Total Body Circuit Workout

Do you ever find yourself on your way to the gym not sure of what exercise routine you should conquer? You are committed to giving an hour of your day to exercise, but you are feeling uninspired and left wondering what body part should I work on today?

I had this exact mental battle with myself yesterday morning on my way to LA Fitness. I reached into my bag of tricks and pulled out a hand-copied note of a total body circuit I compiled from several routines published by Oxygen or Women's Health Magazines.

To complete this routine do each exercise back-to-back as one circuit with no rest. Complete the entire circuit three times, resting in-between to allow your heart rate to drop. Do 12-15 reps of each exercise using a weight of dumbells (when approprate) that is challenging.

1. Squat with overhead dumbell shoulder press
2. Push-ups with feet on exercise ball with leg raises (complete one push-up, then lift right leg, then left leg off ball - move on to second push-up and continue)
3. Plank position with back row
4. Hip thrust with skull crusher
5. Sumo squat with barbell curls
6. Sit-ups on exercise ball

If you have questions, let me know! This is a great workout to touch each bodypart, get your heart rate going and can be completed in about 30 minutes. Enjoy!