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Pyramid Treadmill Workouts

By Courtney 34 Comments

Goooood morning, friends! Great news…I am back to feeling like my old self. Thank goodness!

Before going to bed last night, I set my alarm for my usual Thursday 5am wakeup call, figuring I’d see how I felt in the morning before deciding if I’d head to the gym. Thankfully, I woke up feeling feeling 100 times better, so on went the sneakers and off I went.

In today’s BodyPump class, we did the full Release 79, which I’m still somewhat on the fence about.

  • Pro: Killer tricep, lunge, and abs tracks.
  • Con: Almost every song on this release is a remix, and they aren’t usually my favorite.

Either way, I’m sure I’ll get used to it, and judging by how my muscles felt this morning after Tuesday’s workout, I’m thinking Release 79 and I will get along just fine.

I followed up class with 25 minutes of incline walking on the treadmill while reading a magazine and rocking out to my killer playlist. Initially, I had planned on doing a new pyramid treadmill routine that I came up with yesterday, but I decided to save it until tomorrow. However, because I have a really hard time holding things back, I’m still going to share it with ya’ll today.

Here ya go:

Pyramid Treadmill Workout

Because I know that I have a many runners AND walkers out there, I decided to give both variations for this routine. I also came up with a couple other variations for the same routine, which you can see here. (<—*That link also has the printable versions of the workouts, too.*)

Breakfast

Heyyyy, guess what? I had pumpkin with breakfast again today. Are you surprised? Winking smile

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I was craving cool and creamy this morning, so I put together a yogurt/cereal bowl:

  • 1 container plain Chobani Greek yogurt
  • ~1/2 cup pumpkin
  • 1/2 sliced banana
  • Quaker Oatmeal Squares
  • Love Grown Foods Cocoa Goodness granola
  • Cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice

Before…

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After.

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Of course, a nice, warm mug of coffee is currently being sipped on, too.

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Later this morning, I have a very important trip to make to visit a very special person. I’ll fill ya’ll in on why it’s such a special trip later on today!

Questions for the Morning:

WOULD YOU RATHER…

  • Take the elevator –OR- the escalator?
  • Be a worried genius –OR- a joyous simpleton?
  • Be trapped in an elevator with wet dogs –OR- three extremely large men with bad breath?

**I’m starting to run low on the WYR questions! If anyone has any that they’d like to submit, feel free to email ‘em to me at sweettoothcourtney[@]gmail[.]com!

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September 8, 2011 Filed Under: 35-55 Minute Treadmill Workouts, Breakfast, Workouts, Would You Rather Tagged With: BodyPump 79, coffee, feeling better, pumpkin yogurt, pyramid treadmill workout, run/walk workout routine

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Aine @ Something to Chew Over says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I wrote a really long comment but somehow I made it disappear! Too lazy to retype ;) Looking forward to hearing about the special trip!
    Reply
  2. Gina @ running to the kitchen says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Love the 2 variations on the treadmill workout. The runnig one looks killer! The thought of being in an elevator with big men+ bad breath makes me gag!
    Reply
  3. Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I would absolutely rather take the escalator! Who wouldn't take moving stairs ?!
    Reply
  4. Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:38 am

    I'm not usually a fan of remixes in workout classes either. It's like "Wait, am I in a club?" Not a fan.
    Reply
  5. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Take the escalator! At least I can see where I am, and if it breaks, I won't be trapped! A joyous simpleton for sure. I hate worrying...it does nothing good for ya. Wet dogs any day!
    Reply
  6. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I'm loving your fall place mats! It depends how high I'm going. I wouldn't wanna be on an escalator for 50 floors. Somewhere right in between. :) The thought of big men and smelly breath made me gag so I guess I'll chose the dogs!
    Reply
  7. Hannah says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:46 am

    escalator. they are so much more fun! be in a elevator with smelly dogs.. not gross men! your breakfast looks so yummy!
    Reply
  8. Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:48 am

    How in the world do you have all that energy to do a treadmill work out after a body pump class? I envy thee =) Breakfast looks delish!
    Reply
  9. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:53 am

    I love that workout! I tend to go fast but not for as long. I should do this for sure! Maybe I'd get a longer workout in! ...Great idea! Pumpkin time is here for sure!!!
    Reply
  10. Khushboo says

    September 8, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Ohh I like the sound of this workout- thanks! Besides min 5-6, it doesn't look too ass-kicking but enough to work me OUT! I may or may not have put a reminder to print it out on Sunday evening for my Monday morning workout!
    Reply
  11. Samantha @ Because I Can says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:03 am

