Full Body Interval Workout

30 Second Interval Full Body Workout

Quick, easy, AWESOME.

RAWR, just kidding, this isn’t scary! I call it the 30 second Interval Full Body workout (Super original huh! Haha). Now, don't get too excited because that doesn't mean the workout is 30 seconds, BUT, you'll watch the clock and do each exercise for 30 seconds without a break in between. Then get a quick sip of water and do it again.....and then one more time for a total of 3 sets!

I love fast workouts because not everyone has a lot of time in the day to fit it in, BUT it is the best thing we can do for our bodies, in addition to eating healthy. Let's take care of ourselves, especially during the holiday season when we inevitably will be baking, cooking and eating more than normal.....which is so fun, but with a healthy balance.

You'll need:
Yoga Mat
Bench or chair
Exercise Ball

Ready Set GO!

Quick warm-up:
30 jumping jacks
30 high knees
30 butt kickers
30 opposite elbow to opposite knee

WORKOUT: 30 seconds each - no rest!

1.     Fast Squats

2.     Hip Raises (feet on chair or bench)

3.     Tricep Dips (on bench or chair)

4.     Curtsy lunges (or regular lunges - in place alternating legs)

5.     On all fours - right leg pulse towards ceiling

6.     Left leg pulses towards ceiling

7.     Plank

8.     Crunches with opposite leg pull

9.     Fast Russian Twist (legs off the ground)

Total time including warm-up and short break in between sets (~18 minutes). 

YOU CAN DO IT! 

Apple Pumpkin Bread

Apple Pumpkin Bread

I was SO happy with how this turned out! This bread is full of healthy ingredients making this a great option to make for breakfast or as a snack/dessert since there are chocolate chips in the recipe! You might have already noticed, but I believe all of my baking recipes have chocolate in them, it's a must! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup  brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
• 1/4 cup  vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup walnuts or pecans

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamonuts pumpkin pie spice and salt together until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, applesauce, yogurt, vanilla, and brown sugar together until combined. Whisk in the pumpkin, oil, and apple cider. Pour these wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix together using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. There will be a few lumps. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 60 minutes, making sure to loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent the top from getting too brown. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with only a few small moist crumbs. This may be done before or after 60 minutes depending on your oven, so begin checking every 5 minutes at the 50 minute mark or so.

Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing. The bread will stay fresh in an airtight container.