We’re all busy.
My calendar is nightmare-inducing.
This time of year things get hectic. You don’t have to sacrifice your fitness due to holiday craziness though! Today’s Work It Out is something different – a routine you can do at home with NO equipment.
This quick, full-body workout is demonstrated by Jacklyn, a trainer at my gym, House of Payne. She started doing figure competitions in her 40s. When I met her, I thought she was 30. Diet and exercise pay off!
Check out the video below for a video explanation of each move:
Printable/pin-able graphic of the workout:
Make time to run through this 4x to get a quick 20 minute workout. Or just do one round – whatever you have time for!
On days when I’m in a rush or on the road, I’ll do one round of a simple workout like this just to get the blood flowing in the morning. You can always find 5 minutes!
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Remember last week’s Kitchen Workout? It’s about eating to fuel your body properly. Calee (who designed the awesome logo above) created a graphic with my guidelines! Again, these are guidelines that work for me. Come up with a list of you own. Calee came up with these for her “Operation Pants Fit” goals.
Have you joined the Kitchen Workout?
How are you doing with it? I’m doing decently well. Weekdays are easy, but this weekend I definitely slipped a bit… I blame the giant unguarded container of peanut M&Ms. Whoops. The important to remember that every day, every moment is a new opportunity to get back on track. Beating yourself up over M&Ms is silly.
Feel free to post/pin/tweet the #KitchenWorkout graphic and show your clean eating pride! Check out last week’s post for tips and recipes!
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Do you prefer to go to a gym or workout at home?
How are have worked it out in the kitchen lately?
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Ed
December 4, 2012 at 12:26 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You arn’t kidden, from a guys view diet and exercise has paid off
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:37 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks, Ed.
Julie
December 4, 2012 at 2:54 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I like both and will actually try this tomorrow since I’m crunched for time.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Let me know what you think!!!
Julie
December 6, 2012 at 1:07 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Not too hard. Everything but the get-ups were easy. Those were a big challenge.
Laura
December 6, 2012 at 2:06 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ll request that the next one be harder.
Miz
December 4, 2012 at 5:19 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
hells yes
I worked it out in the kitchen yesterday.
WOO HOO
Allie
December 4, 2012 at 6:21 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I like a mix of working out at home and going to the gym. Switching it up to fix my schedule helps! Plus, it keeps me from getting bored
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:39 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
For sure – when I get bored I start trying to make excuses.
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
December 4, 2012 at 6:32 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Great workout – in the gym and kitchen!
Amelia
December 4, 2012 at 6:48 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I was all on board last week with the clean eating challenge (and usually that is ALL I eat, TRUTHFULLY!!). However, this past weekend it all trended downward. I would like to blame the holiday Theo chocolate bars that were on sale at whole foods, the countless Hershey kisses as we put up and decorated our house for Christmas, and the homemade gingerbread I made yesterday, but I can only blame myself.
I believe I am in need of a fitness ‘goal’ in order to bring myself back to reality. Not only that, but I noticed with all of the sugar in my system over the last couple of days = crappy night sleep, getting up MANY times and tossing/turning.
As far as working out, I am on top of this 100%. I love both the gym and my at home gym. Whatever my mood is. I just make sure to MAKE.IT.COUNT!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m the same way with needing a goal… and the sugar! If I eat too much my body revolts. One day I’ll learn…
Laura @ LauraLivesLife
December 4, 2012 at 7:15 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I need a kitchen workout too – I think to start, I just need to be there more!
I’m the worst at beating myself over what I am eating. I think my mental health would improve a ton if I just let it go!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:42 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We all do it, but I think the secret is not to dwell on it and realize you have a million chances to get back on track.
lindsay
December 4, 2012 at 7:21 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
love these workouts. I think more people should concentrate on working out when they can with simple exercises instead of stressing out over routine this holiday season. Ya know?
so what blow out crunches?
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:44 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Exactly! I do these in hotel rooms when I have limited time on the road.
