywhere since it requires no equipment. It is a great one for the park or at home!

Before starting the workout, be sure to warm up with some light cardio (5-10 minutes), and dynamic stretching. Do the same as a cool down when you finish your workout. Get a copy of the warm up and cool down routine I recommend here.

You can also check out my must have workout resources here. These are the things I use weekly, if not daily, to make my workouts as easy and comfortable as possible.

Cardio-Strength Body Buster At Home Workout

Complete as many rounds as possible of all the moves (including the push pace) in 20-25 minutes. Rest as needed, but no stopping the clock.

• .25 mile / 2 minute Cardio push pace
• 5 Burpees
• 10 Push Ups
• 15 Squats
• 20 Tricep Dips
• 20 Plank Kick Thrus

If any of the moves are too much for you right now, take a look at the modifications below. Always modify your workouts and specific moves as needed. Additionally, if you want to challenge yourself further by advancing the moves, there are descriptors below on how to do that as well.

Burpees

• Modified: Step back, do not jump. Do not complete the push up.
• Advanced: Raise a plate weight over your head when you stand up.

Push Ups

• Modified: Rest on knees, and/or rest your hands on an elevated chair, step, or wall.
• Advanced: Elevate or stack feet.

Squats

• Modified: Use a wide leg stance. Rest hand on wall or chair.
• Advanced: Hold a weight with arms straight out from chest.

Tricep Dips

• Modified: Sit on bottom with feet flat on floor. Place hands, with fingers pointed towards toes, and dip backwards.
• Advanced: Straighten legs to rest on heels. Stack one foot on top of each other.

Plank Kick Thrus

• Modified: Rest bottom leg on knee. Rest on hands in a push up position rather than hands.
• Advanced: Hold a light weight in your kick touch hand when you kick.

Let me know if you try it out and how you liked it!

More cardio and strength combination workouts to try:

• Timed Base Measures No Equipment Workout
• EMOM 15
• Basic Card Workout
• Butt Back in Gear 1,000

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