How to work out every day in August

Two more days in August but I actually kept a goal for the first time in months of letting goals slide by me, so I wanted to share.

I have a Lindywell membership, I canceled my Peloton membership awhile back (a year+ ago), and I know I have access to a whole wide world of workouts for free on the internet. 

Last school year, I was so run down and exhausted that I physically did not have the strength to exercise. I did nothing over the summer because, let's face it, why would I? I knew something had to change if I wanted to feel better in August as the new school year was starting. I initially bribed myself with i-can-buy-a-treat if I keep up with it. Then it was more like i'll-probably-buy-the-treat-anyway so I might as well keep up with this. So I did (on both accounts).

I found Pregnancy and Postspartum TV led by Jessica when I was pregnant with Sutton. I don't really remember when, I just remember watching her videos and doing some of the workouts in the 3rd trimester. The summer after Sutton was born, I swore by her videos; I don't have lasting muscle damage from a csection but so many moms do and I didn't want to jump back into what I'd normally do (barre/Pilates/the bike at that time) without going this route first. I didn't really know what was best for that kind of recovery. I did these videos for a few months and noticed a difference and then I moved onto Peloton classes.

Then, it turns out, I still get PPTV workout calendars sent to my email. Jessica sends one out every month with the videos linked. Trust me when I say I've "intended" to "do" these calendars for a year now. I decided August was the time.

My qualifications for a workout right now are:

-can't get very sweaty

-20 minutes is the sweet spot for time

-mat-based with light weights

-not repetitive, no repeats in the workout

While I don't need the pregnancy or post-partum modifications, her workouts are perfect for me right now. They are not easy. They are also ideal if you don't want to dedicate more than 20 minutes a day or don't *have* more than 20 minutes a day. While I could get 20 minutes a day from my Liindywell app, I didn't find the workouts challenging enough. Yes, Pilates is challenging but I need more right now and I need it to be faster-paced. Laying down on my mat at 5:30am is not productive if I'm not well-rested (rarely am I well-rested). I need something to give me energy. If you check out the PPTV site, seriously just ignore the words "pregnancy" and "post-partum" unless you are obviously those things. These are challenging workouts, if you start here. 

I've noticed a different in how I've felt, specifically. If nothing else, if the rest of the day is all downhill from when the kids wake up at 6am onward, at least I accomplished this.

I wanted to share in case you are also looking for something incredibly easy to fit into your schedule but will give you a lot of bang for your buck.