I love Circuits!

Hi Friends!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! My weekend has been uneventful, which I am  totally fine with! One random thing that I do have to share with you all is my newfound love of circuit workouts. In previous posts, I have stated my disdain for aimlessly running on the treadmill. I LOVE yoga, but I have been antsy to get some cardio back in my life. Through reading some of my fave blogs, I have collected some fun and dynamic circuit workouts that have really given my workout routine some pizzaz if you will. The circuit routines I have been incorporating into my workout have provided me with the variety and sweat I crave from a workout!

I have added  another circuit workout I recently completed that I would highly recommend!
SUNRISE CIRCUIT

(adapted from PB Fingers)

Complete each exercise in circuit for 30 seconds- take 15 second break b/w each exercise. Repeat each circuit once before completing core circuit and moving on to next circuit. **NOTE** I did the circuit 3x, on the 3rd time I did not do the core circuit in between each circuit; I just did one core circuit to conclude the 3rd rotation.

SUNRISE CIRCUIT

Circuit One                             Circuit Two                        Circuit Three

jumping jacks                            Burpees                            Ski Jumps

mountain climbers                 Skaters                              Pushups

box jumps                                   High Knees                      Wide High Knees

jump rope                                  Squat jumps                      Jumping Lunges

Core Circuit:

20 crunches

15 crunches ( 15 to right and 15 to left)

30 second plank on elbows

30 second plank on hands

10 bicycle crunches

In other news, I whipped up a batch of Candice Kumai's homemade veggie burgers from her new book Cook Yourself Sexy.  I adapted the recipe very slightly as I have made veggie/turkey burgers a number of times, and I am particular about the consistency of the burgers.

I served the burger on a sprouted grain english muffin with apples, spinach, and champagne mustard. It was awesome. Seriously, pick up Cook Yourself Sexy. The book has so many tasty, healthy, EASY, and creative recipes.

Homemade Veggie Burgers

(adapted from Cook Yourself Sexy)

Ingredients:

1 (150z) can of chickpeas, drained

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup walnut pieces (I used almonds)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground tumeric

2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons fresh oregano

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 egg white

1 tablespoon of circachi sauce (more if you like it spicy!)

Directions:

1. In a food processor combine all ingredients and pulse for approximately 30 seconds or until completely combined.

2. Shape mixture into small, round patties and set aside

3. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat and cook patties for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Serve in pita or enjoy over mixed greens.

Ok my friends! I am off to go "watch" some football with friends! I hope you all had a great weekend :)

xo

Sarah