Hey everyone!

A very happy Friday to you all! What a long, draining week it has been for me, so happy to have the weekend to chill a little.

Today's post is a 'full body bootcamp' post. They're really simple workouts targeted at MOST areas we like to tone up! 

As I have previously stated, I am not an expert in the area. I'm using my own experience and sharing exercises I like to do myself!
Also, apologies for the messy background, I had to make do I'm afraid! (oh and my face in every picture is hilarious!)

Star jump with shoulder press.

 The star jump is a basic exercise that I'm sure a lot of you did as a child. It being basic no way lowers its effectiveness. 
The star jumps works at different parts of your body all at the same time, especially your legs! 
By adding in a shoulder press (bringing your hands to touch above your head as you jump) you're also working on strengthening your arms and shoulders! 

Star jumps can be done as a warm up, during a bootcamp exercise or as a cool down, all depending on the intensity! 


High knees

In this exercise, you start with both legs together and get into a jump position. From this position you're going to do two small hops/jumps forward and then on the third jump, you're going to jump into a squat position like this...


I am not a huge fan of this exercise. I actually don't like it because, honestly, I'm terrible at it! Sadly, it is one of those really good exercises so we have to take it on!

Start on all fours, a little higher than you'd be in a press up position. You then take one leg into your chest as if you're about to start a race. You alternate legs (right leg, left leg, right, left....) for about 40 seconds- 1 minute (basically, bringing each leg into your chest at different times. Remember this movement has to be quite quick) Aim to do 2 sets. 
If I didn't explain it very well look at the photo OR watch Carly Rowena's bootcamp video :FULL BODY FAT BURN BOOTCAMP

This exercise targets your legs, core(abs) and strength.

Heel touches

Touch either heel with your hand for 5-10 each side. 
This exercise is brilliant at working your side muscles.


Three quarter pulse

I literally gave this workout my own name! haha!

THIS WORKOUT BURNS THOSE ABS!

Start with your body stretched out across the floor, with your arms stretched out above your head. 
Use your core strength to come up into a THREE QUARTER sit up (more tension on abs than in a full sit up) 
Once in that position, raise your feet off the ground and gain your balance. Place your arms at the side of your body and begin to pulse/pump your arms up and down to work the lower abs. 
Do around 10 reps and repeat the sequence 1-3 times. 

Does that burn or what?