You mean how to do them? Its just like the video – you come up very slowly, concentrating on blowing all the air out of your lungs. Great for pulling the abs in!
lindsay
December 5, 2012 at 6:48 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
wow, how did i not even see that video. Slow MO here! maybe i thought it was a picture? blonde moment
Parita @ myinnershakti
December 4, 2012 at 7:54 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
As you know there are no gyms near where we live so it’s all about at home workouts or apartment gym workouts for me. Honestly, it’s not so bad. I really like quick, high intensity routines and those are perfect at home. And not having to spend 20+ minutes driving to and from a gym allows me to spend time doing other things I love. Win win!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
December 4, 2012 at 8:11 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I definitely prefer working out in the gym (love my heavy weights!) but home options are needed once in a while too. The gym I use will be closed over Christmas break (about 2 weeks) so I’ll definitely be giving this one a shot. Thanks Laura!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:44 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am the same way – but I too keep these on hand of those gym-less times. Let me know if you try it!
Amanda @ Romancing the Unusual
December 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I prefer working out in the gym, but I get too lazy to actually drive there. Weird? So I end up working out a t home (and running) a lot.
I am kicking my kitchen workout into high gear this week! I’ve had way too many splurges since Thanksgiving and I can feel and see a difference.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:45 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha – I totally get it. I hate getting in the car; thankfully I can walk to my gym.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
December 4, 2012 at 8:30 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I worked out int he kitchen yesterday but I also enjoyed a couple handfuls of chocolate chips…oops!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:46 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
They have anti-oxidants!
Heather (Where's the Beach)
December 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh great looking workout. I love the plank ups. And those get ups – there is a Cathe Friedrich workout where she uses something similar. Haven’t done them in ages though. I used to only workout at home, but then I really fell in love with working out at the gym. I loved my spin class and then having access to all the equipment like squat racks or assisted pullup machine that I don’t have at home. Plus it can be a little less boring at the gym .
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:47 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I do wish we had a spin class at my gym… though my trainer would definitely be against that.
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family
December 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OOO that workout looks great ! Get ups get me every time though
Linz @ Itz Linz
December 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
love at-home workouts & this one is a great one! thanks for sharing!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
December 4, 2012 at 8:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh food guilt. I think that is the hardest thing to overcome. I mean, I’m still a little angry at myself for the overconsumption of my baklava mousse this weekend. But every day is a new one, right?
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:48 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
If you’re going to over-do it, I’m pretty sure that was a worthy treat. Looked SO good!!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
December 4, 2012 at 9:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
If I’m not going to a class, I definitely prefer at-home work.
Love your message about each meal is a new opportunity to eat well – no reason to put it off!
Alex @ therunwithin
December 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
great demo thanks for that!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
December 4, 2012 at 10:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love working out at home! I love this workout girl!
Shari
December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love that the video accompanies the graphic… I wasn’t sure what some of those were! I’m definitely trying this. I prefer working out at home because I just don’t like being around strangers when I’m sweating (or let’s be honest most of the time) but sometimes I just don’t get it done at home.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:49 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! My trainer is going to be doing more, and I’ll be sure to share them here.
Devon @ Health in Equilibrium
December 4, 2012 at 11:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I LOVE quick, at-home, bodyweight workouts! They work so well with my schedule and if you push at your max intensity level you probably get better results than a long, drawn out workout.
Kierston
December 4, 2012 at 12:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am definitely doing the kitchen workout…Will start hashtagging!
I prefer working out in the gym!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:49 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks!! I’m a gym-rat too.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
December 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m going to have to google some of the moves in that workout to find out what they are, but it looks like a good one!
I prefer to workout at the gym because I like being able to use weights and cardio machines. Also going to the gym forces me to workout, but if I stay home I get too tempted to just skip it!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:50 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Could you not see the video? Let me know if I can help!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
December 4, 2012 at 12:27 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Gym or at home…kind of depends. If you would have asked me a year ago, I would have said home, but now I’m kind of loving the weights at the gym. I like working out with Tony at the gym, but I normally do my morning routine at home. HIIT is my preferred home workout for sure.
I love this quickie at home workout. Perfect for full body workouts on the go!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:51 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ve changed like that a lot too – for a long time I was doing almost exclusively home workouts and now I’m addicted to the gym.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
December 4, 2012 at 12:55 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ll workout wherever, so long as I get it in. If I’m on vacation someplace without a hotel gym, I just make up my own workout in the room. I usually end up using different muscles and have that lovely post workout soreness.
Keeping it clean(er), I did a lot of prep work in the kitchen on Sunday so I have breakfast and lunches covered for the week, and even some dinners ready to go. Last week I didn’t eat enough; this week I’m ready.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:52 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I do that so often with my crazy travel schedule. Hotel workouts can really kick your butt sometimes!
