The Magic of a 3o Minute Bodyweight Workout

Hi lovely people! It’s summer and for many that may mean travel which is incredible. There is arguably nothing I love more than travel. Seeing the sights, experiencing the world around you, indulging in other cultures. It’s not only fulfilling and a great way to learn, but it is typically a much needed break.

I am so all for taking a full break from working out while on vacation. Many times we either need to just lay out in the sun and do absolutely nothing and I love that so much. Other times we are walking miles on end and that’s our form of movement. Not keeping a strict workout schedule and emphasizing being in the moment is the most important thing to do on a vacation, however sometimes a good sweat, a high heart rate, and the burning feeling is exactly what I want.

Working out makes me feel so incredible that often I crave it. I know I sound crazy, but once you get in the habit of moving your body and finding movement that feels good to you, you want to do it all the time. It makes me feel energized and like I am capable of anything. I find it helps me find gratitude and just be with myself in my power. There is truly no better feeling than loving yourself and recognizing all that you can do, and for me working out does that.

Blasting my favorite music… yes it is Britney Spears and Kesha (trust me so fun to workout to), with your heart pounding, and feeling like you are on top of the world is unbeatable.

It doesn't need to be long and it doesn’t need to be the most intense thing you have ever done. I am on vacation in the Bahamas and I have really been craving working out so I threw together a 30 minute HIIT/strength bodyweight workout and did the dang thing. I showed up for myself. For body, mind, and soul because I knew I would feel fabulous after and I’m here to say I do.

At about 5 o’clock when everyone is taking naps, I decided to get my booty moving. Here’s the workout.

Set 1: 30 seconds on, 30 second rest x4

• pulse squat and rise 

• reverse lunge and kick 

• other side 

• jumping lunge x2 and squat 

Set 2: 30 seconds on, 30 second rest x4

• pop squats

• pushup to downward dog

• high knees to mountain climbers 

• burpees 

• 3 jumping jacks, star jump

Set 3: first 4 exercises 30 seconds, last exercise 15 seconds, 15 second rest x4

• plank leg in outs 

• spider switches 

• moving lunges 

• plank hold

• jump squats (15 seconds all out)

I found a little space because that’s all you need and got my sweat on. Give it a try and see how you feel!