As for this week, I have a feeling things will kick off on a good note today because it’s actually my birthday! I’ll be celebrating 35 with my boys and Sadie social distancing style and rounding out the day with a little something sweet (TBD on what this will be since it’s currently under wraps). I’m also hoping to squeeze in a quick workout before the boys are up for the day so let’s get right into the meat of today’s post, shall we?
I am continuing my monthly Weekly Workouts series on the blog today with a peek into last week’s workouts. Below you will find a roundup of my workouts from last week!
Like last month, they all obviously took place at home and I really hope they help give those of you looking for some at-home workouts a little inspiration during this crazy time. I hope you all have a good week and stay healthy and safe. Thanks for stopping by PBF today!
Week of Workouts
Monday: Burn Boot Camp Total Body Strength Workout
On Monday, I followed the Burn Boot Camp workout video of the day that was sent out to all members of our local gym. It was my longest workout of the entire week and a total body workout that incorporated a lot of compound exercises to work multiple muscle groups at once. If you’re looking for a typical total body Burn Boot Camp workout to try, the dropset workout I shared in this post is quite similar.
Tuesday: Cardio Workout
I copied a cardio workout I completed in our garage at the beginning of the month for Tuesday’s workout and it was, once again, rather sweaty! This workout has quickly become one of my go-to workouts over the past couple of weeks on days when I want a little burst of cardio but want to keep the duration of my workout nice and short.
Wednesday: Rest
Wednesdays have become an unintentional rest day for me lately and I’m not sure if that’s because I feel like I need break halfway through the week or what but I’m embracing it and listening to my body. I still went on two walks outside with the boys and Sadie so I felt sufficiently active without doing anything too strenuous.
Thursday: Leg Strength Workout
A split squat with a hip hinge may be my new favorite pregnancy-friendly leg exercise. It’s more comfortable for me than traditional lunges right now and burns from my hamstrings all the way through my glutes. Beginning my workout with this exercise kicked things off on a great note! (Here’s a demo video if you’re not familiar with this exercise. I do not put my back foot up on a bench though.) I rounded things out with one round of my mini band booty workout which burns in the best way!
Friday: Upper Body Workout (40 Seconds On / 20 Seconds Off)
An upper body workout on a Friday!? It doesn’t get any better than that for this girl! I formatted this workout after some of my favorite Burn Boot Camp upper body workouts and it was a great one. I loved the fast pace and the built-in breaks were just long enough to give me recovery but left my muscles fatigued by the end of four sets. I am absolutely saving this one to do again in the future.
Saturday: Pelvic Floor Work + 10 Minute Pilates Booty Workout
During Ryder’s nap time on Saturday, Chase and Ryan took Sadie on a walk and I stayed back in search of a prenatal yoga video. I ended up stumbling upon this video that offered a physical therapist’s detailed description of how to properly engage the pelvic floor and it was, hands down, the most helpful video I’ve seen related to engaging the pelvic floor I’ve come across. While this was definitely not a traditional workout, I wanted to include it in this recap since it was so helpful for me during this time in my life and I thought it might be beneficial for any other expectant moms or those in the postpartum period.
I also ended up doing a quick 10 minute Pilates booty workout video from the same YouTube channel and will absolutely reference Jessica Valant’s channel in the future because both videos I stumbled across this weekend were great! That booty workout burned in the best way and I love the way the whole workout took place on the floor since I wasn’t looking for a glute workout that included a billion squats or lunges.
Sunday: Rest
Sunday was another rest day! We still did a lot of walking and biking as a family but I took the day off from a traditional workout. After Saturday and Sunday’s lighter days, I’m ready for a sweaty workout today. I love the way rest days not only serve an important purpose when it comes to recovery but they also help me head into my next workout feeling rested and motivated to work up a sweat again!
Questions of the Day
What do your workouts look like during social distancing?
Are you struggling for workout motivation right now or doing okay?
I am admittedly missing my tradional workouts a lot but trying my best to just go with the flow during all of this madness. The gym and our favorite workout classes will be there when all of this is over and giving myself premission to keep workouts short and sweet and focus on whatever feels fun to me that day has been key!
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Happy Birthday!!!
Hope it’s a wonderful day!!!
♡
Vera
Thanks so much Vera!!! Always appreciate your sweet comments so much!
