Great interval workout for all.

I have discovered a new favorite interval workout that I want you all to try. It's easy to follow, can be done in your own home, and requires very little equipment. I have been doing it twice a week for 3 weeks now and am already noticing that I can do more push-ups in a row than when I started. Give it a shot! I think it will challenge you, but also make you feel really good when it's over.

What you need:

• set of 5-10 pound dumbbells
• +/- jump rope
• +/- exercise band
• +/- mat

The workout:

50-100 jump rope (without a rope is OK if you don't own one; just swing those arms!)
20 rows
50 jumping jacks (add a stretchy exercise band around your ankles to really work those outer thighs)
20 squats (add some weight once you feel you can)
20 lungs per leg with tricep kick-backs
20 dead lifts
15  squat jumps or burpees
20 bicep curls
25 push-ups
30 mountain climbers
20 shoulder presses
50 crunches (I alternate regular crunches and bicycles but you could do your own mix)
60 sec plank
30 sec plank each side

Repeat 2-4 times depending on your fitness level. You can also tailor the number of reps, exercises, etc to your fitness level.  Also, the amount of time it takes you will depend on how much you rest between exercises. Try not to take more than 30 seconds. You'll really get your heart rate up and have a great workout.

Good luck!