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The weather looks like this for the next few days…
Rain rain go away, come again another day!
Since my workout was forced to be inside today, I took the opportunity to do something a little bit different. We’re actually supposed to get some nasty storms over the next few days, so I’ll probably be cooped up inside until Monday.
I started with an easy 45 minute run on the treadmill (had to catch up on the news) and then completed a simple circuit workout. My goal was to complete 15 reps of each exercise with 60 seconds of rest in between each one. I completed the circuit three times.
- Push ups
- Dumbbell squats
- Plank (90 seconds)
- Shoulder press
- Tricep kickbacks
- Stability ball crunches
- Biceps curls
- Back rows
I like circuit training because I feel like it makes me stronger without getting bulky. I also feel like it helps me achieve my endurance goals because the repetitions are fairly high and the workouts are time consuming.
Another advantage is that it can be done virtually anywhere without any expensive equipment.
Do you like circuit training?
After my workout, I definitely had breakfast on my mind. Yesterday’s post workout meal was on the sweet side, but today, I had savory on my mind.
I ended up making two sunny side up eggs on toast with leftover roasted sweet potato wedges from last night. Well, I guess the sweet potato was a "sweet" component, but I need some sugar in the morning. It’s basically essential.
Hmm… What will I have tomorrow?
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My preferences are always all over the place! I usually want both, though. A lil sweet, a lil savor!
Mindy – clueless nut recently posted..Thank God It’s (My Friday)
i cant get enough of eggs…sooo savory is definitely good. but i love me some sweet too. i love circuit training too. i just like feeling strong and seeing muscles appear! its definitely a good feeling!
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Roasted Chickpeas
Yuck at that weather! Love your eggs though… 100% non-breakage rate
Haha I actually used to do some circuit training workouts when I was in high school, but I haven’t done much since then. It’s actually a lot of fun when you get into the habit of including them in workouts!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Decisions
savory all the way! We also had some intense rain today but it was warm so I loved it! I like circuit training because your in and out fast!
katie @KatieDid recently posted..I Froze
Sweet… since you seem to be in an alternating pancakes. Maybe waffles since you have done pancakes and eggs this week? And thanks for reminding me about the lousy weather TX is in for this weekend.
Lindsay @ biking before bed recently posted..Cabbage and Snap Peas and Leeks Oh My!
It was 75 and sunny here today… but I think your weather is headed this way.
I like sweet and savory, but tend to do the sweeter cake-y breakfasts on the weekends. That way I have time to luxuriate in it.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Get Your Tickets to the Gun Show
Yum! And I need to try that circuit. I seem to have fallen back into the only running habit again…
MCM Mama recently posted..TTT: Ambassador, Pinterest, and MCM
sweet taters for breakfast FTW!! I always kind of crave a combo of sweet/salty after a workout…usually peanut butter provides the savory haha.
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That’s exactly how the weather has been in Oklahoma! It was so nice yesterday, and it was rainy, windy, and cold today. I definitely took my run inside.
Ugh weather has been the same thing, but warmer of course. I was inside literally all day today, so boring! Looooooove circuits, my favorite!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Randomness
The way you roasted your sweet potatoes looks super delish! I always do mine whole, but I’ll have to give your method a try
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie recently posted..All About
Haha you’re like me, always ready for the next meal and planning it! Your breakfast sounds amazing. I want to try eggs with sweet potatoes now! I’ve seen sweet potato hash on some breakfast menus before.
I prefer savory) I don’t like sweet at all
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Sunny side up eggs should go on EVERYHING.
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed recently posted..Cincinnati Style Street Fight
What a great circuit! I am going to try that one with today’s elliptical workout. Your breakfast looks delish! Can I have some?!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV recently posted..3 Reasons Why You Should See Disney’s John Carter | Movie Review
sweet potatoes for breakfast? hmmm! never thought of that. I love em, so why not?
thanks for sharing!
Kelsey @ The Secret Life of Kelsey recently posted..Fitness Gear: My MUST HAVES
I have recently fallen in love with circuit training. I think it really takes the boredom and routine out of working out. I also love those sunny side up eggs! Yum.
The circuit i really excellent!! That’s great that you are doing all these exercises!
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