Fall Back Into Fitness

Well, here in Kentucky, fall weather came a little early this year.  Even though it's the middle of August, we are having "October-like" weather.  Kids have gone back to school.  Summer is closing down.  Have you neglected your fitness goals/endeavors this summer?  If so, maybe it's time to "fall" back into your routine.  Don't feel like it's too late or you've wasted too much time...jump back in and you'll be feeling better in no time.

So where do you begin?  Check with your gym to see if they have some fun group exercise classes on their schedule.  That's a great way to get back into it without having to do a lot of planning or thinking.  Let the instructors guide you through exercise while you lose your thoughts/problems/stress in the little sweat beads on your forehead (or on the floor, depending on the class!!).  While you're at it, check with your gym to see if they have any personal training specials.  Sometimes there will be "back-to-school" specials and now is the time to take advantage of it!!

Not willing to go the route of personal training or group exercise?  Want to spend more time on the gym floor?  Well if you are not sure where to start or you just don't want to waste your time wandering from machine to machine, why not try this workout.  Grab a pair of dumbbells that you'll use for all 3 of these exercises...you won't put them down til your rest period.

1.  Double DB Swing x 2 reps (this picture shown with kettle bells instead of dumbbells)

2.  Overhead DB Squat x 2 reps  

3.  Single-Leg Deadlift with DB Row x 2 reps (each leg)

Perform each exercise in succession for 4 rounds WITH NO REST and without putting the weights down.  Once you complete the 4 rounds, rest for 90 seconds.  Now repeat this 3 MORE TIMES!!  This is a great metabolic workout that won't take long but will target total body movements and will kick up that fat-burner that's hiding deep inside!