the 'in Between' Workout

Every year there are several lovely little gaps of complete and utter down-time. One is after summer programs have ended and before the fall season begins, and one is after the fall season has ended and before summer programs begin, the time we're about to wade into. Classes stop, rehearsals are over, and it seems like an eternity before summer programs begin. And the best part? Often placement classes at these summer programs are the very first thing to occur after move-in day, so one class determines the level you'll fall in for the entire summer. I think I'm not alone in saying everyone wants to be on top of their game.
  Many studios offer interim classes which is a fantastic resource. But not all dancers have access to such classes or even a studio. But, perhaps you have access to a gym or just some basic equipment. Oftentimes I'll walk into the gym and have no idea what I want to do. I do a lot of online search for workouts when I can't badger Travis (my personal-trainer-boyfriend and other half) to construct one for me. However, he has done so for us today. Here's a workout by Trainer Travis to keep your stamina and strength up during the dreaded "in between" time. For this workout, you'll need some weights, a kettle bell (or you can substitute it for a regular weight), a box or chair of about knee-height, and a jump rope.   
  ~ * ~  Start with a warm-up of spinning on a bike for five miles (alternate: jog or perform a warm-up of your choice) 

Round One

 Walking lunges x 40 (20 on each leg)Goblet squat x 20Jog one mileBox step-ups x40 (20 on each leg)Kettle bell swings x20 (10 each arm)Box jumps x20Jump rope x150  

Round Two

Walking lunges x 30 (15 on each leg)Goblet squat x15Jog 3/4 mileBox step-ups x30 (15 on each leg)Kettle bell swings x15 (alternating arms)Box jumps x15Jump rope x125  

Round Three

Walking lunges x20 (10 on each leg)Goblet squat x10Jog 1/2 mileBox step-ups x20 (10 on each leg)Kettle bell swings x10 (alternating arms)Box jumps x15Jump rope x125  ... If you're feeling up to it after that (let me be frank and say that workout kicked my a**), here is round four. It looks easy but mind you, this round is not for the faint of heart! 

Round Four

Walking lunges x10 (5 on each leg)Goblet squat x5Jog 1/4 mileBox step-ups x10 (5 on each leg)Kettle bell swings x5 (on each arm)Box jumps x10Jump rope x100  

Abs

Sit ups x30Reverse sit ups x20Dead bugs x10Side plank 30sec (on each side) Repeat 3 times    ...  This workout is completely killer. I barely made it through but it will definitely keep your stamina up. For questions about exercises or anything else, pleaseemail me or leave a comment below (I love questions and comments!).  Don't forget tolike, pin with us, and follow. <3