On this page you will find fun and efficient workouts that can all be done in 30 minutes or less. That doesn’t mean that they are not challenging though!
No matter where you are, what equipment you have in hand or how pressed you are on time, I believe that there is always a way to get a workout in. Find the one that fits best with your goals, schedule and equipment and give it a try.
Hey, friends! Greetings from Hawaii, where we will be celebrating Christmas and New Year’s this year. I’m ready to get away from the low temps in California (one morning, it got as low as 39F!) and enjoy the warmth over here. Here is what I’m looking forward to during this winter vacation: Plenty of outdoor activities, … Read more
I love using a little unconventional ways to build strength. I do use dumbbells and medicine balls in my workouts and I’m in love with kettlebells, but if I can try something different, I’m always up for it. Working Out With Different Tools For example, sandbag is one of the things I use in my workouts a … Read more
Lately I’ve been really into AMRAP workouts. If you are not familiar with with what it means, here’s a short explanation: AMRAP stands for As Many Rounds As Possible. You will choose your exercises, set the time you want to use (usually anything between to 5-30 minutes) and keep working HARD until the time is up. … Read more
Hi friends! I’m happy to tell you that I have created my very first online course, High Intensity Medicine Ball Training for Fat Loss. As you know, I love to work out with equipment that is easy to take with me to my outdoor workouts. Check out couple of items that I have in my home … Read more
Hi friends! I have a great Jump Rope + Bodyweight workout for you today. But before we get there, let’s talk about Mondays. Nobody seems to like them. People start their weeks with, “I hate Mondays!” or “Ohh, it’s Monday again…” It’s time to change that. There is a saying: If you can‘t change the circumstances, change … Read more
Overhead movements are movements where you hold a load above your head. I do various overhead exercises several times a week. From shoulder presses to overhead squats to walking lunges, overhead movements are great in putting your big muscle groups into use. Building Strong Shoulders Overhead movements are great for building strong shoulders. If you have ever painted a … Read more
A Medicine ball is one of my very favorite pieces of equipment for power workouts. Tossing and throwing the ball and jumping with it makes me faster and develops my power. I also love to mix some sprints to my workouts. It’s not that medicine balls are anything new to fitness world, they have actually been around for a long time. … Read more
When was the last time you threw off you shoes and walked around barefoot? My last time was yesterday at my local park. I did 6 x 100 meters barefoot sprints on the lawn, then ran back home – also barefoot. And I didn’t feel weird running on the streets barefoot while early birds were going to work. Tom … Read more
Recently I complemented my home gym a bit and bought something fun – a sandbag. Old School DIY Sandbags I used to use sandbags a lot, but it was a long time ago when I was still practicing track and field. Back then, our sandbags were nothing like this store-bought, pink sandbag. Our coach, who … Read more
Are you really present when working out? Do you pay attention to how you move? Or are you rushing through the workout simply so you can move on with your day? The next time you work out, think about how you are moving your body and why you do it the way you do. Try to empty your mind of everything else and … Read more
Running, HIT workouts, heavy lifting, calisthenics, mountain biking – they are all fun ways to move your body, that’s for sure. But what about walking? Walking has a ton of benefits. It has been estimated that our grand ancestors moved about 26-28 miles per day. A distance of a full marathon! Nowadays we don’t even cover a fraction … Read more
Last week I scaled down my workout intensity. I didn’t sleep as well as I would have wanted and honestly, just felt a little slow. So I took it a little easier on the workout front and replaced some of my High Intensity Workouts with walks, lower intensity kettlebell workouts and rest days. The old me would never have … Read more