    That's a great TM workout - I'll definitely be trying that one! How do you come up with all of these great workout ideas?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      September 8, 2011 at 10:20 am

      This one actually just came to me yesterday! I remembered trying out something pyramid-style before, so I tried incorporating some speeds that would work :)
      Reply
  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Definitely escalators. If you get stuck, you just climb down!
    Reply
  13. Sara @ The Foodie Diaries says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Ohhh your eats look DELICIOUS! I would rather take the escalator than elevator, be a joyous simpleton than a worrywart, definitely be trapped in an elevator with the wet dogs. I LOVE dogs!!! :)
    Reply
  14. Brandi R says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Thanks for the walking treadmill workout! I would never have thought to make my own treadmill workouts like you do. I'm not a runner, but I walk very comfortably at 4.0 - 5.0, so I recreated it and adjusted the numbers. I'm actually excited to get to my workout today! Keep posting your workout variations, if you don't mind! Thanks!
    Reply
  15. Lyndsie @ highcottonlivin.com says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:47 am

    So glad you're feeling better! :) I would rather take the escalator, be a joyous simpleton, and be stuck with wet dogs.
    Reply
  16. Kelly @ Not So Rocky Road says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for sharing your Pyramid Treadmill workout! I can't wait to try it!
    Reply
  17. Shari @ The Daily Dish says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:52 am

    That breakfast bowl looks great. So happy pumpkin is back! :)
    Reply
  18. Faith says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:14 am

    I'd much rather be w/ the wet dogs than bad breath gents. No question.
    Reply
  19. Jess @ Jess Go Bananas says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I am a total elevator person! I would love to be a joyous simpleton but I guess I will have to settle with being a worrying genius ;) And I would take the wet dogs any day!
    Reply
  20. Ruthie Hart says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:29 am

    must make something pumpkin stat!! I wish they had pumpkin froyo!
    Reply
  21. Molly says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:42 am

    omg never even thought of combining pumpkin and greek yogurt... gunna try it! thanks!
    Reply
  22. Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:58 am

    That workout looks intense! I wish I had a treadmill to try it out on. I finally busted out my first fall can of pumpkin and made some pumpkin pie granola. Even my stepson liked it! Can't wait to make some pumpkin oatmeal tomorrow. Yum!
    Reply
  23. Julia says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Thank you for these workouts. I can't wait to try them. Also, I'm dying for the next BP release. We've been doing the same one (78) b/c we started a new session at school. It changes up next week, and according to your muscles' reaction, I'm excited.
    Reply
  24. Lindsay @ biking before bed says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I love the idea of a pyramid workout. I do them on the elliptical all the time but I'm excited to try your treadmill one! I'm vert apprehensive about this new bodypump release. My instructor keeps complaining about it! I feel like since I have started bodypump 2 years ago the workouts have gotten better... maybe I am just better at challenging myself? but the music has gotten worse.
    Reply
  25. Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Glad you're feeling so much better!!! And that workout looks awesome :)
    Reply
  26. Kelly says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    OOh these are good: 1. escalator...I get clastrophobic 2. a joyous simpleton 3. Wet Dogs...definitely!
    Reply
  27. Lindsey says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Escalator - I hate elevators and avoid them at all costs - but the other day in Vegas I had to take one up 28 floors at Treasure Island. Fun times ;) I am a worrier already so might as well be a genius too! Wet dogs for sure!
    Reply
  28. colleen @ thegiftofmondays says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    walking, reading and listening to music? talk about multi-tasking!!! i'm just trying not to FALL off the treadmill when i'm on there (i'm the queen of ungracefulness!) but once again, you inspire me to climb higher :) happy thursday!!!
    Reply
  29. Shayla @ The Good Life says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Since you're feeling better today I better get me some EmergenC!! And while I'm at the store, definitely some pumpkin, your breakfast looks delish!! Definitely the escalator - I have fears of getting trapped in an elevator, ha! Be a joyous simpleton - I like being happy :) Ugh...since this is a fear of mine I'd have to say with wet dogs since they make me happy, even if they're wet! ;)
    Reply
  30. Erica says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    escalator!!! joyous simpleton... wet dogs. :)
    Reply
  31. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    September 8, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Glad you are feeling better. I hate elevators so I would prefer escalators, a joyous simpleton (nothing matters more than being happy!), and DEFINITELY wet dogs.
    Reply
  32. Lizzie says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    yummm pumpkin breakfast sounds soo good!!! and awesome job on the workout--glad ur feeling better!
    Reply

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