I promised you all a workout today, didn’t I?
Well, I’m not one to back away from a promise! As part of my fall/winter partnership with GNC, I’m teaming up with them to not only test out and share some of their products, but also to coordinate some fun, new workouts to share with all of you. Cool, right? Today I thought it’d be fun to put together a little circuit workout that I’m planning on incorporating into my own workouts later this week. It’s actually slightly adapted from my previous stability ball circuit, as well as a circuit that I like to incorporate with some of my training clients.
As you guys know, I’m slowly adding in some light strength training, and I really do love me some circuits…especially when they’re timed. This way, you already have an idea of how long your workout is going to be and you have something to keep you from sitting and resting too long.
Like in this case, you can plan on each round of today’s timed stability ball circuit to take you about 9-10 minutes.
Add in your 2 minute rest after each circuit, repeat two times, and you’ve got your workout finished in less than 40 minutes.
As always, be sure to maintain proper form throughout each of the exercises, focus on steady breathing, and choose a weight that you will be able to work with for each of the 50 second work intervals.
To help, here are some picture demonstrations for each of the exercises listed above.
Have fun!!
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Dumbbell Chest Press Stability Ball Dumbbell Pullover on Stability Ball
Skullcrushers on Stability Ball Alt. Dumbbell Hammer Curl Stability Ball
Stability Ball Roll Outs Stability Ball Roll Ins
Shoulder Press on Stability Ball Rear Shoulder Dumbbell Row Stability Ball
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Thanks for this! I’ve always looking for workouts I can do at home.
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Hi Courtney,
Hope all is well with you!
Do you have a pumpkin cupcake recipe? I would be so surprised if you didn’t but I don’t see on in your recipes? I am craving a pumpkin cupcake. I can’t get enough of pumpkin beer lately and I want to make some cupcakes. Let me know.
Sorry this is not related to your latest post….:)
Thanks
Of course I do! http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/09/06/just-cant-resist-pumpkin-spice-cupcakes/
Enjoy!!
Thank you! I knew you did, I must have missed it when I looked.
I can’t wait to make them.
Have a good night.
This looks great! I’m also slowly adding in more strength into my routine
Rachel recently posted..New Jersey
Courtney–great post. I can not wait to try this out! Your pictures and everything look so great. I love that this work-out only requires a ball and weights (don’t have a gym pass right now!) Thanks again.
Chelsea Lords recently posted..Some Ab Work and Pumpkin Overnight Oats!
THANK YOU for adding picture demonstrations – I am 100% more likely to complete a workout like this if I know for sure what each exercise is without having to google image it
Love this! Definitely going to have to give this a try!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Tuesday Ten
Stability ball roll ins kill my abs!!! It is the one ab exercise that I feel immediately after finishing them. One of those that I love to hate!!
I like workouts like this because they are also great for people who need to break their workouts up into 10 minute segments. It is easy enough to get done first thing in the morning and later in the evening as well!!
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom recently posted..Ready for Some Girl Talk
Great workout and love all the easy to follow diagrams and links!!!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..The Fat Debate
Great workout! I just finished a workout and my legs are trashed so I think Ill give this a go today–;)
Candice recently posted..Big Cottonwood Marathon
Love this! I might even try it out today since I have yet to get in a workout. I love using the stability ball with weights… it combines balance work and strength training all in one!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..12 Weeks: A Fit Pregnancy
Looks great! I love a good focus on stability & arms
Annette@FitnessPerks recently posted..FitMixer Protein Banana Bread (+ Giveaway Winner)
Love this Courtney! I mean it when I say I will be trying this workout TOMORROW! Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays are typically my strength days, and I was looking for something for tomorrow am. Perfect
Thanks for the idea!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..A Diagnosis
Yay – thanks for the workout inspiration.
Awesome! Sounds like a perfect quick workout. And thank you for all the pictures to go along with the moves
michelle kim recently posted..Race-Day Disasters and Other Stuff
I love the stability ball but I often find myself just doing sit-ups on it because I can’t think of any other exercises! Thanks for refreshing my memory!
Oh I really do love this! I can not wait to try this ball workout! The pictures of how to do the exercises are perfect!
Alicia recently posted..Tuesday Morning Workout + Weigh In
Thank you for the stability ball workout. I’ve been looking for exercises that don’t irritate my recovering sprained ankle, and this is really helpful!
Also, unrelated to this post – I’ve been reading for a long time but never really commented. Thank you for always being so open and honest with your readers and for sharing your healthy living with us! Bloggers like you have inspired me in so many ways, and I’d be absolutely thrilled if you stop by my new (three days old!) blog in a spare moment.
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I love this! I am a big fan of circuits and incorporating the stability ball into my workouts for an extra challenge. Thank you for sharing this!! I’m excited to workout tomorrow morning! Still loving those picture tutorials you provide
This give me inspiration for some new prenatal workouts!! Stability ball loves baby bellies
Hi, great workout, I am gonna have to give some of these moves a try on my ball at home sometime, thanks. ^_^
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Great workout! Did it this morning!
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