Month: August 2019

Don’t judge me, but I’ve been known to show up late to a social occasion (ok… or not show up at all) to ensure I didn’t miss my daily exercise, whether it be Pilates, a run or a quick 20 minute workout. Yep exercise and fitness has always been a priority for me… or at least that was the case until Alfie was born. As I mentioned in this post, I expected to return to exercise a few weeks after giving birth. Oh bless me and my naivety. And then when my body finally was keen, my mind still wasn’t ready to get back on the horse (or Reformer, as it were).

Anyway, my point is that there will always be times in your life when exercise takes a back seat, whether that’s because you’ve had a baby, got too much going on at work, a hectic social calendar, or, heaven forbid, you just need a break.  And that’s ok. But when you do feel like getting back into it, there are a few ways to get yourself back on track, starting with making a plan that’s easy to stick to.

This 20 minute workout should be part of that plan. It’s designed to be done at home without weights, but you can challenge yourself by using dumbbells (or even dry goods from the pantry!) if you like.

The workout

Circuit 1:
2 sets | 45 seconds per exercise | 30 seconds rest between sets 

Hip raises
Push ups
Squat hold
High knees
Reverse crunches

Circuit 2:
2 sets | 45 seconds per exercise | 30 seconds rest between sets 

Reverse lunges
Plank
Squats
Bicycle
Step ups (use a stable chair or low table)

Time-based workouts are my go-to when I’m busy or just feeling unmotivated. They’re easier to plan my life around, plus I find it easily to mentally prepare when I know exactly how long I’ll be working out for!

Hope you enjoy this one Team, it’s good to be back.

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