10-10-10 Quick Interval Workout

Today has been pretty baller thus far.

This morning I snacked on a rice cake con almond butter:

Then I hit up the apartment complex gym around 11:00 for a beastly interval training sesh. Something particular that I have learned about my body is that it reacts the best to shorter, more intense workouts (thank you, Bodyrock)

It’s no surprise that I’m a huge advocate of interval training, due to the fact that it has allowed me to overcome my cardio addiction and realize that I do not need to work out for hours on end to see results. I’ve put together a short but intense full-body workout of my own that will have you drenched in sweat after 25 short minutes.

(Note: You MUST complete this workout at your max level– Your heart rate will skyrocket and your blood will bubble (maybe?) but just keep in mind that it will be over before you know it)

(Note #2: You should also know that I did this workout while sporting my ultra-fashionable neon Disney Princess Half Marathon apparel)

10-10-10 Full Body Interval Workout

Duration: 25-30 minutes

Warm Up:

•   5 Minutes: Easy treadmill walk: Incline 3, Speed 3

Part 1:

• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• First 10-10-10 Series
• 10 Reverse dumbbell lunges on each leg
• 10 Straight-leg Deadlifts
• 10 Standing Dumbbell bicep curls
• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• *Repeat the  first 10-10-10 series*
• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• *Repeat the first 10-10-10 series*

Part 2:

• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• Second 10-10-10 Series
• 10 Dumbbell sumo squats
• 10 Standing dumbbell calf raises on each leg
• 10 Standing hammer curls
• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• *Repeat second 10-10-10 series*
• 1 Min: Sprint: Incline 1, Speed 7
• *Repeat second 10-10-10 series*

Cool Down:

• 5 Min: Walking Cool Down: Speed 3.5

I finished on fire

For luncho, I couldn’t decide exactly what I was feeling so in an effort to use up some of the Whole Foods goodies before they go bad, I declared it concoction time. I grabbed some Indian Lentil Quinoa salad,

combined it with my leftover garlicky kale, and threw it on top of a Food For Life brown rice tortilla with cottage cheese. I cooked this baby in the oven on 450 degrees Farenheit for 5 minutes and called it a meal.

Fabulouso! I call it: Kale Pizza!

Alrighty—I still have this mound of luggage to tackle:

I hope all of you are enjoying the last bit of your weekend and safe travels to those traveling home from HLS Toodles!

A bit to think about: Do you find yourself doing long workouts, short workouts, or switching between the two?

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