Good evening, friends, and happy end of Monday! I hope you had a relaxing and fun weekend.
This weekend I challenged Rob to throw out or donate 100 items from around our house. This meant that each of us had to find our own 100 things to remove. Granted, it took us almost all of Saturday morning, but we did it! Most of my items came from my closet as I got a little cut-throat and realistic on pieces I actually wear versus those I keep because they have sentimental value (hello college t-shirts that no longer fit). There is something so cathartic about cleaning out a bit of the clutter.
We have also become Saturday night church people. We started going to the 5pm service about a month ago and are really enjoying having our Sundays completely free to go hiking or take a slow morning at home. Plus, we are able to hit the grocery stores before the other churches let out, which makes for a quicker and more peaceful shopping experience. Especially at Costco since everyone loves their bargain prices on bulk foods.
Earlier in the week, as you might have seen on Instagram, I lost my voice. On Wednesday, I could not talk above a whisper and only for a few words. My voice is back to about 95% and my doctor appointment today told me it was bronchitis. Ugh. The doctor gave me a Z-pack to start tonight, so hopefully by the weekend I will be feeling better. I skipped my usual Saturday morning long run this past weekend in favor of sleep and it was so needed!
Our weekend also included some long lunches (Zoey likes to take her time) and a walk through Home Depot. Now that Zoey is getting the hang of walking, it is all she wants to do! On Friday afternoon, when we got home, we were encouraging Zoey to walk between us. On her way towards me, I moved back a bit further and Zoey fell and hit her nose on the floor! She ended up with a little bloody nose and I felt terrible. Thankfully it did not damper her walking determination and she was toddling around Home Depot like a pro by Sunday.
Since the weather is starting to turn chilly, the Fall clothing of boots and leggings is just around the corner. I wanted to share this leg-burning workout that will get your legs feeling strong and defined in time to show off those cute Fall leggings.
Even if you are not a fan of wearing leggings, or boots for that matter, having strong legs is on many of my clients’ goal lists and this leg workout will definitely move you toward that goal.
This workout can be done at home, or at the gym, and pairs well with a core stability workout. Let me know if you give it a try!
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.
Boots & Leggings Workout
Complete each move for 3 rounds
12 Kettlebell Swings
8 each Bulgarian Split Squats
12 Calf Raises
8 each Slide Lunges
8 each Glute Bridges
8 each Step Ups
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.
Kettlebell (KB) Swings
- Modified: No weight, just clasp hands together.
- Advanced: Go into a deep squat.
Bulgarian Split Squats
- Modified: Lower height of back leg, or do a front lunge.
- Advanced: Hold a calf raise with front foot.
Calf Raises
- Modified: Rest hand on wall or chair for stability.
- Advanced: Hold weights while you calf raise, or stand on edge of a stair.
Slide Lunges
- Modified: Complete a regular side lunge while resting hand on wall or chair.
- Advanced: Hold a weight in squat hand.
Glute Bridges
- Modified: Rest both feet on the floor as you lift your hips.
- Advanced: Hold a weight on lower torso or rest bottom foot on chair or couch.
Step Ups
- Modified: Lower the height of your step, or rest your hand on a wall.
- Advanced: Hold a weight in each hand as you step up, or complete side step ups.
Let me know if you try it out and how you liked it!
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I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
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