• Home
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Contact

Nutrition Nut on the Run

  • Recipes
  • Workouts
  • Running
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Beauty
  • Shop My Favorites
    • Shop Beautycounter
    • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

The Boyfriend Workout

August 7, 2013 by Hillary 20 Comments

My weighted workouts seem to be fewer and farther between lately; but, yesterday, I wanted to pick up my bells and get in a good sweat. I enjoy being creative with my home workouts, but I was lacking motivation and inspiration, so I called on the boy… the boyfriend. 

<insert short story>

The boy and I met at my college rec center way back when. The days when I used to run a few too many laps around the indoor track as he was training clients. The days when I put more effort into dressing for the gym than I did for the majority of my day.

This was the boy that taught my first kettlebell class… where I found myself with sore muscles three weeks there after. We had our share of workout dates — slamming sandbags together, looking silly doing spiderman push-ups, bruising ourselves with box jumps, all the while listening to “ghetto” rap music. Studying exercise physiology and working as a personal trainer for four plus years, the boy has taught me a thing or two about exercise. 

So… he texted me a workout yesterday afternoon (per my polite request), knowing which equipment I have on hand. 

I made a few changes, naturally. (This is typical of our workouts together.) I suppose I should call it the “boyfriend-inspired” workout; nevertheless, it kicked my butt. Good job, P! 

Boyfriend workout

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 dumbbell — I used 10lb.
  • 1 kettlebell — I used 25lb.

Exercises:

  • inchworm: stand with your feet hip-width apart; bend over and touch the floor in front of your feet with both hands. keeping your legs straight and core tight, walk your hands forward to a push-up position, without letting your hips drop. pause, then slowly walk your hands towards your feet. 
  • single-arm high pull
  • single-arm swing

Notes:

  • up/down planks: switch arms after the 5th rep
  • russian twists: 1 rep = right and left 
  • workout time: approx. 30-35 minutes  

IMG 0168

* * *

Those with significant others, do you enjoying exercising together? 

Related Posts

  • Pilates Core Workout
  • Tone It Up Tabata Workout
  • 600 Rep Workout
  • Cycle & Strength Workout
  • Tree Trimming Tabata Workout

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: Kettlebell Workout, The Boyfriend Workout, Workout Wednesday

« Milkshake Me
Currently {August 2013} »

SUBSCRIBE

Get the Nutrition Nut Newsletter delivered to your email inbox.

Comments

  1. Sarah (Shh...Fit Happens) says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Oh I love this post, such a cute story! :) And I love inchworms, great exercise! And great workout, pinning it!

    Reply
  2. Alyssa @ Road to RD says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Aww what a cute story! Looks like he gave you a great workout. That’s awesome that the two of you are workout buddies! My boyfriend prefers sports, and I prefer the gym. Occasionally we’ll play tennis together, but I’m pretty bad at it!

    Reply
  3. Elma says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Nice workout! I’ll do it tomorrow, as I haven’t planed my workouts for this week…this is just what I needed! Thnx for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Lauren says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I love the fact you two met at a rec center! I always say I would love to meet a guy who is just as into exercising and eating healthy as I was so I wouldn’t feel like a complete freak. Also, since I’ve had disordered eating struggles, a PT boyfriend would probably benefit me A LOT.

    Reply
  5. Taylor says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Love the story!! My boyfriend and I exercise all the time together, even though he’s way faster than me (and an Ironman). We did all of our long runs together during training for the SF Marathon.

    Reply
  6. brooke lyn says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:41 am

    i love working out with the boy, that is a friend, because he makes me do workouts that i might usually say no to! he also got me to do pull-ups, so now i feel pretty BA haha. loving this workout!

    Reply
  7. Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I always push myself harder when I workout with my boyfriend. We are both really competitive and we push each other.

    Reply
  8. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Aww, you two are so cute together! I love that you workout together, too; it’s fun to share that motivation with your significant other.
    I have a really hard time getting Brandon to workout with me. He was in such great shape when we first met and over the years, he has stopped working out all together. It’s a work in progress though! :)

    Reply
  9. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    That looks like an awesome workout! I absolutely love working out with my boyfriend. :) We usually go to the gym together and hike, play tennis, etc. at least once a week!

    Reply
  10. cassie frantz says

    August 7, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Thanks, Hill. I always love peaking at what you’re up to since you’re so far away! I took my boyfriend, Phoxx, to his first yoga class ever…and it was a hot 90 min vinyasa class. He found himself giggling several times and “psssting” at me to look over at his bendy efforts. I try to go to this class every day during the week. It was a blast to see his joy and share in something I enjoy doing often solo.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 7, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks for commenting, Cassie :) I could certainly use more yoga in my life. Hot vinyasa is no joke!

