Let's do it family!

Since we moved to Ca and don't have a studio to work out in we've had to be creative. Up till today our workouts consisted of running. But this morning Quaylan suggested we do something anaerobic. Anaerobic means without oxygen, and anaerobic workouts are tough, quick, and designed to get your muscles burning. It's great to include anaerobic workouts into your routine, for several reasons. 1) They are fun. How fast, how high, how intensely can you push yourself. 2) They are quick, and effective. 20-30 minutes is all you need. 3) They improve your VO2 max (fancy language for improve your body's efficiency at using Oxygen) so that you will perform better during your aerobic (your slow, longer workouts like running). The best part is that EVERYONE can participate. As Quaylan and I did our workout, Brooklyn joined in. And at the end of the workout, she insisted we do some sprints up and down the street, "We have to get our hearts and bones nice and strong, Mom," she said (I kid you not, these were her words). Try throwing this workout into your routine, maybe on the days you can't make it to the gym or simply need something new to try. Get the whole family involved, too. Warmup 30 seconds of each
Jumping Jacks 
Walk outs
Hip Stretch
Squats

 Then 15 of each of the following exercises. Rest one minute after doing the whole circuit, and then repeat for a total of 3 times.
 Jumping Jacks (yes, again)
 Push ups
 Burpees
 Squat Jumps 
 Leg raises

 VIDEOS Here are some videos showing how to do the stretches and parts of the workout. (here's a video showing how to modify a burpee to make it harder or easier) Have fun!