Summer Shape Up 2014 Week 2 Workout

Happy Week 2! Hope you’re all enjoying the Shape Up so far! By now, you should feel a little pep in your step and extra energy from the new routine. Keep up the amazing work, and keep the awesome check-ins rolling in (#summershapeup @fitnessista @fannetasticfood). 

Here’s what to expect for Week 2:

(As always, check with a doc before making any fitness changes. Shuffle the schedule to accommodate your unique needs and preferences and feel free to skip or modify any of the suggested exercises.)

ssu2014 week 2 schedule

 

 

Cardio:

15 minute steady state: maintain a quick pace for 15 minutes steady state. This can be any cardio of choice (Stairmill, running, walking, jump roping, rowing, elliptical…) but if you’re looking for an extra challenge, here’s the kicker: increase the incline 2% over what you’re used to. 

Steady state: take a cardio class, go for a run or long walk. Aim for 30-45 minutes. 

HIIT challenge: 20 minutes of 45 seconds HARD, 45 seconds easy. You can do this sprinting, or choose a variety of the following exercises: burpees (modify by stepping back into plank and stepping forward), jump squats (or fast squats), jump rope, high knees, mountain climbers, pushups (modify on knees or pushups with hands on a wall), side to side hops or jumping jacks (modify by doing one leg at a time)

Stretch, steady or yoga: take a yoga or Pilates class, enjoy a nice stretch or date with the foam roller

15 minute cardio: your choice (steady state, hills, HIIT or tempo). If you choose to do HIIT, try 30 seconds HARD, 30 seconds easy.

Here is the week 2 workout. Like last week, this is intended to be completed circuit-style with a max of 3 rounds through the circuit. Form cues and modifications are below; please let me know if you have any questions! Be sure to warm up for 5-7 minutes and follow with cardio either on your own or according to the schedule above. Cool down and stretch after each workout. Hope you love it!

This is the post where you’ll be entering this week’s giveaway! Leave a comment below with your workout (how you feel, what you did!) and I’ll pick the lucky winner next Sunday night (6/29). 

Courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute,

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one winner will receive the following prizes:

Fitness bag (in red)

Headbands (in white/black)

Water bottle (in Chili Red)

Jawbone Up (in red)

Week 2, we’re coming after you!

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1,034 Comments

  1. Molly@This Life Is Sparkling on June 26, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Yesterday I ran about 4-miles and did workout 2!

  2. Kari F on June 26, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Yay! Summer Shape Up! Today is Step class. This one is pretty fun, we use 2 steps!! Gotta pay attention and keep up in this class. :o)

  3. Jackie on June 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    T25 dynamic core workout and a 50 minute run in ridiculous heat!

  4. Hannah on June 26, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Doing yoga tonight – working on getting my flexibility back!

  5. Leah on June 26, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    20 minutes HIIT on treadmill & 2 rounds of workout 2. Feeling the burn!

  6. Abby on June 26, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Did you Total Body Barre Burner video today + 20 minutes of HIIT!

  7. Nikki on June 26, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Did some steady state walking and running on the treadmill today. My legs were so sore from workout 2!

  8. Tori on June 26, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    30 minute steady state walk!

  9. Cathy Wilson on June 26, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    I ran 3 miles and did some stretching. I was tired and sore so I took it easy.

  10. Heatherann on June 26, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I did a C25K workout and added an extra five minutes of incline before the cooldown, so 35 minutes total on the treadmill.

  11. Nora W on June 26, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    40 minute walk/run with lots of hills and stairs with the puppy! I live in San Francisco so hills are really inevitable ;). Now off to my 3rd cardio barre class. Looking forward to the burn!

  12. Caitriona on June 26, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I used the hotel gym in Portugal today! Got in a great sweat while on vacation!

  13. Megan on June 26, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I did the HIIT challenge followed by workout 2!

  14. Katie Hood on June 26, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I got in workout 2 (2 rounds) and 20 minutes of HIIT done tonight. Afterwards I went out for dinner with the hubs on a date. It was a great night!

  15. Jennifer on June 26, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Pilates workout today! Excited for some steady state tomorrow 🙂

  16. Amy on June 26, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    7 miles outside-thanks to the thunderstorms for cooling things down!

