Mini Pyramid: Squats / Mountain Climbers

It was all set. The girls would have their naps and I would be able to sneak in a workout. but...

Some excuses are perfectly understandable!

I had a small window of time open this afternoon, which happened to be the perfect size to give Challenge #2 a try. It takes 10 minutes total and 3 of those are resting. Not too bad. Wrong!! I think it took me 5 minutes to stand up after it was over. Please check out the video for the exercise demo. It can also be used to time your challenge. Just do what I'm doing. And count your reps.

Challenge #2 - Mini Pyramid: Squats / Mountain Climbers 

30 seconds : Squats

30 seconds : Mountain Climbers

30 seconds : Rest

45 seconds : Squats

45 seconds : Mountain Climbers

45 seconds : Rest

60 seconds : Squats

60 seconds : Mountain Climbers

60 seconds : Rest

45 seconds : Squats

45 seconds : Mountain Climbers

45 seconds : Rest

30 seconds : Squats

30 seconds : Mountain Climbers

Lay down and be proud.

I can't stress the importance of Range of Motion! Keep full range on the squats. Thighs parallel to the floor at the bottom. Move your feet as much as you can with the mountain climbers. By maximizing the distance you cover on each rep, you will maximize the efficiency of the exercise.

Track the total reps you got in each set during the rest period.

I finished with a total of 139 squats and 229 mountain climbers.  Let me know how you do.