Hi! I apologize for the downtime on my site today. What a mess! Anyway I’m back with an epic Wellness Wednesday post that I was able to tie into the #SummerSWEATSeries. If you’re following our program along, I hope that you’ve been enjoying the workouts and meal plan. I’ve been doing my best to prep the meals and do the workouts; it’s been SO MUCH FUN! In fact, last night I made Lee’s Kung Pao Chicken and it was AMAZING; I can’t wait to have it for dinner tonight.
Ever since we started the Summer SWEAT Series, I’ve realized how much I needed to have a program that was realistic enough for me to stick to. Each and every time I’ve tried to follow a diet or meal plan, I always end up bingeing on the things I have felt were off limits. That’s why when we put this meal plan together, we thought about the foods that we LOVED to eat (including dessert!). And the workouts? Well, they’re definitely tough but the Facebook group is keeping me motivated, so thank you for coming along on this journey with Lee and me.
Even though we have planned workouts, I know that there are some days were I have a million things to do. Especially lately! And what does that mean exactly? Well sometimes I’m not able to get in a good 30 minute workout and really get my sweat on. Other times I’m traveling and don’t have all the equipment I need to make the workout as effective as it should be. That’s where this 10 minute FAT-BURNING workout comes in! I picked a mix of my favorite tough cardio and leg workouts to create an easy to follow calorie-burning workout!
Best of all you can do these moves ANYWHERE; there’s absolutely no equipment required! And trust me, this workout is going to get your heart rate up and bring it back down again quite a few times. #SWEATFEST
Special thanks to my friends at Finish Line for supplying me with this amazing outfit from Nike (pictured above). Check it out: Top | Bottoms | Shoes
I always love to start my workouts with a good 5 minute warm up. Â A fast paced walk or a light jog is a great way to get your muscles warm and ready for a workout! If you aren’t able to run, you can aggressively march in place or step side to side. Anything that gets your body warmed up for at least a few minutes is good!
Now onto the workout…
Description: Complete the entire sequence 2 times for a total of 10 minutes. Be sure to warm up first for 5 minutes by walking or lightly jogging!
Sumo Jump Squats:Â Start in a standing position. Then jump and land with your feet wider then hip width apart with toes turned out slightly in a squatting postion. Be sure to keep your chest up and do not round your lower back. Use your hands to touch by your ankles. Jump back in with feet together and hands up. Continue this for 1 minute.
Burpees:Â Begin in a squat position with your hands on the floor in front of you. Kick your feet back so that you are in a plank position. Return your feet to squat postion, then quickly jump up as high as possible. Repeat for 1 minute.
Alternating Curtsy Lunges with Side Leg Lift: Begin in a standing upright position. Place one of your feet behind the other and crossing over as far to the side as comfortable possible. Keep your front foot stationary. Lower your rear knee until it almost touches the ground. Push back upright with enough force to kick the rear foot up and out to the side. Return back to the starting position with your foot back behind and out to the side of your front foot. Alternate sides. Repeat for 1 minute.
Tuck Jumps:Â Stand with your feet directly under your hips. Jump up brining your knees as high as you can. (I like to use my hands to tap my knees when they come up.) Land softly with your knees under your hips. Repeat for 1 minute.
High Kicks: Stand tall with your legs straight and arms hanging at your sides. Kick one leg straight out in front of you while reaching for it with the opposite hand. Return the leg to the ground to repeat on the opposite side. If you want to kick it up a notch you can jump while kicking! Repeat for 1 minute.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS!
I’m so excited to bring you a phenomenal giveaway from my friends at Finish Line! Without them, the #SummerSWEATSeries wouldn’t have as amazing as it has been so far. Be sure to show them some love on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
How to enter:
Fill out the form below for your chance to win an entire outfit from Finish Line (you’ll be able to select it if you win!). Entries close 7/5/15 at midnight. Must live in the United States in order to win. Good luck!
{Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Finish Line as a part of the #SummerSWEATSeries. Please consult your doctor before starting a new fitness regime. You are participating at your own risk. Please modify and listen to your body!}
I can always use more running shorts!
