I created this workout to complete during Chase’s morning nap last week because I wanted a total body workout that would hit all the major muscle groups but still include a burst of high-intensity cardio to spike my heart rate.
Total Body Workout
You do need some equipment for this one – a set of dumbbells and a stability ball – but if you do not have access to a stability ball, I have provided alternate exercises below that do not require one.
The workout includes three blocks with an upper body, lower body, core and cardio exercise. Perform each one for one minute before moving immediately onto the next. Repeat each block for a total of three rounds before progressing to the next block. If you decide to give it a try, please let me know! And, as always, please be sure to listen to your body and rest as needed.
Exercise Demonstrations
Picture demonstrations of all of the exercises found in this workout are included below. Please click the links provided for more detailed instructions to ensure proper form.
BLOCK ONE
- bicep curls with 3-second pulse at the bottom
- plié dumbbell squat with 3-second pulse at the bottom
BLOCK TWO
- squat jump with knee tuck (watching a video demo may be helpful with this one!)
BLOCK THREE
- hamstring stability ball curls (alternate exercise without stability ball: bridges)
- stability ball pass throughs (alternate exercise without stability ball: toe touches)
- two jumping lunges + two burpees (back-to-back)
Additional Total Body Workouts
- Killer Cardio Total Body Tabata Workout
- No Gym No Problem Workout
- Total Body Circuit Workout (with Core + Cardio Bonus)
- 60 Minute Boot Camp Workout
- 1000 Rep Workout
- 30 Minute Boot Camp Workout
You may also find additional total body workouts on my Total Body Workouts Pinterest Board!
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This looks like a really good workout and I have all the equipment at home too!
If you decide to try it, I hope you love it! 🙂
Ohh I like the look of this one, Julie!! I actually need one for Annabelle’s nap today so maybe I’ll do this one! Have a great day!
I’m all about tabata or total-body workouts! It’s what I love to do! Thanks for sharing this killer workout Julie! 🙂
Love this–I always love workouts that have the pulses in them…well hate them but love them haha!
You always post the best workouts! I can’t wait for this one to kick my butt. 😉
Do you have any tips on how to do hard workouts when you have a new baby and don’t sleep? I continued to get up and workout after having my son and just caffeinated myself throughout the day to keep going. I still didn’t make any progress at all until after he started sleeping through the night and I was able to get sleep too. Because of this, I am thinking it not even worth it to forgo sleep to workout when this one is born (I am currently 6 months preg). Any advice would be appreciated!
YES. Same boat. I could use some tips here too! Please please please! : )
Honestly, the only way I kept up with my workouts when Chase was not sleeping through the night was to do them first thing in the morning during his morning nap. I basically made that my “schedule” and would shoot for a 20 minute workout or something way more attainable/time-friendly than my old pre-baby 50-60 minute workouts. But I will wholeheartedly admit that I became WAY more consistent when I discovered a gym with childcare. By the end of the day, my energy is gone, so I really find that working out first thing in the morning keeps me consistent… and CHILD CARE at the gym is HUGE. (Truth be told, that’s probably my biggest motivator because it’s literally the only 45 minutes of the day when I am not the one watching Chase, so it really is my “me” time.) Also, BIG congrats to you on your pregnancy!!! So exciting! <3
I feel like this probably goes without saying, but I would also add to remember to give yourself some grace. If you are tired and exhausted and can use whatever time you would use to work out to sleep, DO THAT. Rest/recovery is more important than getting back to the gym. You have plenty of time to do that and as I’m sure you know, the months with a baby seem to fly by!
Thank you!
And thank you, I agree the gym is a haven.
Ugh plyo pushups! Actually plyo anything! So tough but so good!
I love timed workouts – they seem to fly by!
This might be a silly question, but how do you pulse a bicep curl at the bottom? Another random question, you may have already addressed this earlier, but did you quit your job as a fitness instructor to stay at home, or do you plan to go back later?
When you get to the bottom of the bicep curl, pulse up so you’re curling about halfway before coming back down (x3!) before curling ALL the way up! 🙂 As for your instructor question, I left when I had Chase and the gym where I teach didn’t offer childcare until a baby could sit up (which for Chase didn’t happen until he was 7 months old) but now I’m on the sub list!
I’ve been super into plyo strength workouts lately keep them coming!
I just finished this workout this morning!!! Thanks for the inspiration! Hoping to be sore everywhere tomorrow 🙂
Yay!! <3
This workout looks awesome!! I love having a lot of variety in a workout to keep me distracted!
Superb post Julie! I always enjoy working out and frequently try new program to keep working-out interesting. thanks for sharing. Looking forward to try this program.
Great post. I really want to try these workouts .It looks quite easy to do in home. I hope it helps me to keep me fit and perfect. Surely I am going to try these workouts.