Hi Everyone,
It is the first day of the month and I am starting a new challenge. For every day this month I am committing to working out for a minimum of 15 minutes per day. If you are joining me in this challenge I want to hear about your progress. Before and After pictures are also welcome!
I am sharing a video below. It's a Ted Talk on trying something new for 30 days. I found it very motivational and inspiring. I think that making small changes can lead to big results.
This is especially true in a month that is notorious for weight gain and missed workouts. I love the month of December, but I have a lot of additional chances for over-indulgence in sweets and missed workouts. I have birthdays for four of my favorite people, Christmas Eve party, Christmas Day with two families, and all of the associated cookies and cakes that I inevitably get sent home with and are delivered to the rehab department where I work. Add Christmas shopping, and friends/family visiting from out of town and it can be difficult to make time for working out.
With that said, I think we can all find time for at least 15 minutes of exercise. Keeping yourself moving can help you stay physically fit, improve your energy, reduce cravings, and improve your diet choices. Exercise helps regulate your blood sugar (which is why exercise is such an important component of regulating diabetes). Regulating your blood sugar also decreases chances of over-eating and giving in to cravings.
15 Minutes per day to improve your health, fitness, and reduce your cravings. Who's with me for the next 30 days? Daily check-ins here, on facebook, on instagram, or on twitter.
I hope you're joining me! I am including links below to 30 of my 15-25 minute workouts for easy reference during the month. I will also be posting my workouts as usual. :)
Melissa
1. 15 Minute HIIT: Quick Full Body Workout
2. 15 Minute Interval Fat Burn
3. Full Body Bender Boot Camp
4. 15 Minute HIIT: Interval Fat Blaster
5. 15 Minute Interval Workout: Body Weight
6. 15 Minute Sculpted Body Home Workout
7. 15 Minute Cardio Sweat
8. Plank and Burn: 20 Minutes
9. Sculpt and Sweat: 20 Minute Workout
10. 25 Minute Home Workout
11. Got Sweat? Full Body Fat Burn
12. HIIT, Don't Quit! 15 Minutes
13. HIIT It, Sweat It, Tone It
14. 15 Minute HIIT Cardio Fat Burn
15. 15 Minute Cardio HIIT
16. 16 Minute HIIT: Fit and Flexible
17. 23 Minute HIIT
18. 16 Minute Ab Fat Shredder
19. 20 Minute Full Body HIIT
20. 15 Minute Home Workout
21. Flab-U-Less Arms and Abs
22. On the Mat: Core Training 10-20 Minutes
23. Full Body Sculpting: 20 Minute Fat Burn
24. Strength and Stretch Yoga: 20 Minutes
25. Quick Abs: 10 Minute Round
26. Belly and Booty Workout
27. Better Buns: Jump and Burn: 20 Minute Workout
28. Jump Away Jiggle: 20 Minutes
29. Weights and Intervals: Full Body Sculpt Under 20 Minutes
30. 15 Minute Interval: Iso-Plyo Workout
For all of the New 30 Day Challenge Workouts Click Here
Free workouts: HIIT, yoga, fitness, strength training, running, and healthy diet tips. This blog is meant to inspire others to improve their quality of life by making healthy decisions each day. I am an Occupational Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor & Runner. I enjoy all aspects of fitness and don't believe in stagnation. These workouts are designed to include variety & keep you challenged. Get in the best shape of your life at home without ever getting bored!
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love it thank you so muchxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteDay 1: Only made it through 1 time. Yoga afterwards. Great (Hard) workout! Thank you Melissa!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to have you all joining the challenge!
ReplyDeleteIs this the best one for max fat burning? Not worried about muscles toning per se.. if a result. . Then fine. my birthday in sixty days want Max burn
DeleteI'm in! Love your videos. ive seen that Ted talk too. cool
ReplyDeleteI am in!! I am in a mood and this should help me feel better, plus this time of year frightens me since I do not wish to undo all of my hard work. So no matter how I do in my own workouts and yoga, I will commit to doing these 15 minute workouts daily, starting today. Thanks Melissa for the inspiration. xo
ReplyDeleteI am going to share this too. It is a great motivation.
ReplyDeleteI'm in too :) Doing your competition prep workouts though. This month is definitely a month I love and don't want to get me off track from all the hard work I've put in consistently for the last 5 months.I will indulge occasionally this month in my favorite Christmas foods with family, but not over-indulge. It's about portion control and consistency. Thanks for the motivation once again :) You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat healthy attitude and approach! :) Keep it up!
DeleteGreat article! And a great way to start a new month. I think giving 15minutes each a day is a nice idea to build muscle and to remain fit and healthy.
ReplyDeletePlanning to join (but resting on Sundays since I never workout on Sundays for Sabbath observance). Any other day, I am totally in it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in! I did the first new workout last night! Love your videos Melissa!
ReplyDeleteOK OK I'm in too, but only if you tell me the brand of your workout clothes! Pretty Please.....oh BTW you rock Melissa!! I see so many ppl posting videos that have no clue what they are doing, however I know you know your SH*&$
ReplyDeleteFair enough. :) Is there a certain outfit you are wondering about, or just in general?
DeleteJust in General Plz...What are your favorite brands??
ReplyDeleteLove this...I am all in!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI love the 15 minute workouts. Is there any 30 day food guide to accompany the workouts?
Just started today on day 1 & oh boy!! I AM TIRED!! Whew!! What a great workout, especially for people that don't have a lot of time. I'm excited for the next 29 days! Thanks, Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Will start tomorrow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on fitness with us! You look awesome and totally inspire me!
ReplyDeleteWow, Just found your page. This is so awesome. Definitely in with this!! Ill keep the updates coming. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so IN! I started your workout and stopped and then committed, I also got a friend at work to try it and we are helping each other thru the 30 day challenge.
ReplyDeleteI love it! You have the very best personality for this. Thank you Melissa!
Melissa, I love all your workouts! They are great workouts with lots of variety! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your workouts, I just gave birth 2 months ago & it helps big time! I love how its free also, I can't be breaking my wallet trying to get fit. Thank you soon much ��
ReplyDeleteI am doing this challenge for January:) I noticed that there were no rest or low intensity days (Like yoga or pilates) for muscle recovery. I was just wondering if there needed to be any days for recovery. Thanks, and love, love, love your website!
ReplyDeletereally beginning to get into the routine of the challenge. almost completed then I'm going to do the 30 day ab challenge. thank you so much for the free video's, they are wonderful. Have you really got into your super shape buy doing these home video's or do you use a gym also?
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