I really love their nike running shoe selection!
I’d love some leggings and a new pair of running shoes. I’m liking the aqua-colored Nikes, so cute!
I love the capris that you have on in the picture + I could use another pair of Brooks Adrenaline shoes!
Definitely a pair of nike leggings and I could always use a new sports bra! 🙂
I think I would get a pair of Hokas – have been wanting to try them for running, but they’re pretty expensive!
I need new running shoes and I really like the pink Nike shoes in this post!
A new pair of running shoes! I wear mine out so quickly!!
I need new shoes bad!
A colorful sneaker!
I want the Women’s Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Photosynthesis Running Shoes.
Nike Pegasus and a cute running outfit!
Pretty patterned pants!
I love the huge selection for kids! My 1-year old daughter is so fun to shop for!
Some new running shoes would be fabulous! I run 5-6 miles every morning and I’ve had the same gym shoes for years…so hard on my knees and shins! Also, a pair of running leggings sound awesome.
Nike running shoes!!!
I would love their Women’s Nike Pro Classic Circulo Sports Bra and a new pair of gym shoes!
Ah a whole new outfit would be the perfect motivation to hit the gym(:
running shoes!! Leggings too
Bright colored running shoes would be amazing!
All of it!
Nike free sneakers, dri-fit tank, and printed running shorts!
a sassy tank and leggings
Fun running shoes + Nike dri-fit tanks!
I can always use a new sports bra & sneakers!!
Shoes and tank tops. Can never have too many of those 🙂
Definitely underarmour everything, love their workout pants!
I would love a new pair of shoes and I am in desperate need of a new sports bra! Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway : )
Sports bra and capri’s!
I’m going to need to revisit to pick an outfit….this is some serious decision making!
Definitely would love some new Nike capri length leggings!
A top and new running shoes will be nice!
Great post Monique! I find it frustrating when I don’t have enough time to work in a 30 min+ workout, this 10 minute blast is PERFECT! The Finish Line give away is fun–I’d go for new sneakers and leggings for sure! Thank you!
Women’s Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire Running Shoes is what I would really love! I need new shoes so badly! Thanks so much for this amazing giveaway!
If I won the giveaway I would love a new pair of running shoes probably hope for Acics and any of the leggings finish line has!!
New running shoes for sure + capris or yoga pants
I LOVE the leggings and always need a pair and I go through running shoes like crazy! And sports bras- can you ever have too many?!? Love the outfit!
I could always use a good pair of Nike leggings!
I would want a new pair of running shoes, probably Saucony or maybe Nike frees, and some running tops! I never have enough tops!
Cropped running leggings and a breathable running tank would be fabulous!
Always needing a new outfit! Ooo and shoes!
I’m going to be heading off to college soon and am in desperate need of some good tennis shoes for all that walking i’ll be doing around campus 🙂 i would also love the sports bra!
More tanks are always appreciated, and I’m actually in need of new running shoes too!
I would choose each item from Nike, from Finishline.com
Nike dri-fit leggings = LOVE!!! Especially in purple 😉 all the underarmour tanks look rad too!
PS loving the Summer Sweat Series! Thank you so much Monique!
I’d get some new shoes!
would love some new leggings and a tank!
Nike frees, Nike relay crop, Nike DB dip dye and Nike pro classic! What a great giveaway! Always can use a new summer workout outfit and it may as well match! NIKE!
I would love any of their sports bras and workout tank tops because you can never have too many of them in your life!
I’m always looking for a good high-impact sports bra and colorful leggings!
New running shoes for sure! Plus a nice dryfit top and running pants!
Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway! I would choose these
sneakers:http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod772034
this top : http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=16080&categoryId=cat303116&productId=prod773790
these bottoms : http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=10699&categoryId=cat301644&productId=prod771959
this sports bra: http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=1948&categoryId=cat303098&productId=prod771295
xo
PinkSole
I’d love a pair of high quality black capris!
Leggings and a sports bra!!
UA tank + Nike Air Zoom Pegasus sneaks + leggings!
