At-Home Quiet Workout – No Equipment

March 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
At-Home Quiet Workout - No Equipment - This 23-minute total body workout is perfect for nap time or if you have downstairs neighbors. #quietworkout #workoutathome #athomeworkout #bodyweighttraining

This week I’ve done a couple IG Live workouts, and I wanted to share one here for anyone who wasn’t able to tune in in real time. We did this quiet workout (no jumping!) on Tuesday. It’s quick (23 minutes) but challenging.

I’m going to continue these live workouts, and will try to add more than one workout video a week to my YouTube channel. It’s important that we all take the spread of coronavirus seriously, and that means more time at home. My hope is that the IG Live workouts give you a taste of that group fitness class you may be missing, right in your living room. Stay safe, everyone!

Quiet Workout – No Equipment Needed

This quiet workout is broken up into three circuits. In each circuit, you’ll go through three exercises back to back, for 30 seconds each. You then rest for 30 seconds before repeating.

In circuits 1 & 2, you’ll be alternating right/left. You’ll do four sets, completing the circuits twice on each side. In circuit 3, you’ll just go through it three times.

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 two guided warm ups:

At-Home Quiet Workout - No Equipment - This 23-minute total body workout is perfect for nap time or if you have downstairs neighbors. #quietworkout #workoutathome #athomeworkout #bodyweighttraining

Workout Breakdown

Circuit 1

See 1:47 in the above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Lunge Pulse – DL Hinge
  • SL Bear Plank to Down Dog
  • Back Lunge – Curtsy – Back Lunge – Knee Drive

Circuit 2

See 10:18 in the above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • SA March to Crossbody Crunch
  • Side Plank Top Crunch + Kick
  • Crunch Low – Crunch High

Circuit 3

See 18:52 in the above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Crab Kick + Triceps Dips x2
  • Squat to Obliques Twist
  • Squat Pulse

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xo Nicole

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Booty Band Superset Workout (Glutes Focus)

March 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Booty Band Superset Workout - This 20-minute workout will target glutes. Grab a resistance band loop and give it a try! Video included. #glutesworkout #bootyband #athomeworkout

A few years ago, I posted a resistance band loop superset workout that became one of my most popular videos on YouTube. So it’s about time I made another! This booty band superset workout will target glutes and take you 20 minutes to complete.

Booty Band Superset Workout

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • Booty band / resistance band loop – I’m using two, one tight/heavy one and another with a little more stretch for the second superset. Can absolutely be done with just one (but don’t go too heavy if that’s the case).

This workout is broken up into three supersets. In each, you’ll preform two exercises, back to back, for 30 seconds each. You then rest 10 seconds and repeat.

In the first two supersets, you’ll complete three sets on the right then three sets on the left. The third superset is both sides working together so you’ll do four sets.

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 two guided warm ups:

Booty Band Superset Workout - This 20-minute workout will target glutes. Grab a resistance band loop and give it a try! Video included. #glutesworkout #bootyband #athomeworkout

Workout Breakdown

SUPERSET 1

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

  • Clamshell
  • SL Glutes Bridge – add pulse during second set, hold and pulse during third set

SUPERSET 2

See 9:56 in above video for a preview of the exercises.

  • Out-turned Lunge Step + Kick
  • Hydrant Crunch + Kick

SUPERSET 3

See 18:24 in above video for a preview of the exercises. To modify, take out the jumping.

  • Low Squat Hop x2, Duck Walk Back
  • Side Step x2, Squat Jump

Similar Workouts

If you love this booty band superset workout, the following will be right up your alley as well:

A note on the coming weeks: This is a wild, wild time in the world. I know most of us are working from home and practicing social distancing, no longer going to gyms and favorite fitness studios. In an attempt to bring a little group fitness into your home, I’ll be doing some live stream workouts in the coming weeks (in addition to these weekly workouts on the blog/channel). Follow me on Instagram (@nicolepearce) for details and to join in. Stay safe, everyone!

xo Nicole

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Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken (3 Ingredients)

March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Stupid-Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Kitchen - Only three ingredients needed to make this easy shredded Mexican chicken. Just pop it in the slow cooker and you'll have a delicious, flavorful chicken recipe. #chickenrecipe #chicken #slowcookerrecipe #recipe #slowcooker

This shredded Mexican chicken recipe was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with fresh new imagery. It’s still one of my most popular recipes, but I actually don’t eat meat anymore. (More on that change here if you’re interested.) I do cook it for Joe though, and I turn to this one because it’s so easy! ​​​​​​​

Original post:

I mentioned this recipe in passing in another post, but it deserves its own as well in case anyone missed it. In general, I don’t like meat, but even I will find myself standing over the crock pot eating this easy slow cooker shredded Mexican chicken by the forkful because it’s so juicy and flavorful.

This “recipe” really just involves you dumping three ingredients into a slow cooker and then getting on with your day. It’s a food prepper’s dream! I’ll make a big batch at the start of the week and then have it on hand for taco salads, Mexican-flavored quinoa bowls, spicy breakfast skillets—the list goes on. 

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

This shredded Mexican chicken recipe goes great in this Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowl recipe. You could also easily add it to this Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe. If you’re entertaining a large group, try a make-your-own taco bar with this as a filling option!

Stupid-Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Kitchen - Only three ingredients needed to make this easy shredded Mexican chicken. Just pop it in the slow cooker and you'll have a delicious, flavorful chicken recipe. #chickenrecipe #chicken #slowcookerrecipe #recipe #slowcooker

The obvious use for this juicy Mexican flavored chicken is in tacos, fajitas, burritos and nachos. I also love making flavorful Buddha bowls with it, like I did with these Shredded Mexican Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowls. This is one of those simple, staple recipes you can return to week after week. Maybe you’re a college student cooking on a budget or a busy mom trying to prepare dinner for the family ahead of time.

Pin this puppy now and try out the recipe next time you meal prep for the week!

xo Nicole

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