Good thing it’s time for some Trainer Tuesday because I noticed the fitness talk has been a little bleak around here lately. I suppose it makes sense since my own fitness life has been somewhat uneventful other than some wonderful walks with Cody and our pups, and a few yoga videos here and there. Don’t think that means I’m going to skimp out on continuing to provide you all with some kick butt workouts though!
Pyramids are one of my favorite workout formats. They challenge my body, keep things interesting, and are FUN! The idea of a pyramid workout is exactly that – it follows a pyramid structure. You start an exercise with a lower number of repetitions, work your way up to the top with higher repetitions as you go, and then work your way back down. Pretty simple, right? Right.
Today I wanted to give you a pyramid workout that focuses on your lower body. Expect your booty and legs to be burnin’ by the end!
Note: As always, check with your doctor before starting a new workout program. Do at least a 5-10 minute warm up before beginning your workout. On single leg exercises, do the number of reps listed on EACH leg.
Try this out and let me know how it goes! It’s a doozy for sure so be ready to sweat! You want those legs lookin’ good for summa-time!
Encouragement for the Day:
Below is one of my favorite mantras. Persistence and determination are KEY when working toward any goal. You can do it! Don’t give up!
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Make it a great day my friends! Thanks for being so awesome!
Questions:
- Have you ever done a pyramid style workout before? If so, are you a fan?
- Can you relate to the mantra above?
- What is YOUR workout today?!
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I really enjoy pyramid style work outs! I think they are such a great way to mix it up while still getting in a great work out.
I love pyramids because once you reach the top you know it only gets easier! haha or so I tell myself.
haha me too!
I love pyramid workouts, especially when tweaking the reps/weights used! I can totally relate to that above mantra. Although the Body For Life program is 12-weeks, it’s taken me about 15 due to travelling but like the pic above says, I rather finish later than planned than give up entirely!
strong work! keep it up!
That workout looks great!! I’ve done a few pyramid workouts before and I like them a lot, but they definitely are challenging! Hope you have a great day girlie! Love u <3
thanks linds! love you too!
Love pyramid workouts! And lower body is my fave
I think I’m going to do some type of circuit workout today. I have my half-marathon in about a week and a half, so I want to do things that get my blood pumping and my heart rate up, but I don’t want to do too much running at this point.
Oooooh me likey!! I LOVE pyramid style workouts–makes the time fly by. Seriously
Pinned! Always looking for at-home leg workouts!
This looks like a great workout girl! Have you been over to http://blogilates.com/? She has some great pilates videos on youtube! I did a 25 min booty one and I am sore today!
i just checked it out and did one of her videos… loved it! holy moly my abs and butt were on FIRE! thanks for the suggestion!
I’m in the market for some new workouts, so I’ll have to give this a try!
I don’t think I’ve ever really do a pyramid workout before! I’m usually pretty boring with the design of my strength training workouts.
This looks like a fun way to switch it up though!
I’ve never done a pyramid workout! Does sound fun though!
Love the encouragement as well!!!
I have never done a pyramid workout, I’ll have to try it. No working out for me today besides carrying my 16 lb sick baby around all day and my 33 lb sick daughter. At least I’ll get an arm workout
aww i saw your post earlier. i’m so sorry. i hope they feel better soon! make sure to take care of yourself too.
Great workout! I really enjoy pyramid style workouts, they pass by so much faster! Happy Tuesday!
Baaahhh – jumping lunges are hard! haha
Love this workout- I like to write out a big list like this if I have a really busy day I can’t block out gym time for. I just do each exercise when I can and cross it off the list. By the end of the day- I usually have no more exercises than if I would have done them all at once
Hey Ashley! I just found your blog yesterday and have really enjoyed checking it all out. It’s super refreshing to read your posts and encouragement from a Christian perspective. At the end of the day, my motivation comes from the love of God for me and my relationship with His Son – so although there a tons of great fitness and healthy eating blogs out there, I find most of them “empty”, self-fufilling, and in the end not worth much if you don’t have that inner hope. All that said, I’ll be reading your posts from now on! I enjoy eating healthy, and am currently looking for new fitness routines.. I am going to try your set today. My question is, is this enough of a workout to get your heart pumping and burn calories? Or would you normally pair it with a short run or something?
thank you karoline! i’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog so far. i look forward to hearing from my readers (like you!) each and every day, so thank you for your sweet comment!
as for the workout, oh yes, you should get your heart pumping from this workout. if you’re lifting with heavy enough weights and not resting a ton between exercises, you will definitely feel like you get a quality sweat sesh in. if you lift lighter and rest more, then you might want to add in some cardio with it.
I’ve never heard of a pyramid style workout. This sounds fun! I just received clearance to workout again! Woot. I’m so excited. Thanks for sharing Ashley!
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woohoo!!! i’m so excited that you can get back to working out.
Thanks Ashley!
I LOVE pyramid workouts – it seems like I’ve found a lot of them on pinterest. Pinning this one now for Friday’s workout! Thanks, Ashley!
Pyramid style workouts are great… they make the time go by nice and fast and of course work you good
Thanks for the idea, we can both tackle it one day soon!
haha yes, one day!