I would love a high quality running capris and shoes!
I love the whole outfit!!!
Need new kicks please!
It would be great to get a new tank top for summer workouts and leggings for running when the weather changes in the winter
Shoes!
I think I’m way past due for new running shoes!
I would most definitely get a pair of shoes and a cute breathable tank!
The NIke Hawaiian leggings have my name on them 🙂 Seriously though, that print is so energizing that getting dressed t workout would be fun for a change!
I’d love a new sports bra and top!
I have always wanted a pair of NIke leggings! And Nike is the only brand of sports bras I will buy – so I could definitely use a new one of those! 🙂
I really could use a quality sports bra!
I would love the UA double threat tank w/ the UA heatgear alpha printed capris!
I’m in need of a new pair of shoes; Brooks to be exact!! Love all things running but I also love doing strength as it keeps me in shape and maintains a balance between running and conditioning workouts
i need more tanks and capri’s
SHOES!!
I could really use a new pair of cute running sneaks!
I would get the capri leggings and a sports bra!
I can NEVER have to make Nike running shoes!!!!
You can never have too many runnings shoes or cute tops!!
I love the solstice running tank and I’d also definitely getting some leggings!
I think I’d get this exact outfit! LOVE it! #shutupandrun
I need some new leggings and a navy tank.
I would definitely choose some new running shoes! And can always use some new running shorts!
Definitely some Nike leggings and a new pair of running shoes! Perferably Brooks!
I love the Nike Free runs and their Hawaiian print leggings! Also a racerback tank and the Capezio sports bra.
A new pair of running shoes
Loving your Nike outfit! I definitely want those pink sneakers. I would also love some new Under Armour workout gear.
Leggings and a new top!
New Nike sneakers!
New NIKE sneakers too!
I’m always on the hunt for new sports bras and running shorts!
I’d definitely pick myself up a t-shirt and shorts. Between last year/this summer, my running shirts have all got holes in them! (Hey, more breeze, right?)
A great sports bra and new pair of sneakers would be awesome!
Ooooooh! I love “window shopping” for fitness wear! I picked out some great stuff: Women’s Under Armour HeatGear Alpha Novelty Capris, Women’s The North Face Graphic Play Hard Tank, Women’s Nike Pro Classic Circulo Sports Bra, and Women’s Under Armour Speedform Apollo Vent Running Shoes. <3
I’d love a pair of Nike running shoes.
I need new running shoes, so I would definitely get some nikes!
I’d get the short/tights since I need some new ones this year!
I am in desperate need of new shorts/capris! I swear I rotate the same few pairs and have done so for the past few years!
in need of some new sports bras and running shorts!!
I’d choose several pairs of workout shorts and a sports bra!
If I won this giveaway, I would love to get the Nike Free 5.0 Photosynthesis Running shoes! I would also love to get the Nike Pro Core Compression sports bra, the Nike Shut Up and Run tank, and the Nike 3 Inch Pro Core Compression shorts! Nothing motivates me more than new workout clothes to hit the gym in!
I don’t know about the other things… but I’ve been dying for a fun pair of running leggings!! Who wouldn’t want to go for a run with these?? http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod771311
What a great giveaway!
I’m in need of some new running leggings and shoes! Throwing in a cute graphic top like the one you wore for this post wouldn’t hurt either
I’d want to update my running shoes and get some sassy patterned leggings!
I would get a pair of Brooks Ghost 7 running shoes, a Nike Pro Dots Sports Bar (so cute!), a pair of Nike running crops in a super bright color, and a Strappy Nike Running Tank. I’d be so flyyyy.
The shoes and sports bra! It’s always tough to find ones that fit right… for both things!
In desperate need of a new pair of running shoes; I’d get a pair of Brook’s PureFlow and a new pair of running capris!
Probably a tank top!
I desperately need new running shoes. A new sports bra and tank would be great too!
I would choose a pair of Nike Frees (because they are DA BOMB), a crazy patterned capri, and a solid tank!!
these shoes http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod761159, this shirt http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod771897, this bra http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod748880, and these capris http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=3961&categoryId=cat305594&productId=prod774653
Oooh – I need new running shoes like WHOA. I’m a Brooks girl and was eyeballing the PureFlow.
