Need workout motivation? Ask your partner.

Although today was a great day with my son, by the time my husband got home from work (after his run), I really didn't feel like exercising. Know the feeling? So I asked FitDad for some inspiration and he suggested the following treadmill workout. Total workout time = 30 minutes.

• 2 1/2 minutes warm-up

• 2 1/2 minutes @ very brisk walk and moderate incline
• 2 1/2 minutes @ brisk walk/strides and steep incline
• Repeat 3x total + 2 1/2 minutes @ very brisk walk and moderate incline = 20 minutes  

• 2 minute cool-down (My heart rate was very high after the intensity of the workout, so I needed a cool-down tonight.)

Resistance band exercises to muscle failure (As in, I cannot possibly do one more. Even if you offered me extra hours of sleep.) One set each:

• Chest press
• Overhead triceps extensions
• Overhead shoulder press 

Another balance exercise: stand on one foot and balance with your eyes closed. I made it to 30 seconds on each side. 

Stretch.

Thank FitDad for being the kind of husband that motivates his wife and supports her well-being. xo*smooch*xo