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Rendezvous with my Gymboss

 Struggling lately getting up and going before 5 am, been doing it for years but it really gets old sometimes. I usually train at the gym on Thursday morning before heading to work but just didn't wanna rush around this morning so I saved myself the commute to the gym and headed to the back yard with my Gymboss (and my husband, greeted as soon as he came down with 'we're doing legs and HIIT today'). Would have been easy to skip the workout all together but as I always tell myself...the only workout you ever regret is the one you didn't do. This certainly held true today....
Started with walking lunges 2 sets 50 each, alternating with superset of TRX leg curls and bridging hip abduction. Then squats and side shuffles in a squat position 2 sets 50 each. And then the hard work....

Pick up a GymBoss interval timer

Gymboss set for 20 sec/10 sec for 8 rounds
Here's some ideas for some cardio intervals. Pick a few and shuffle 'em up...
Jump squats
Plyo jacks
Jump forward to lunge
Skater lunges
Mountain climbers
Burpees
Be creative and keep it interesting! The best way to get a good workout is to create one that inspires you!

Gymboss GB2010 BLACK SOFTCOAT

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Special Dark Cocoa Peanut Butter Balls

Sweet protein packed treat. Be aware...they are yummy and pop easily into your mouth, you have been warned.

Mix together...
1/8 cup honey
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
1 scoop whey protein
Add a 1/2 tablespoon special dark cocoa powder (Hersheys), stir a bit to create a chocolate swirl.
Roll into 15- 3/4 inch balls and keep in the fridge.

The stats for each 3/4 inch treat:
                                          67 calories, 3 g protein, 7.4 g carbs, 3 g fat

Backyard Bootcamp!

Sun's up early, weather is beautiful! Get outside for an early morning workout!
Backyard bootcamp at my house left more than a little DOMS!

Walking lunges
Skater lunges
TRX leg curls
TRX Hip abduction holding bridge position
Squats

Mix up with some supersets. Have fun and enjoy the burn!