Pool Banded 30 minute Workout

Pool days are some of the best summer days!  We all want to soak up every moment, but we still have to stick to some sort of routine to maintain our progress or continue working towards our goals.  So here is a quick and easy way to have your pool day and workout too!

Workout in the pool! Find a resistance band, put on your favorite bikini and let's get to work!

30 Minute Pool Workout

Circuit 1

Exercise 1 - Tick Tock with UpRight Row

Step on a resistance band with both feet. Cross the handle in front of you and place them on your hips. Then lift one leg out to the side engaging your glutes, then place it back down. Then lift the other leg. Go back and forth like a ticking clock for 60 seconds.

Exercise 2 - Squats to Overhead Press

Step on a resistance band with both feet. Bring the band up to your shoulders Then squat and as you come to standing press the band overhead.  Return to the squatting position with hand at shoulder level and repeat for 60 seconds

Rest 60 seconds and repeat 5 times.

Circuit 2

Exercise 1 - Chest Press

Place the band under one foot.  Step forward with the opposite foot. Bring your hands with the handles of the band up to your shoulders. Then press the handles forward using your chest, shoulders and arms. Return arms to starting position and repeat for 60 seconds.

Exercise 2 - Banded side walk with bicep curl 

Step on a resistance band with both feet. Cross the handle in front of you.  Starting with your feet shoulder width apart, step out to the right and then bring your left foot in, back to shoulder width apart.  As you step out curl your arms up and as you step together curl them down.  Step to one side for 30 seconds and then the other side for 30 seconds,

Rest 60 seconds and repeat the circuit 5 times.

Now go make yourself a BCAA slushie and relax by the pool!