Hi, I'm Valerie Waters with the Livestrong Woman and the A-List Look.
Today, I have for you: when you think you can't workout.
And it's especially designed for those days when, well, you think can't.
You're too tired.
You're too stressed.
You just think you can't get it done.
This workout is for you.
It's going to keep you on your path.
It's going to tone you head to toe.
And you're going to be so happy that you did it.
So if you're ready, let's get started.
I've got a kettlebell, a pair of dumbbells, a mat.
And I'm going to be using something for balance in a little bit.
Our first workout is a Sumo Squat.
I'm going to turn my toes slightly out.
Now, this kettlebell is fairly heavy.
And you can go a little lighter, or a little heavier.
But remember, this workout is for when you think you can't do it.
What I want to do is just wake up all your muscles.
And I find that by actually using a fair amount of weight, it's more comfortable than if you
were to just do some floor work, or what have you.
This kind of wakes everything up.
So, here we are.
Toes turned out.
Chest is up.
Take it straight down.
Push through those heels.
Squeeze your butt on the way up.
That is 1, 2.
We're going to 15.
3, 4, 5, 6.
And this workout will wake you up.
It's going to make you feel really good.
So, even if you think you can't workout, you're gonna find that you're going to get through
this, and your going to feel great.
11.
And you're going to stay on your path.
That's 12.
13, 14 and 15.
I'm going to set that down.
Now, carefully when you're using a heavy weight, you want to bend those knees.
Okay, and I'm going to pick up my lighter dumbbells.
I'm going to Bent Over Row with a Twist.
Palms face my legs and I'm going to turn and squeeze.
So I'm gonna really row that ab and get a nice squeeze in my mid back.
3.
I'm going to 12.
4, 5, 6, 7.
If you spend too much time in the computer chair, like I do, you will appreciate this
exercise.
10, 11, one more.
Ah, that's so good.
Bend your knees, set it down.
We're gonna go to a Lunge Kick.
Now, I know you can do this exercise on your own, without any extra stability.
But we're going to use a little bit chair.
Because, again, this is for one of those days when you just–maybe you're a little distracted.
Maybe you're tired.
2.
But we still want to get that workout in.
So this is just adding in just a little bit of stability.
Now, if you're doing this workout on day that you feel strong, then just put you're hands
here, like that.
Okay?
But I'm gonna use this.
8.
And I'm still gonna get my 15 reps, though.
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Really good.
Go ahead and switch legs.
Chest is up.
Now, I'm looking to get my heart rate up.
So, and your heart rate up.
So if you hear me start to breath, it means the workout's doing its job.
4, 5.
Good.
6.
And remember, if you want to challenge yourself a little bit more, just put your hands here.
Okay?
11.
There's no judgement on it.
12.
If you want to hold on, it's okay.
13, 14 and 15.
It's all about consistency.
I don't want you to miss a workout because you're a little tired, you know?
Now, I'm going to come down here for Push Ups.
And again, now normally, I'd probably have you do full push up position.
But this is one of those workouts for when you just think you can't do it, so it's okay
to come to your knees.
We're going for 10.
But we still want strict form, so abs tight.
You're gonna look down.
3, 4.
Lock it up.
5, 6, 7.
Try to get low to the floor.
8, and 10.
Really good.
Now, lie on your back.
We're going into a Single Leg Glute Bridge.
I love this exercise.
One leg goes up in the air, working the leg that's bent.
Going to 15.
Ready.
1.
Press that foot straight up.
4, 5, 6.
Feel that?
So good.
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
Switch legs and go.
1, 2.
So we're working our glutes. 5.
That's perfect.
6, 7.
And squeeze.
8, 10, 11, 12.
Two more.
One more.
That's so good.
Now, just give that a quick hug-in, like that.
Release those legs.
You're gonna put them down.
And then you're going to take one leg, you're gonna bring it back up in the air, and we're
going to do a Two Way Crunch.
Hands go behind your head.
I'm taking my elbow to that outside of the knee, first.
For 10.
1, 4.
And keep trying to reach up.
6, 7, 8 and 10.
And right in to twisting the other way.
3.
Good.
Nice and high.
6, 8, 9 and 10.
That was perfect.
Switch legs.
Okay, here we go.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
And 10.
And other side.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Keep going you're almost there.
8, 9 and 10.
Well done.
Now, you might want to give that a little stretch.
Reach overhead.
Really good job.
I want you to take a quick sip of water.
Have a little break.
And you're gonna do this circuit 2 more times.
And then just call it a day.
And this workout–just remember this is that workout for when you really just think that
you can't.
But you get it done.
And you feel amazing for having done it.
And you feel proud of yourself that you did.
So, just remember, just show up, get it done and you will always feel better.
I'm Valerie Waters, and you are just one workout away from a good mood.