This is yet another "quickie" that you can bust out first thing in the morning, at nap time, or even after the kiddies have gone to bed. It mainly works your upper body and abs, but you'll also get a little glute action with the squats + presses (you're welcome).

WARM UP:

STRETCHING

CIRCUIT #1:

(15) PUSHUPS

(15) WEIGHTED SQUAT + PRESSES*

(15) HAND-RELEASE PUSHUPS**

(15) TRICEP DIPS

REPEAT ENTIRE CIRCUIT X 2

CIRCUIT #2:

(40) MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS

(40 JUMPS) JUMP ROPE

(OR BUTT KICKS IF YOU DON'T HAVE A ROPE)

(30) DIAGONAL CRUNCHES

(30) PLANK WITH BALL PASS***

REPEAT ENTIRE CIRCUIT X 2

COOL DOWN/STRETCHING

*I LIKE TO USE A MEDICINE BALL OR DUMBBELL FOR THESE.

**STARTING IN A PUSHUP POSITION, LOWER YOURSELF ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND RAISE YOUR HANDS BESIDE YOUR HEAD. THEN PUT THEM BACK ON THE FLOOR, ENGAGE YOUR CORE, AND PUSH BACK UP TO THE STARTING POINT.

***HOLDING AN ISOMETRIC PLANK POSITION (HIPS SQUARED, BACK FLAT, BUTT TUCKED IN), TAP A MEDICINE BALL (OR SOMETHING WEIGHTED THAT MOVES EASILY) WITH ONE HAND TO "PASS IT THROUGH". THEN HIT IT WITH THE OTHER HAND TO PASS IT BACK.

Let me know if you try this one and like it! ;)

Blessings!