A family that works out together.. is a family that sticks together!

MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!

I woke up at about 8:06 this morning after my dad came in my room, which ultimately woke me up! After being pissed for about five minutes, upon being a woken, I decide that this would be a great opportunity for an early morning outdoor workout. I ran to wake up my sister and mom to see if they'd like to work out with me, then downstairs to also ask my dad. They all agree, and after a bit of time with my mom cause she was pretty tired.

We rode out bikes to an open area near Lincoln Park Zoo, which was just a fifteen minute ride up the road. We began by stretching, and then we started our workout.

Day 4:

• 3 sets of butt kicks - 45 sec set, 30 rest, 30 sec set, 30 rest, 15 sec set (HARD)
• 3 sets of Mountain climbers -  45 sec set, 30 rest, 30 sec set, 30 rest, 15 sec set (HARD)
• 55 or more Jumping Jacks
• Sprints - continuous running between two points on the lawn for 3 sets. (I think three is a good number.)
• "See the ball, Be the Dog" - This was a fun game I made up in which we each partner. Our partner would through a tennis ball as high, far and hard as you could throw it. The opposing partner would then run after the ball, run back and throw it for their partner. Each game we played had three throws per person so 6 throws total. I won the two games we played! :D
• 3 sets of crunches - 45 sec set, 30 rest, 30 sec set, 30 rest, 15 sec set (HARD)
• 3 sets of running in pace - 45 sec set, 30 rest, 30 sec set, 30 rest, 15 sec set (HARD)

Then a bike ride back. It was pretty brutal if I do say soo myself. And im not only saying that because I led the workouts. My dad and I were both soaking wet upon our arrival home, and both my sister and mom reported to have been a "bit sore." Which makes me happy.

If there is one thing I suggest, it would be workout with your family. They are a good source of support, and you can also support and encourage them without them feeling too pressured. My dad loved it soo much he wanted to do it again tomorrow. Idk about that, I think I plan to sleep in and take my WELL DESERVED, once a week workout break. Haha.