Putting a spin on Jill-ian

As I said before, Jillian's 16 minute workout (see last post) kicked my butt! So, I thought I would incorporate some strength training with her plyometric moves to make it a more bearable (but still heart-pounding and calorie-crunching) interval workout. See what you think:

You'll need:

• a 5-10 pound weight
• a mat or soft surface
• water (stay hydrated!)

The workout:

• 2-3 minute warm-up (jumping jacks, jump rope, run in place, stationary bike, etc.)
• Jillian's 1st move-The Up and Over x 1 minute
• 10 bicep curls, 10 tricep kick-backs (repeat 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)--make 'em slow; use good form and SQUEEZE those buns!
• Jillian's 2nd move-Jump Kick x 1 minute
• 10 shoulder presses, 10 rows (repeat 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)
• Jillian's 3rd move-Abs sprawl x 1 minute
• 10 push-ups (you can get on your knees if you must :) (repeat 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)
• Jillian's 4th move-Ready, set, go x 1 minute
• 10 bicep curls, 10 tricep kick-backs (repeats 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)
• Jillian's 5th move-Plank punch x 1 minute
• 10 shoulder presses, 10 rows (repeat 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)-- legs burning yet?
• Jillian's 6th move-Pop-up x 1 minute
• 10 push-ups (repeat 2 times)
• 10 squats (repeat 2 times)
• Jillian's 7th move-Lateral burpee x 1 minute
• 5 minute cool down (jog in place, step side to side, just get the heart rate down slowly)  
• Optional: 5-10 minute ab workout-get creative with your own variety of crunches, planks, bicycle kicks-whatever your favorite ab exercises may be. 

Customize with your own strength training exercises as you see fit. You may also need to do just 30 seconds of each of Jillian's moves if you find a full minute is too difficult. Don't worry, you'll get there. :)  I promise this workout will get your heart rate up and have you breathing hard, burning tons of calories and fat. And, it keeps things interesting so time flies by.

Have fun!