Today's workout was definitely different and was very intense. I was told by one of my massage clients (who is a certified trainer) that jumping rope every other day will give me great arms for my wedding so I will be starting that as soon as I get a jump rope.

Link: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/02/10/show-it-off-workout-day-5-week-one-of-the-february-30-day-challenge-strength-warm-up-cool-down/

Warm Up Strength Routine:

Complete 4 Sets of the following exercises

1) 15 x Squats – using the Pink Sandbag

2) 15 x Plank Knee Tucks (Alternating Left & right Knee – 30 in Total) Using the BodyRock Equalizer or Dip Station

3) 15 x Shoulder Press – using the Pink Sandbag

4) 15 x Bentover Row – using the Pink Sandbag

Cardio Component:

Set your interval timer to 50/10 and complete 8 rounds of The following exercise:

High Knees using the Skipping Rope

(Modification for the High knees Skipping are High Knees, Prisoner Squat Jumps, Jog/run On Spot, Box Step Ups, Switch Lunges, Burpees, Squat Jumps)

Cool Down Strength Exercises:

Complete 4 Sets of the below

1) 15 x Squats – using the Pink Sandbag

2) 15 x Push Ups – Using the BodyRock Equalizer or Dip Station

3) 15 x Reverse Pull Ups – Using the BodyRock Equalizer or Dip Station