I need more running shoes & I love those leggings your wearing!
I would love new workout shoes and a new sports bra!
I would really love a new sports bra!
I want to try a pair of the Nike Roshe shoes!
I would LOVE a new pair of Nike running shoes!
The North Face Pulse Capri Tights and the Nike Dri-FIT Knit Tank would be perfect to wear to my job as a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. Thanks for the chance to win it!
New hokas (love those shoes!) and a moving comfort sports bra.
Women’s Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Photosynthesis Running Shoes, Women’s adidas High-Impact Sports Bra, Women’s Nike Dri-FIT Cool Breeze Running Shirt, Women’s Nike Pro 11 Inch Shorts. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I love all of their shoes!
I could totally use some new running shoes! That would be awesome!
I would definitely pick some new running shoes and I love the tank you are wearing!
Definitely would love yoga leggings or running sneakers!!
I’d really like to try the Adidas high impact sports bra (these workouts are definitely high impact, and my girls and me need all the support we can get), love the Nike 11″ shorts with polka dots (anything to add some whimsy to a workout), a Dri-Fit shirt in a coordinating color, and some training sneaks to give me a solid base for these kick-butt workouts!
I’d get more workout leggings and new running shoes in a fun color!
I could really use some new running shoes! Preferably brightly colored!
I could use a back-up pair of running shoes, a high impact sports bra, running shorts and tanks for the hot summer weather!
Wonderul workout–so killer!
I would love some new fly-knit running shoes to motivate me to train for my half marathon!
I would love new shoes and a couple new sports bras that aren’t the cheapos from Walmart 😉
For sure some more sports bras!! I love the pops of color that Nike offers
I’d love a new pair of running shoes since mine are worn out and a Nike sports bra.
The Nike polka-dot bra and the sunset leggings!
I’d pick The North Face Dynamix Hoodie!
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Would love a new sports bra!
I’m in need of a new outfit, I’ve already lost 30 pounds and need new gear 🙂
Need a new sports bra and shoes 🙂
Hi, this is a great blog post. I will try this quick workout tomorrow morning before work or sometime this week.
Thank you for this giveaway. If I won this giveaway, I would most likely get –
1) Shoes: Hoka One One running shoes (size 11) because I’ve always wanted to try them out. They look huge but people who wear Hoka’s say these shoes are really lightweight – http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=396&categoryId=cat301626&productId=prod778345
2) Bra – Women’s Nike Pro core classic logo sports bra (medium) – http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod771664
3) Top – Women’s Nike Dri-Fit Cool Strappy Running Tank – http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=4584&categoryId=cat303116&productId=prod772095
4) Bottom – Women’s Nike Epic Run Lux 5-inch running shorts – http://www.finishline.com/store/product?A=4841&categoryId=cat301644&productId=prod784314
I would like new running shoes since I’m training for a half-marathon and a Nike workout outfit!
I would like new running shoes and a Nike workout outfit!
As a mom I usually spend my extra money on what my kid needs. Personally, I need a new pair of tennies so it’s obvious I’d pick the new shoes, especially since they would be good running shoes!
I would choose the Women’s Nike Pro Core Classic Logo Sports Bra – shaunie
Sports bras and good workout shirts… for sure. And a good hat for running.
I’d love some new Photosynthesis running shoes and some leggings.
Sports bra and leggings! please!
I would get some Under Armour tanks and am in desperate need of new running shoes! What a great giveaway. 🙂
Some new running shoes!!!
I like the Women’s Nike Summer Solstice Running Tank and Women’s Nike Dri-FIT Epic Run Crop Running Tights.
You are such an inspiration! LOVE the pink shoes!!
I would love some new running shoes, I am a big fan of New Balance racing flats. Also and Under Armor sports bra and compression shorts would be amazing!
I need new shoes!
If I won the giveaway I would pick a pair of Dri-fit running leggings and a pair of running shoes!
I really need a new pair of running shoes!