So you slacked off on your New Year’s Resolution to start exercising — so what? Every day is a new beginning. It doesn’t matter when you start, all that matters is that you DO start. Whether you’re going for the gold to get right in time for Spring Break, or pacing yourself towards the summer body you’ve been tweeting about for years; Her Campus is here to help you create the perfect workout regimen to help you reach your goal!
Have you ever been to Build-A-Bear Workshop? Well, welcome to Build A Baddie! Under each section of the body you’re looking to tone, build, or slim you will find several workouts that you can complete in the comfort of your own home!
Step 1: Let’s Begin with WHEN
Pick a set of workout days that works best with your existing schedule!
Option 1– Two Day Schedule (Ex. Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs, etc.)
Option 2– Three Day Schedule (Ex. Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs/Sat, etc.)
Step 2: Let’s talk BODY
Time to create the actual workout schedule! Here are some options for you. Now please note, if I were to include instructions for every exercise listed we would be here all day. So remember that Build-A-Baddie is only a blueprint! Do some outside research to become acquainted with exercises you aren’t familiar with.
Arms
Tricep Dips ( 3×15)
Push Ups ( 3×15)
Arm Circles (3×15)
Abs
1-minute plank
2-minute crunches
2-minute side planks ( 1 minute each side)
1 minute Mountain Climbers (Repeat three times)
Leg Lift ( 3×15)
Plank Jacks
Booty
Glute Bridge (4×15)
Walking Lunge (4×15)
Quadruped Hip Extension (4×15)
Legs
Single-Leg Calf Raises ( 4×20)
Side Lunges ( 4×20)
Side Leg Raises (4×20)
Step 3: Stay Committed!
I know it seems like a lot, but when you’re sitting pretty in that bikini you’ll be thanking us. You can also modify these exercises to cater to your fitness level. Alright now 3…2..1! Let’s get snatched!!!