Hola! This morning I started my day with some strength exercises and then did today’s 25 Days of Fitness Challenge = the 7 minute workout (see below).
Lunch was sponsored by my love of Sriracha. Several people have contacted me saying the Sriracha favorite will in fact be closed for a while so I am making a special trip to the store tonight to buy them out.
Today’s 25 Days of Fitness Challenge will only take you 7 minutes, but it’s not easy. Do the infamous 7 minute workout!
I tried this workout back in May and now my video has almost 95k views. Crazy right?
Well now it’s your turn. Do it with me on the video or use the Tabata Timer to do the following:
How to do the 7 minute workout – for each move:
30 seconds of exercise
10 seconds of rest
The exercises:
- Jumping Jacks
- Wall sit
- Push ups
- Crunches
- Step ups
- Tricep dip
- Plank
- High Knees
- Lunge
- Push up with rotation
- Side Plank
I am working on some plans and challenges for next year, but I want to make sure I am meeting your needs. So, we need to act all adult-like and communicate. Tell me what you need and I’ll make it happen.
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Am I the only one not looking for any advice? I just read your blog because it is funny and I like cat pictures.
Well I got plenty of cat pics!
Since I train with a group and we all follow the same plan while training together, the most useful thing for me is anything regarding nutrition. I voted for meal plans (because I suck at meal prep and actually having all the groceries required for meals in my house at the same time) but recipes work also. I just think some of the recipes shared on here can be (and I hope this doesn’t sound mean!) a bit too simple to be very useful or innovative for those of us already following a healthy or “clean” diet. It also seems like the portion sizes are always really small or they are aimed to be “dinners for one”. Obviously I can just double or triple them as needed, but I wouldn’t be able to make a breakfast-for-dinner type meal or a salad and pass it off as dinner to my husband. Just my two cents, of course! I still love your blog and find a lot of what you share with us very helpful and entertaining. 🙂
Thank you Sarah. I appreciate the feedback – I’m on it 🙂
I really like training tips, and also when you talk about form when running, preferably with a video! I always have arm-swinging issues, but remind myself “nip, hips and chips” constantly. It’s really helpful!
Totally trying this workout today, thanks!
i would love to know more about your training plan (if you really have one scheduled out and what it looks like if you do) and whether you’ve ever considered hiring a running coach or getting more competitive! you’ve run so so many races!
I’d love to have a plan to get me from one half marathon on March 2 to the next one on April 27th. I entered the one of the 2nd, then entered a draw for the one on the 27th and was chosen. How do I maintain my distance and aim to PR in both?
I love reading your blog, especially the race recaps and fun pictures! I’m running my first half marathon this weekend and I know I will be slow, so I would love some tips about how to get faster for races. My 5k average pace is 10:25, but then as my mileage gets higher, my pace slows down A LOT. So I would love tips about how to keep your average pace steady throughout the long runs as well. Also, I love reading about mental obstacles when it comes to running. For me, it’s winter right now and it takes a lot of ambition and mental self-talks to get me out the door into 20*F snowy weather! But overall, I absolutely love this blog and all the helpful tips and entertainment!
This workout will be my go to after work.
I love that you recorded yourself doing this! I’ve read about it in NYT … Interesting scientific theory behind it. I definitely agree it’s the bare minimum 🙂
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I need to learn to read blogs earlier on in the day. I want to try this exercise, but not right before bed. I’ll have to save it for tomorrow!
i like the variety your blog provides and enjoy the Q&A posts. I will say there was a lot of sponsored stuff this last year and i hope to see less of that in 2014.
I love the 7 min workout! I downloaded the app and I try to make myself use it at least once a day. Surprisingly tiring for only 7 mins! haha
I love posts on the practical info about each race like fueling, taper, pace strategies, how to prep on race day etc…( your recaps have been awesome). Love info on expos, parking tips, overall race vibe helps. Many races cost mucho denero so your critiques are valuable to help newbies decide on races to invest in. Love the costume races!
I enjoy race recaps too…b/c I live vicariously through you and your California world. (Or California dreaming while being a Midwest girl)
BUT~ I need something to motivate my butt to quit eating and start doing!!!! UGH. 😉
Ditto what missy said. More of the same girl. You rock !
I just love the whole mix of things you blog about, maybe more workout details and advice. Keep up what you’re doing, I love reading your blog every morning after a workout, keeps me motivated for sure!
I’d love to hear more about what races you think are worth traveling for! Pretty sure this past year qualifies you as an expert on the subject. Recommendations for good sources of training advice are always great, too! And, you know, Vegas photos.
Love your blog! I have trouble with my hips and lower back towards the end and after long runs (10+ miles-that’s long for me). My hips get real stiff, and my lower back becomes sore to the touch, even lasting a day or two. Can you recommend any stretches and/or strengthening exercises for hips and lower back? Thanks so much!
Everything you do is great but if I could have more it would be training tips. More of your expertise about training, running, working out, gear. Etc. It’s always great to get insider tips 😉
Got it! Noted 🙂
I really like the 7 minute workout. It targets the whole body and you do work up a sweat.
I have those same weights! Thanks for sharing this quick workout! I am loving these 25 days of Fitness, thank you for sharing you journey. God bless you! 🙂
I love reading race recaps! I also like to hear about what worked and what didn’t work for you as far as training, eating, etc.
I agree with Missy! My 2 favourite reads: recaps and training/eating advice.
Agreed!
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Thank you! Noted 🙂
Looks manageable! It would be a good one to do right when you wake up every morning!
I love this workout! Love watching workout videos and it always helps to give me new ideas! 🙂
I like general workout challenges. I think I run enough but cross training is boring unless theres a fun challenge or something to make it interesting.
Me too! Thanks for the input.
This looks like an awesome short workout! Definitely trying it this weekend:)