  17. Justine on June 26, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Evening 1hr Physique and Sculpt class at Destination Fit focusing on back and core. It was a doozie! I will be feeling that tomorrow;)

  18. Shellie on June 26, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Intervals on the treadmill and barre3.

  19. Brianna K. @ Hungy Gator Gal on June 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Today’s workout was quite the mash-up. I did a cardio tabata workout plus the following 15-minute Nike Training Club workouts: Vinyasa Rush, Alpha Abs and Shoulder Shaper. A well-rounded sweat session if you ask me!

  20. Bethany on June 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    3 rounds of workout 2 + 20 min HIIT challenge after work. Booty = kicked.

  21. Michele Y on June 26, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    40 minute walk, gentle stretching, and a few yoga poses to loosen things up a bit. Feel good 🙂

  22. Amy Ramos on June 26, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Did HIIT for 20 minutes.

  23. Eileen Thomas on June 26, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I fully enjoyed an off day!

  24. Courtney on June 26, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Did some walking today but didn’t get to workout two due to work.

  25. Kelster on June 26, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Completely forgot that today was rest day. I just did 2 rounds of workout 2 and am going to do some core work next. Guess tomorrow I will do HIIT.
    Really excited that I managed to do 9 pushups to side planks in a row though! Plus, I did all 15 TELE abs without taking a break.

  26. Ashley V on June 26, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    I took an unplanned rest day today. I always work out early in the morning before work (5:15 am or so), and I just couldn’t do it. Rest days make me feel guilty which is an issue I’m trying to get over!

  27. Michelle W on June 26, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    A run and a barre class today! Sooo humid here in GA!

  28. shaina on June 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    woohoo for a rest day! 🙂

  29. Joci S on June 26, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    Because I took an unexpected rest day earlier this week, I took a Tabata class tonight along with an ab workout!!

  30. KA on June 26, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Thank goodness it is a rest day! I need it after this week!

  31. Kate on June 26, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Today I ran 3 miles and did three rounds of workout 2.

  32. Priya on June 26, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    with last weekend and wo2 yesterdya, my legs are sore! squeezed in a really QUICK but super sweaty 10 minute HIIT run today after work/before the neighborhood party (830pm!) reallly glad i did! but feeling great 🙂

  33. Lindsey on June 26, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I did the workout today and wow I thought I was in WAY better shape than I am! I did 3 miles on the elliptical first and was already sweating but man, this kicked my butt. I was only able to complete it once before my baby’s nap time was over so I hope to do it again in a few days. Love it!

  34. Chaitali Pattanayak on June 26, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    Squats and lunges for half hour . My legs are killing me now

  35. Jessica on June 27, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Checking in for my rest day + walk + yoga quicky. Planning to tackle week 2 workout tomorrow morning!

  36. Liz on June 27, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I did yoga today

  37. Melodie on June 27, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Today was a 4 mile walk with 3 little boys in tow. Two on bikes and 1 in a stroller. My husband has been out of town this week for his work so working out has been a challenge. But it was nice to be out moving this morning even if it was just a simple walk.

  38. Danielle on June 27, 2014 at 1:01 am

    7 mile run tonight!

  39. Kristen on June 27, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Rest day !

  40. brenda a on June 27, 2014 at 1:55 am

    I was having a rest day yesterday, ran a 5k today. Yikes I’m sore.

  41. Jen on June 27, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Bodypump this morning!

  42. RachelG on June 27, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Just got in my final Week 2 SSU workout! LOVED it! 🙂

  43. Angie N on June 27, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Another workout on the elliptical! Love these!

  44. Sydney on June 27, 2014 at 7:07 am

    DO 3 round of this workout! The 3rd round was really the kicker for me! I wasn’t sore after 2 but I’m dying after 3 (in the best way possible!!!!)

    Hurts so good!

  45. Jillian on June 27, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Today was Decelerator from P90X3.

  46. Carly on June 27, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Rest Day!

  47. Brynn on June 27, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Today I started with a three mile walk with the pup followed by the week 2 circuit!

  48. Kari on June 27, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I’ve been loving this challenge, I’ve incorporated some of my fave workout classes (Turbo this AM), but have been loving the circuit- makes me feel STRONG!

  49. Becca on June 27, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Yesterday was a rest day.

  50. Becca on June 27, 2014 at 8:02 am

    Today was 3 rounds of Wkout 2, and I’ll do the cardio tonight with the dogs. So sweaty right now!

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