Allie
December 4, 2012 at 1:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It’s always worth bending the rules for peanut M&Ms. I mean, c’mon, peanuts AND chocolate? Irresistible. I’m terrible at making myself work out at home, but I’ll save this workout for a good idea when traveling! And Jacklyn’s legs. Woah, lovely muscles!
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:53 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
She was at the gym tonight doing single-arm rows with an obscene amount of weight. Jealous.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers
December 4, 2012 at 2:53 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I like the sound of those butt lifts. I could use a butt lift or two…
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
December 4, 2012 at 3:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yay!! I am in desperate need of some at home no-equipment necessary workouts so thank you for sharing this!! I much prefer working out at the gym in a group fitness class or with a trainer/friend, but sometimes you gotta do it at home and right now with my life, that is what needs to happen.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:54 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It’s all about doing what you can! I’m sure you are crazy busy with school and work – I’m in awe! Can’t wait to see you this weekend!!!
Lisa
December 4, 2012 at 3:51 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love working out at home, if I had a spin bike at home I think I’d much prefer to just be at my own house. I’m not sure why, but I’m lucky I have the motivation (and equipment) to get workouts done on my own and at the house. I like this workout:)
Khushboo
December 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I much prefer working out at the gym- the change of environment motivates me much more. Although while I am in London, home workouts are really going to come in handy. I rather do quick workouts at home than spend me holiday at the gym
Heather @ Better With Veggies
December 4, 2012 at 4:54 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I like both the gym and home! I worked out only at home (and outside) for almost a year before getting back in the gym. They are both great and both provide amazing workouts (if you’re creative). My poor TRX is probably mad at me getting back in the gym.
Laura
December 5, 2012 at 12:55 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The TRX is incredible. I use the one at my gym sometimes – make push up wayyyy harder.
Heather @ girlyeverafter
December 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m so bad about eating small meals throughout the day. I always have my smallest meal for dinner, but keeping extra snacks has always been a challenge.
Choc Chip Uru
December 5, 2012 at 5:00 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m going to try your work out my friend you inspire me
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Calee (@chimes) — life + running
December 5, 2012 at 1:46 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
thanks so much for the shoutout!! I’m glad you like your logo.
Laura
December 7, 2012 at 11:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love. I LOVE my logo.
Holly
December 5, 2012 at 3:39 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
No drinking on school nights? I’d have to talk to my oenology professor about that…
Laura
December 7, 2012 at 11:42 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Can I register for that class online??
Nadiya
December 7, 2012 at 6:08 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Amazing video and thank you so much for sharing! I love the first exercise! Haha I love the butt lift ones… I should start doing those again
Laura
December 7, 2012 at 11:43 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m so glad you like it! Let me know if you try it out. Butt lift day is one of my favorites.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
December 12, 2012 at 6:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sweet! I’ve been looking for some fresh ideas when it comes to workouts! On Sunday, I decided to mix it up and created a quick full body circuit that I was able to do in about 20 minutes and my hamstrings are STILL sore! Haha, I LOVE it!
I used to work out at home all the time and would shout from the rooftops how buying a gym membership was a waste of money…then I got my discounted Y membership from a friend of mine…and now, even on days where I do workouts that I COULD do at home, I still drive to the gym to do it! Lol
Oh, and prepare yourself for a Heather marathon commenting spree…I’m a WEEK behind!
Laura
December 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Your commenting sprees rock my world. BRING IT!!! P.S. Can you type with your gimp hand?!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
December 12, 2012 at 6:58 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha! Well, LUCKILY after having it wrapped all night last night, the swelling went down and I can use it almost normally now…what a relief! The first thing I thought when it happened was, “Damn, this is really gonna put a cramp on my workouts this week.” Second thing I thought, “How the hell am I going to blog this week?!” Haha!
Jed Gray (sportsglutton)
December 13, 2012 at 3:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Can you believe that all I do is workout at home? If I went to a gym then I’d lose control, go up in weight, and there goes the flexibility!
I’m ok with this kitchen workout, but no drinking on school nights???? I think my liver would go into shock. That or either start yelling FEED ME!!!
Laura
December 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You must protect the liver at all costs!!!
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