I am so excited to share this workout with you guys today.
Before heading to the gym this morning, I sat at the kitchen counter and jotted down a bunch of different exercises with the goal of creating a super-fast circuit workout that would kick my butt and leave me dripping in sweat in 25 minutes or less.
I present to you the Cant Stop, Won’t Stop Circuit Workout:
Why “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop?”
- Can’t Stop: It was very fast paced so I felt like I could never stop and had to keep moving so I could stay on point
- Won’t Stop: It made me dig deep because it was so challenging so I had to really commit and tell myself “I won’t stop” a few times
The good news? I was technically only kickin’ my butt for 20 minutes of active exercises, though the workout took me about 25 minutes to complete. I warmed on the elliptical before diving into this bad boy which helped my muscles feel ready to go when I started in with the first 30 seconds of burpees. I was so sweaty by the end of this workout!
After my workout, I looked over at Ryan to see if he was ready to head home. Please check out my crazy husband:
He takes box jumps to a whole new level.
Allow me to show you my box jumps:
Ahhhhh!
My bravery is astounding.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was a new one for me.
I tried Joelle’s Paleo oatmeal that I pinned on Pinterest a few weeks ago. No, I’m not going Paleo, but I’ve seen blogger after blogger rave about this “oatless oatmeal,” and I’m always game for trying a new recipe. I gave it a go this morning and am definitely a fan. (I used an extra egg white and a whole banana in my version.)
I’m just about the least picky eater in all the land, so I could see people who are easily skeeved out by strange textures not enjoying this dish, but I loved it. I had Ryan try a bite and he thought it was good, too, though he happily chowed down on his beloved McDonald’s hot cakes that we picked up on the way home from the gym.
I ordered my usual iced coffee to sip along with my hot breakfast and enjoyed it with a cup of key lime Greek yogurt.
Yum! It instantly made me wish I would’ve used the yogurt to make my key lime pie protein smoothie. Maybe I’ll make one after our morning walk with Sadie?
Off to exercise that crazy ball of love!
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That looks like an awesome circuit workout. I love your circuit workouts for my cross training! Also that key lime smoothie recipe sounds delicious. I made your pumpkin honey muffins and they are so good! Have a great Saturday
He jumped from the floor….onto that box?? Wow! You have one very fit husband! 🙂
yes. it was insane. i was terrified he was going to fall back and crack his head open. box jumps PETRIFY me.
ok WOW. For a minute I thought that photo of ryan had been photoshopped! Seriously, that was one hell of a box jump!
I know what workout I will be doing when I get off of work this afternoon! Love your workouts!
I couldn’t help but smile at the box jumps pictures. He looks so precarious perched up there … I’d be nervous watching him too!!!
Who says white boys can’t jump???
HA!! i just read the last part of your comment aloud to ryan. 🙂
My trainer used to make me do box jumps. I was terrified and after about 15 minutes of him trying to concvince me, I started with just a step like the ones used in step aerobics. I could do those, so we moved onto a 12″ box. A week later he tried to get me to do them again, but on a bench. I was terrified and refused! I think so much of box jumps is mental! I had to get over it in my head before I could make my body do it. I do them at home on my stairs all the time now! 🙂
Good job, love your enthusiastic attitude for exersise.
Thanks! Sometimes my enthusiasm needs a kick in the pants, but it’s always there on some level! 🙂
Dare I ask how a one-legged burpee works? And, holy box jump! I can’t overcome the mental aspect of doing high jumps. I’m certain I’ll lose some teeth.
Lindsay, begin in plank position, hold a one legged plank,
with other leg, bent so that the knee is close to the elbow,
or as far up as you can get it while holding a stable position. Then try to get up using only the one leg, repeat,
it might work better if you switch legs right off the bat instead of trying to do ten on one and ten on the other.
lol that’s exactly what I was thinking …. one legged burpee???? so then I got up and tried one … and they work.
love this workout! am moving to an orphanage in tanzania for a year, definitely no gym, so have been saving quick and no / minimal equipment workouts like these!
?!?!? It is humanly possible to jump that high?!?!?!?
** I found your blog via your guest post on Fitnessista and I’m a hooked reader since 😀
I also decided to join your book club! Loved Gone Girl and I can’t wait for your review!
I can hardly wait to try that circuit workout. Oh Tabatas, how do I love thee…let me count the ways. As a distance runner, I am always amazed at how such a quick workout consistently kicks my butt and how sore I am the next day….or days 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration, Julie! You rock!
I think I might try this workout today! 🙂
Cracking up! So funny…but his box jumps are def crazay. I mean….how does he get up there without some sort of magic carpet? I have yet to see someone actually do a high box jump….you should record him next time!
is that box jump ryan’s doing for real?!?! holy bologna!!!
I agree with Audrey….can you please record it?! I want to see this in action!
OMG! How did Ryan do that?!?! I’m with you – box jumps terrify me. I really can’t believe he stacked one box on top of another. That is so insane, and impressive! Anyways, sounds like a great workout, and I love that you could do it pretty much anywhere. I like timed intervals a lot, too. Thanks for sharing!
Are you like kidding me with those box jumps?!?!!? I can BARELY do what the kind you were doing!! lol Good for him!
