Pumpkin Cardio Blast

In an effort to have a some fun with fall and burn a few calories, here's a quick little workout.  Perform each exercise for one minute, focusing on proper form, then immediately move on to the next exercise without resting.  Perform 2-6 sets (resting after each set).  Give it a try, adding your own unique twists and variations.  Let me know how it goes!

• PUMPKIN SQUAT.  Keeping your back straight and abs engaged, lower down with your weight in your heels.  Be sure your knees do not shoot over your toes.  Come back up to standing, shoulders over hips, abs tight. 

  

• PUMPKIN PUSHUPS.  One hand on pumpkin, one hand on ground.  Abs tight, knees on ground (knees off ground for added challenge), lower down for a count of 3, then press up for a count of 3. 

 

 
  

• PUMPKIN BURPEES.  Squat down, placing hands on pumpkin or ground.  Jump back to plank position.  (For an added challenge, perform a pushup here).  Jump feet back to pumpkin.  Stand up tall.  Repeat and perform quickly!

 

 

• CRAZY PUMPKIN CARDIO.  Get creative!  Jump laterally over your pumpkin, or do lunges, jumping jacks or toe taps.  Anything to get your heart pumping!

  

• PUMPKIN STRETCH.  Don't forget to cool down and stretch.  After you complete your workout and your heart rate has slowed down, try coming into child's pose.  Let the spine round over the thighs, and hips sink toward your heels.  Arms can can reach up overhead (as shown), rest down by your side, or take your palms together and reach behind your head for a tricep stretch.

 

This little workout does not need to be done with a pumpkin, or any other fall props, for that matter.  It is just a glimpse of how you can give yourself a little cardio boost at any time throughout your day.  Indoors or out.  As always, I look forward to your comments!  Have fun!

Disclaimer:  No pumpkins were injured or damaged in this workout.    
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
  
 

  
 

 

 

Comments

[Jessica Herling]

You are an inspiration! So I am curious if one were considering "walking" a race how would one train for such an event???

[Cassie]

Super cute Terry!

[Cary Anderson]

shoot. too bad I already carved the pumpkin. guess I'll have to head to the gym instead. :(

[internal medicine emr]

physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.Exercise is really good to our health because it makes our body function well,as well as our brain and heart.