I finally made it back to the gym this week after a few months away. There were lots of “excuses” including all the running for upcoming races and the broken finger. But now that the fall running season is pretty much over, I decided it was time to cut back on my mileage and get back to cross training and strength workouts. The elliptical bores me but I managed to stay on there for 30 minutes before completing the core workout below. I ended with an easy 15 min run/walk on the treadmill. This workout took me about 30 minutes and I used a bosu, 15 pound weights, and 8 pound weights.
Core Focused Total Body Workout
I like doing workouts like this that work a variety of muscles, but really focus in on the core. This workout went by quickly but I felt like it was really effective!
Let me know what you think of this workout if you decide to give it a try!
Have a great Wednesday!
txa1265 says
I am reading a lot of folks changing up running for more strength / cross-training stuff, and your workout looks good. I need to try to integrate more bodyweight and other non-running exercises into my routine, and this weekend I started with the 100 burpee challenge as part of that Elf for Health calendar thing.
runningoutofwine says
I read about that Elf for Health challenge…100 burpees sounds really tough!! Glad you liked the workout:)
txa1265 says
Yeah – I had already done a long run so I did the burpees in sets of 25 😉
Sheena says
I am doing the same thing you are. Cutting back mileage and adding strength training such a Body Pump class which I am really loving. I think it’s a natural time to cut back especially if you live in a cold state and can’t run outside all the time.
runningoutofwine says
Yes I agree! And I also love body pump…I just took a class this morning:)
Tonya@Healthy, Fit, and Frugal says
Oh man I hate mountain climbers! I’m always looking to mix up my workouts but I have to be careful of a shoulder injury I have. Makes it kind of tough sometimes. 🙁
runningoutofwine says
That must make it tough to do certain things with a shoulder injury. Hopefully you can modify some workouts to still change up your routine!
olivetorun says
This looks to be RIGHT up my alley! Love it!
runningoutofwine says
Glad you liked it!