Problem: I don't have time to workout. Solution: You Do! -Read On!

So yesterday was a crazy, busy day.  Tuesdays are insane.  Two homeschool co-ops can be fun but wearing!  If you are curious as to what a home school co-op is-here is the scoop: It is one or more classes where we take take turns teaching a group of our children in different subjects.  Our morning class we teach four different subjects and each mom takes turns teaching a subject.  I love this because I get to teach from a strength while other Mom's teach subjects that are my weakness.  The kids get to be in a classroom type setting with a great group of kids of all different ages. They are able to learn things they might not learn from me.  For example, I don't do Spanish or how to take out stitches, or how our American History relates to other parts of the world as we memorize important events that happened here in America...these aren't my strengths. 

Our afternoon co-op is more of a fun elective activity type class.  They do things like PE, Art, Music, Book-it (a book report presentation class).

I've explained all of that to say...it was a BUSY day!  I got up early and practiced my kickbox class but I wanted to get weights in too.  I didn't get up early enough to do that though.

By the time I got home, I REALLY didn't feel like doing weights or getting sweaty.  So what to do?  I got out my trusty power bands and worked out all my major muscles groups while I was cooking supper.  Funny I know!  Working out in the kitchen...you gotta do what you gotta do!

So what did I do:
Bicep curls with the bands

Tricep dips using the counter
Push ups using the counter
Triceps extensions using my band
Lawnmower rows (each side)using my band (think of starting a lawn mower)
Upper cuts using dynaband (bicep work)
Hooks using dynaband (bicep and shoulder work)
Shoulders lateral raises
Shoulders-Upright row
Squats holding bands at shoulders
Wrist flexion with bands
Forearm flexion with bands
Squats 2 counts down, 1 count up
Lunges-15 on each leg
Then I tied the bands around my legs
Abbduction and Adduction leg work with band around ankles
Standing Hip Extension with bands around ankles
Calf raises-one set of 15 each with toes pointed out, toes pointed forward and toes pointed in and heels out.

It seems like a lot now that I see it all typed out but it took me about 20 min to do all of that.  I stirred eggs or put toast in the oven in between some sets.  I made sure to do each body part with at least 2 sets of 15 each.

You really can work out at home and you do have time!  You can squeeze it in however you need to do it.  I didn't even have gym clothes or shoes on.  My first fifty pounds of weight loss was all done from my home or the streets near my home.  However, in the last six months I have fall in love with my time in the gym again!  There is just something special about a great place to work out with others who are doing the same thing!

I found this great site that can help you with using bands.  I didn't use the website while I was doing the workout because I have these pretty much memorized now but it is a great reference for the names of each exercise!  So go...GET YOUR WORKOUT DONE!!!  Praise Jesus that you can move your body.  Use it to do something that will bring Him glory today!!!