The PERFECT 10 Min Workout
Tight on time? Do this - it feels great!
I hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
Whether you’re still entertaining, or out shopping for deals.
Or in full blown Christmas decorating mode!
With so much on our to do lists, it’s easy to push ourselves and our goals to the side.
Or off the cliff.🫠
What’s the biggest threat to your health this holiday season?
The All-or-Nothing Mentality.
It’s time for some tough love so you don’t give in to this slide, and lose all the progress you’ve been working so hard to achieve.
You CAN hold onto strength gains, even when there’s so little time.
Read on to get your game plan.
JUST ONE THING
The All-or-Nothing Mentality.
It’s like the Grinch before his heart grew. ❤️You think, “If I can’t do a full 30–45 minute workout… why bother at all?”But during this busy season, that kind of thinking leads to zero movement.And that means:— Your muscles lose strength— Your joints stiffen and lose their lubrication— Your motivation to care for yourself slowly fadesHere’s the fix: lower the bar!Short, simple workouts are enough to keep your body moving and your mindset strong.Let’s keep it simple, shall we?
Your JUST ONE THING to Avoid “All-or-Nothing”
Find Just 10 Minutes
I’m facing the same challenge.
This week is FULL…
• Kids are home from school
• A house full of company
• Prep, cooking, cleaning and festivities since we hosted Thanksgiving dinner
Instead of doing my normal workout, I did this👇 quick routine.
Just one dumbbell - 4 moves.Get in. Get out. Feel Strong 💪
Perfect 10-Minute Full Body Workout with ONE Dumbbell
- Squat To Overhead Press (8 reps): Holding a dumbbell at your chest, squat down, then stand up and push it overhead.
- Split Stance Row (8 reps/side): Lean your torso forward while in a long staggered stance with your R foot forward; pull the dumbbell back up into row with the L hand. Do both sides.
- Half Kneeling Halo (12 reps total): Hold your core and hips stable while in a half kneeling position, wrapping the dumbbell in a circle around your head. Switch knees & circle direction halfway through rep count.
- Offloaded Single Leg Deadlift (8 reps/side): Stand on your R foot with the dumbbell in your L hand; hinge forward, lowering the dumbbell towards the floor. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to stand back up.
Extra Tip: Challenge yourself! You can either do this circuit 3-4 times through OR…my favorite strategy…set a timer for 10 minutes and see how many rounds you can complete before the buzzer goes off.
Did You Know...
- Consistency is far more important than intensity. Do NOT worry about how intense your workouts are until you’ve proven that you can be consistent — in every scenario.
- Treating your fitness and nutrition habits like a dial vs. an on/off switch is the key to advancing your health goals through these busy weeks. Instead of switching things “off” when you’re busy and overwhelmed, simply turn down the dial a few notches and do a little less.
- Mapping out your week in advance will set you up for greater success. Take a look at your schedule and plan when you’ll get your workouts in.
Until next week... Be strong💪