I am so impressed with your motivation to work out. Admittedly I can’t seems to find the energy to get myself to workout at home. I am trying to give myself some grace but as the weeks pass by with no end in sight of a gym return I really need to start to hold myself accountable and get moving. Easier said then done with a 5 month old and work but I really think it would help myself mentally as well as physically. Thanks for sharing a recap, I hopefully will be referencing this week.
I don’t usually (ever actually) comment on other folk’s posts, and I just have to with yours. You’re a woman with a 5-month-old–during a pandemic and in the country with the most cases and that’s with some of the lowest testing rates per capita in the industrialized world. The fact you’re taking the time to read things that bring joy (like this blog) is huge! I hope it’s safe to go for physically distanced walks where you live (or a short drive away), and that you are able to do that for your mental health most of all and that you are kind to yourself. I cannot imagine what being a mom to an infant must be like under normal circumstances, let alone now, and whatever you can do to stay mentally strong for this marathon go for it and let the rest go–You’re doing more than enough and you are enough. I hope this is okay to post
This brought tears to my eyes. I have a four month old and a two year old. I work as a nurse as well. I feel such an arc of emotions each day. Try as I may to cobble together a ‘routine’, we’re in survival mode, some days hour by hour. I have to let go of guilt and know that at the end of the day, my babies are happy. Instead of thinking, ‘’Wow, we’ve had a lot of screen time and treats today,’ I soak in the fact that my daughter asked if we could eat our chocolate Easter bunny on the porch together and watch the cars go by. <3
Happy birthday Julie! I hope you have a fantastic day!
As for workouts, I’ve been doing okay at home just because it helps me keep my sanity! I’ve been doing more of the Les Mills On Demand classes, so enjoying Body Pump and Body Combat. Walking outside with the family has also been a major plus, when the weather allows.
Happy birthday Julie! Hope you enjoy the day! We had a turtle sighting too. I took a walk with my boys to see the new goslings (from afar) at the pond in our neighborhood. The excitement continued when a neighbor walked up carrying a snapping turtle he found on the road! I love how the little things light up their eyes!
Happiest Birthday wishes sent to you Julie! Enjoy your very special day♡
Happy birthday, Julie! ?
Happy birthday!! Hope it’s a really special day with your boys and Sadie girl ❤️
I’m 26 weeks with my first and already have some DR 🙁 I’ve been doing so much research on pelvic floor and DR and it’s amazing how much I didn’t know! I highly recommend following Expecting and Empowered and the Belle Method on insta. They have SO much good information.
Happy Birthday!!! Hope it’s a great one!
Happy Birthday Julie, Hope you have a wonderful and God filled day.
Have a wonderful birthday Julie!
Happiest of birthdays, Julie! April’s the best birthday month! (Mine’s on Wednesday 😉 hope you have the best day!
Happy birthday, Julie! I hope it’s as great as a socially distant birthday can be 🙂 (Did you know that you and the king of the Netherlands are birthday twins?! I was in the Netherlands this day last year and consequently learned that April 27 is the king’s birthday. It’s a huge national holiday – like Dutch St. Patrick’s Day, basically.)
Re: Workouts- I’m alternating between low motivation/fatigue/allergies to working out and trying to figure out how to get more in. I love MommaStrong workouts though recently started to pepper in some other PB Fingers inspired workouts (thanks Julie!). (Side note: I’ve been passionately recommending MommaStrong for pelvic floor and diastasis repair for sure – I injured my obliques last summer during a free bikini body workout and it took me 6-9 months to find this workout and start to heal! Love the Fix-Me’s and it’s only $5 a month. )
Julie- Have a very happy birthday!!!! Hope it’s filled with Sadie snuggles, sloppy boy hugs and kisses, plenty of ice cream!
Also- can you share some playlist ideas for working out?
Happy Birthday, Julie!! I hope it is a special and blessed day for you! ??
Happy birthday Julie! I hope your boys spoil you today and all week (no doubt that they will!) ☺️
Happy birthday, Julie!! May you know how much you mean to your readers, how inspiring you and your blog are, and I hope you enjoy the sweetest birthday with your family!
Happy, happy birthday, Julie! Hope that you have a wonderful day with your family!
Happy birthday Julie!!! Enjoy your day with family and possibly friends from a distance. Hugs to you! God bless!
Happy 35th Birthday, Julie! I MIGHT be one of your oldest followers (my sons are 33 and 37!), but I remember your blogs BEFORE both your boys were born. I’m super excited about your upcoming baby! ?
Happy birthday! Hope it was a wonderful day!