We are all BUSY! I don’t think I know one person that if I asked them how they have been their answer would not include the word “busy”. One of the biggest fat loss lifestyle challenges for many is sticking with it when life gets in the way. I know from my own busy life that being prepared and never making excuses are two of the most important keys to fat loss success!
So what do you do when your evening gym trip gets pushed aside because of a work or family mini-crisis? Try this short and intense Metabolic Effect Rest-Based workout demonstrated by Jillfit Client Jill Goldbach. In 25 minutes you will have achieved a full body burn that will activate those fat burning hormones even on the days that there is no way to make it to the gym. This workout can be performed in any hotel room, park, rest area, living room, or on the beach… extra props if you try it in the airport! No equipment, guilt or excuses necessary! I would love to hear your strategies for getting your workouts in when you are short on time too!! –Emily
Begin with a 3-5 minute warmup of jogging in place, static squats, alternating lunges and pushups.
| Exercise | Duration | Lower Impact Alternative |
| Switch Jumps | 30 seconds | Alternating Lunges no jump |
| Squat Thrusts | 30 seconds | Step feet backward and forward rather than jumping |
| Mountain Climbers | 30 seconds | Take out jump- alternate driving knee toward opposite elbow |
| Popping Push-ups | 30 seconds | Take out pop- regular pushups |
| New Jacks | 30 seconds | Step Out and In –no jump |
| Frog Jumps | 30 seconds | No jump- just touch floor and stand |
| Rest | 30 seconds -1 minute |
Repeat for a total of 4 rounds.
Finish with a 3-5 minute cool down including dynamic stretches.
