We are all pressed for time these days, aren’t we? It doesn’t matter your situation, it’s much easier to talk yourself into a 10 minute workout at home than heading to the gym for an hour!
(Thanks to Mellissa for giving me this workout top. She’s the best.)
How’s your week going, friends?
Mine started out busy working two crazy shifts on Sunday and Monday. Both were just way busier than usual and I felt like I could barely keep my head above water during the worst of it.
It didn’t help that I was training a brand new gal Monday so the craziness was just magnified by having to explain why I’m doing this and that and what you do in x situation for y reason and oh-my-god-you-took-the-wrong-food-out-now-we-have-to-re-make-it…
Let’s just say I was very happy to get home to Miss Zoey to snuggle and catch up on blog stuff. (Slash collapse onto the couch to watch the Talking Dead episode I DVR’d. It’s hard to stay up that late when you have a 4am wake-up call the next morning!)
Looking at the past two weeks on DailyMile, I am really grateful I have a job where I am on my feet because some days those are where the majority of my steps come from. Of course it also makes me dog tired for my runs and workouts I’m supposed to complete with training, but…positivity right??
PS If you want to see my training schedule with updates, head to this google doc.
PPS Would anyone be interested in me creating a print-out or a downloadable half-marathon training doc?
SHN Happy Moves #happymoves
I’ve rounded up the last couple of weeks of fitness here for my Happy Moves post. The idea behind these posts is to show a little bit about my fitness routine (or lack thereof). Currently I’m training for a half-marathon in May and along the way..I’m running a 10K..this weekend..in Nebraska!
[ insert happy dance ]
I’m running the Leprechaun Chase 10K again and this time I’m doing it with my sister Courtney. I’m so excited!
Lately I’ve been doing a bit of treadmill running while listening to some awesome podcasts and doing short, home workouts. I want to share more about the running later because I have a different idea for today’s post.
Why a 10 Minute Workout at Home is for YOU
Instead of a break down of days, steps, miles, etc like in the past two SHN Happy Moves, I thought I might share a 10 minute workout with you.
Some of the peeps in my Secret Semi-Healthy Club (aka amazing people who want this blog to be even more awesome. click that link to request to join if you’re up to the task!) talked about how time was one of the biggest set-backs to their fitness goals, so I thought a perfect solution would be my 10 minute home workouts.
It’s funny how sometimes we think that “if only such and such will change, life will be easier and I will FINALLY have the chance to workout more often.” I definitely thought that working part time at home and part time out of the home would mean I’d be at the gym all the time. I mean, I’m managing my schedule half of the time..why wouldn’t I be??
Welp, turns out there are just as many reasons not to go to the gym when you’re working from home!
I know we all like to think we have it the hardest and that this other person you know obviously has more time because he/she is fitting in exercise, but frankly, that’s typically not the case. I’ve found that we are the ones who decide how our time is used. Whether we believe it or not.
This isn’t to say I’m wagging my finger at you and demanding you get your butt off the couch to do some burpees..it’s just sharing something I’ve learned over the past couple of years.
I hope we can all try to realize that everyone has challenges and time constraints. And that if we really want something, we can have it.
I really love the quote, “You can have anything you want, but not everything you want.” So true, right? (paraphrased)
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That being said, it’s a heck of a lot easier, no matter what your life situation is, talking yourself into doing a 10 minute workout at home than it is to getting your gear together to head to the gym for an hour. Am I right??
[Tweet “Break your workouts into 10 minute segments, 2-3 times per day. #fitfluential”]
Especially when it’s 18 degrees and snowing. #lifeinminnesota
And since we now know that you only really need 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week..it makes it much easier to squeeze these in a couple of times a day!
10 Minute Workout: Stair Intervals (Body Weight)
Basically this workout involves bursts of cardio intertwined with some simple bodyweight strength training exercises. If you don’t have stairs nearby, you can run in place, do jumping jacks or use something resembling a step to step onto and off of for the given amount of time. Have fun!
Clarification on moves:
-push-ups: you choose the intensity. check out this post for form.
-squat kick: squat and as you straighten back up, kick either forwards or sideways. click here for proper squat form.
-stairs: going up and down stairs (or do your choice of cardio move); YOU choose the intensity!
-tricep dips: you can do these with a steady chair or even on the couch. check out this post for clarification.
-burpees: you choose your intensity. add a hop or don’t do the push up part (I usually don’t). this is the most challenging version.
-backward lunges: lunge your leading foot backwards instead of forwards. see this post for correct form.
SHN notes: As with any workout that states an amount of time it takes to complete..times vary. You might be faster or slower than me, so tailor it to YOU. Take breaks when you need them. Every workout is YOUR workout. Own it. Have fun. Be silly. #happymoves 
[Tweet “10 minute stair intervals make a quick and simple workout! #happymoves”]
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I want to see your #happymoves on social media! Tag me @semihealthnut and use hashtag #happymoves on Twitter, Instagram AND Facebook so we can spread the joy of happy fitness! 
Eat and move happy! 
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Visiting from Thursday Favorite Things blog hop! Love your workout tips. I have a hard time motivating myself at home!
So glad you liked this! I agree it’s hard to get the motivation..but 10 minutes, right??
Working out at home was one of my best ever fitness decisions. When i was ultra training I listened to ALOT of podcasts. Not so much lately.
Thanks for linking up with Fitness Friday and have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for hosting! Yes working out at home is so much easier!!
It took me forever to realize I can do anything but I can’t do everything. Sometimes I still need a reminder 🙂 Love the idea of a Happy Moves post. Moving is almost guaranteed to make me happy!
It’s totally something I need to remind myself of–especially in today’s world when we are told we are supposed to do it all!