This circuit looks awesome!!! I just have one question–do you rest for 15 seconds in between EACH exercise in the circuit or do them for 30 seconds each and then rest for 15 before moving onto the NEXT circuit?! Thanks!! 🙂
And holy box jumps…INSANE! I’m pretty sure I would face plant! haha
First off, those box jump pictures are too cute. Secondly, what kind of sneakers are you wearing in that picture/ where did you get them from?
Too cute.
That workout looks tough! I love that it could easily be done at home. Your husband’s box jumps look craaaaaazy. Those things scare me! 😉 I’m going to give those oatless oats a try. Have a great weekend!
Love this circuit workout! It looks tough and I love that it is only ~25 mins. I’m going to try it at home later this afternoon… Happy Saturday!
I just got back from the gym with my fiancé and we read this post together and it made me so happy, I hope we can be as fit as you guys some day! In the meantime were enjoying the process. 🙂
haha my box jumps are just like yours… I’d prob fall on my face and hurt people if I attempted what Ryan does hahaha
I’m pretty sure you need to videotape him doing those box jumps… and then get a judge from the Guinness Book of World Records to witness it. That jumping is intense!!
Did your husband REALLY do that box jump?!?! No way. That’s crazy!!!
How high is he jumping?!?! That’s crazy. I think I would have to cover my eyes or look away while he was doing it, I would be so worried. I agree, you should def record him doing it.
Ah i’m so scared of box jumps! I have a feeling I would totally be able to jump higher than I think, but I’d be too afraid of tripping to try it.
That circuit workout looks so much fun, right up my alley! I hope to try it out sometime very soon 🙂 Happy Saturday to you!
Dang! Ryan can JUMP! Tina of CarrotsnCake talked about jumping a few weeks back, and it amazes me how high some people can go! I think I’d only bruise my shins. 🙁
And I second video taping those jumps. I’d LOVE to see those! 🙂
I never “got” circuit workouts until I actually tried one of your and loved it!
This one looks super challenging, I can’t wait to try it when my stress fracture heals!
Holy moly Ryan can jump!
Woo! So glad you tried and liked it:)
Does Ryan wear Vibram FiveFingers? Or is he jumping in socks? Or is my eyesight so bad that I am just imagining it looks like he is not in regular shoes?
ha! yes, they’re vibrams.
Boxjumps have always frightened me. You’d think 14+ years of soccer and conditioning would’ve alleviated it.. but no way. They’re terrifying.
I am so impressed with your ability to do these workouts! Talk about strength of will.
this looks like an awesome workout! i haven’t yet made it to the gym today – looks like i have a workout to do now!
Definitely going to have to give this workout a shot — I already have it printed out!!
Oh. And Ryan – talk about giving a mortal meaning to “leaping tall buildings in a single bound!!” Superman, much? Those boxes were INSANELY high!! Super impressive!
Circuit style cardio is the. best.
How do you do front kicks?
just kick out in front of you with one leg at a time. 🙂
Thanks for sharing that “oatmeal”. I haven’t seen that on Pinterest yet, but I’m going to have to give it a shot! Although I love my oatmeal, so we’ll see how I like this recipe. 🙂
How on earth did he do that? He doesn’t even look that much taller than the boxes! How do you jump over something that is at the same level as your chest? How does one even learn how to do that? Teach us your ways Ryan-san.
GO Ryan! PLEASE can we see a video of his box jumps…and yours too =)
I seriously love your tank! Can I ask where you got it? If it’s as bright in real life as it is in your pictures, then it was made for me 🙂
Also, the timing for that picture of Ryan was perfect… did you wait for him to jump to snap the picture? Or were you all “wait!” when you saw him there? LOL
you two are just two funny! I love it!! and ryan is one crazy jumper, holy cow, this should be an olympic discipline !!
My trainer got me to do box jumps a while back, and I remember being so scared. It took me 30 mins to do an easy one. It’s definitely a mental thing!
How the heck can Ryan jump so high??!! haha Amazing.
i cannot BELIEVE he jumped onto that box!!!!! that is insane! i mean, i believe you, but how could he do that???????????????? i would LOVE to see a video of it!!
i am honestly stunned.
Wow your husband has mad skills!!!
Is Ryan a kangaroo? I have no vertical jump whatsoever so I’m sure the box you’re doing would be a good workout for me.
Holy smokes!!! JUST finished this workout…I think I’m steaming I’m sweating so much. I actually am not a fan of circuits and cardio stuff which is why I’m trying to do more of them. Maybe if I keep at it I’ll be a fan one of these days! Thanks! 🙂
You eat like a king.
Oh my god…I could not jump that high. And even if I could, I’d still probably land on my ass. ha!
Oh my gosh, I literally did a triple take when I saw the photo of Ryan! How on earth can he jump that high!? He puts a whole new meaning to the phrase “white boy’s got ups” 😉 Hahaha
Box jumps terrify me too! I can’t believe Ryan jumped that high!!
Omgshhh I can do box jumps but not thhaattttt high!! My mind instantly sent my imagination haywire seeing myself fall flat on my back! Eeeek haha.
And I love that youre not a picky eater. I’m not one Either and will try just about anything. Except….certain animals dishes and I won’t mention them or you might feel queasy. 😀