18-Min Quick Bodyweight Workout

18-Min Quick Bodyweight Workout - This workout is broken up into two functional circuits. Video included! #bodyweighttraining #bodyweightworkout #workout

This quick bodyweight workout is like a truncated version of this 30-min bodyweight workout from last month. Same structure except we’ll do just two circuits instead of three. And different exercises of course!

18-Min Quick Bodyweight Workout

This quick bodyweight workout is broken up into two circuits. In each circuit, you’ll do four exercises, back to back, for 30 seconds each. You then rest 30 seconds before repeating. So in other words, that’s 2 minutes of work, 30 seconds of rest.

You’ll complete 4 sets of Circuit 1. There’s some unilateral work, so you’ll alternate right, left, right left. You’ll complete 3 sets of Circuit 2.

As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up before, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have a few guided warm ups:

18-Min Quick Bodyweight Workout - This workout is broken up into two functional circuits. Video included! #bodyweighttraining #bodyweightworkout #workout

Workout Breakdown

CIRCUIT 1

See 1:21 in the above video for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Offset Squat Pulse – Curtsy Pulse
  • Push-Off Side Lunge
  • Skater to SL Hop
  • Squat Jacks

CIRCUIT 2

See 12:11 in the above video for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Push Up – Bear Plank Serratus Push Up
  • Forearm Plank Knee Taps
  • Prone Reach & Pull
  • Surfer Get-Ups

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xo Nicole

Low Impact Band Workout (25 Mins)

Low Impact Band Workout - 25 minute total body workout using a resistance band loop. Video included! #workoutvideo #resistanceband #bandworkout #resistancetraining #lowimpactworkout #workout #fitness

This low impact band workout is 25 minutes long and broken up into three circuits. It uses the same format as many of the quiet workouts I’ve been posting regularly throughout quarantine. Low impact = no jumping, so it’s perfect to do if you have downstairs neighbors.

Low Impact Band Workout

EQUIPMENT USED:

  • Resistance band loop – You can go with a heavy one for the first circuit, but you’ll want a medium strength for the second two so that you can get a slightly bigger range of motion.

This low impact band workout is broken up into three circuits. In each circuit, you’ll do three exercises, back to back, for 30 seconds each. Rest 30 seconds then repeat. You’ll complete four sets, alternating between right and left.

We’ll put a big emphasis on stability and balance in this one, especially during the first two circuits. So it probably won’t be the sweatiest workout you do of mine, but it’ll challenge you in a different way.

As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up before, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have a few guided warm ups:

Low Impact Band Workout - 25 minute total body workout using a resistance band loop. Video included! #workoutvideo #resistanceband #bandworkout #resistancetraining #lowimpactworkout #workout #fitness

Workout Breakdown

CIRCUIT 1

See 2:01 in above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Abduction to Mini Squat
  • Side – Back Lunge Taps
  • Side Step x2 Calf Raise

CIRCUIT 2

See 10:26 in above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Staggered Deadlift with Row
  • Deadlift Kick + Row
  • Lunge to Knee Drive Twist

CIRCUIT 3

See 18:57 in the above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Plank – Side Plank Rows
  • Side Plank Reach
  • Boat Crunch, Pull x2 at top

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xo Nicole

Slider Mat Flow – Lower Body Focus

Slider Mat Flow - Lower Body Focus - 25-minute lower body workout mixing sliding exercises with mat exercises. #sliderworkout #matworkout #lowerbodyworkout #workoutvideo

This slider mat flow mixes sliding exercises with Pilates-inspired bodyweight work. The focus will be the posterior musculature of the lower body and hip strengthening/mobility. It’s all low-impact (quiet!). We’ll start standing with a slider sequence then make our way down to the mat.

Slider Mat Flow – Lower Body Focus

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Slider (dish towel works on hardwood floor; paper plate works on carpet)

This slider mat flow is a continuous sequence of exercises. You complete the sequence on the right leg, rest, then repeat on the left. I’ll be guiding you through the whole thing. This is a workout that really must be done following along with the video.

We’ll start standing with some sliding lunge-based work, then move down to the mat for some work in tabletop and laying on our side.

As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up beforehand, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have a few guided warm ups:

Slider Mat Flow - Lower Body Focus - 25-minute lower body workout mixing sliding exercises with mat exercises. #sliderworkout #matworkout #lowerbodyworkout #workoutvideo

Workout Breakdown

Because there are so many variations within each exercises series, I’m not giving a preview in the above video of the flow before the workout. Here’s a general breakdown, but keep in mind this one is meant to be done along with the video.

Sliding Lunge Series

  • Back lunge to deadlift
  • Hold the lunge and back knee slides in and out
  • Split lunge pulses
  • Back to lunge-deadlift combo
  • Hold the deadlift hinge

Tabletop Series

  • Hip circles, reverse direction
  • Donkey kick pulses
  • Hydrant swivels
  • Hydrant pulses
  • Repeat whole thing

Side Leg Series

  • Straight leg lifts
  • Bend & internally rotate
  • Just the internal rotation
  • Internal to external rotation
  • Hold internal and pulse

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xo Nicole