Week Long Exercise Routine!

Happy Monday!!
How was your weekend?! Did you have any outdoor fun?! :D

Usually Friday is my favorite day of the week but I have to say I'm SOOO happy it's Monday and the beginning of a new week! It's great to be home and not sitting in a hospital room anymore! I jumped for joy when I got back into my workout clothes and started exercising again! Woot Woot!!

Today I'm posting a WEEK LONG EXERCISE ROUTINE! Double Woot Woot!! I'm going to be doing these exercises too...bring it on! :D
The only equipment needed is a set of dumbbells! If you don't have a set, you can buy some (very inexpensive) at Wal-Mart or Target! Don't buy dumbbells too heavy if you're just starting out ;)
Read the week long routine first then begin! Notice our only day off is Sunday. Try and exercise the same time each day, drink lots of water, AND sweat sweat sweat when working out :D

Do the following ARMS and CHEST exercises TODAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY: 

Warm-Up. Warm-Up should last at least 5 minutes. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

12 Push-Ups. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Burpees. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Dumbbell Bicep Curls (each arm). Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Chair Dips. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Arm Circles with Dumbbells. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Dumbbell Shoulder Presses. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
30 second Plank. Do 3. Maximum 90 second rest period between each plank.

MAX out the routine by walking for 30 minutes! Come on...you can do it...keep going :D 

Cool-Down. Cool-Down should last at least 5 minutes. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.


Do the following LEGS and AB exercises TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY:

Warm-Up. Warm-Up should last at least 5 minutes. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

20 Jumping Jacks. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Sit-Ups. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Russian Twists with Dumbbell. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Squats. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Donkey Kicks. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 Dumbbell Lunges. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
12 High Knees. Do 3 sets. Maximum 90 second rest period between sets.
30 second Wall Sit. Do 3. Maximum 90 second rest period between each wall sit. 

MAX out the routine by walking for 30 minutes! Come on...you can do it!!

Cool-Down. Cool-Down should last at least 5 minutes. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

If you have ANY questions about the exercises, I'd love to help!! Leave a comment and I'll get right back to you!

The photo at the top of this post is the same photo I have on a vision board near my bathroom :) It motivates me to exercise when I'd rather do other things! It's my daily reminder that it's not about how bad I want it, it's about how hard I'm willing to work for it! This is true for all of us who want a healthy and fit body!!

Have a FANTASTIC Day :D
See you on Wednesday!