      Reply
  11. C. says

    August 7, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    This looks great! I haven’t gotten into kettlebells yet… I should probably try using them! My husband and I run occasionally together, but should do it more. We do enjoy hiking and going on long bike rides :)

    Reply
  12. Brittany says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I think I need to get a kettlebell to try this workout! I love to workout with my bf and hoping it’ll happen a lot more once we’re not 6+ hours apart.

    Reply
  13. Meghan says

    August 8, 2013 at 5:46 am

    How did you get the cute filter around the photo of you and your beau? :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:48 am

      Good question. I edited it a while back – perhaps even with an app on my iPhone – but PicMonkey.com probably has something similar.

      Reply
  14. Jillian D. says

    August 8, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Did this workout this morning at the gym – loved it! It was definitely deceptively hard and it was my first time doing high pulls with a kettlebell. Afterwards, a lady in the locker room said I’m always such an inspiration when I’m doing my workouts.

    Thanks for the sweat sesh – looking forward to the next one!! :)

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:51 am

      What an awesome, positive way to start the day! :)

      Reply
  15. Anne says

    August 8, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Aw I love your cute story! Great sounding workout, too. Working out with a significant other is always more fun than alone!

    Reply
  16. Heather Murphy says

    August 8, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    This looks like a great workout! I have never been able to exercise with my significant other. Even now being married, I don’t like it — unless it is something ‘outdoorsy’ like mountain biking or hiking!

    Reply
  17. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    September 18, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Aww, cute post & picture!
    My husband and I do lots of runs and hikes together, but we don’t lift together. He has a gym membership and I just lift dumbbells at home.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search by Topic

Instagram

“Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. “Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. George Papanicolaou

It’s no secret that I suffer from chronic anxiety and panic attacks. Or at least I don’t intend it to be. Because while there can be a lot of shame and embarrassment around both of these, I know I’m not alone in my experiences. While I’ve leaned toward the more anxious side most of life, my bothersome anxiety has steadily increased since my mid-twenties - some periods being worse than others. 

It’s not a complete surprise that my mental health has taken a dip during my first full gloomy Seattle winter — in the height of a pandemic. 

Here are some ways I have been nurturing my body & mind as I work with a team of practitioners to work on understanding the **root causes** of my panic, and to live with more ease. 

» no coffee (not even decaf)

» meditating regularly - I’m using @insighttimer 

» gentle movement

» weekly therapy sessions

» attempting cold showers (this is hard for me!): if you’re interested, you can research how this impacts the nervous system

» working with a naturopathic doctor to focus on gut + hormone health

» trying a new Rx - a decision that took years of consideration

» lastly, opening myself up to vulnerable conversations/sharing my story and my experiences in efforts to reduce any shame and connect with others 

I am not my anxiety. 

[image: a photo I snapped to send to my mom of my naturally red palm holding my Rx on the first day I took it]
This rare blue sky day in February is having me da This rare blue sky day in February is having me day dreaming about long, light-filled summer days... they’ll be here soon. 

#pikeplacemarket #seattlewashington
Leavenworth, WA • Where To Eat🍴 I was expect Leavenworth, WA • Where To Eat🍴

I was expecting all things beer, brats and pretzels in Leavenworth (not really my jam) 🍺🥨🧀, and while there’s plenty of it, I was delighted to find plenty of delicious eats for my “foodie” taste. 

We went to all of these 3 places more than once during our quick stay - highly recommend! 

☕️ @argonautespressobar: Located at one end of Front Street, this adorable coffee bar has delicious espresso drinks, breakfast items, and the best view! 

🥐 @tumwaterbakery: Incredible pastries, avocado toast on artisanal bread that’s a feast for your eyes... and I’m eager to go back and try their wood-fired pizza! 

🍜 @yodelinbroth: Literally some of the best food I’ve had (ever!), and that’s saying a lot. I had the Yodelin soup with housemade wild PNW halibut bone coconut curry broth, udon noodles, heaps of veggies and wild salmon - it was nourishing to my core as we ate it outside in 30 degree weather. I even bought some of the broth to recreate this meal at home, yum! 

#nutritionnuteats #leavenworthwa
winter wonderland getaway ✔️ We had snow much winter wonderland getaway ✔️

We had snow much fun exploring the picturesque Bavarian town of Leavenworth, WA for a much-needed mid-week getaway to the mountains. 🏔

We stayed in a cozy little cabin @logecamps right on the Wenatchee River (one day I’ll be back to stay at the stunning @phleavenworth), played in Enchantment Park, took a drive to Lake Wenatchee, and discovered some of the best food downtown (I’m saving my food recs for another post).

Nestled between the snow-capped Cascade Mountains with the river running through town, it’s quite magical in the middle of winter. ❄️ I’m already dreaming of heading back for some summer adventures!
I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in Florida for two years.

#takemetothemountains #snowday
dog [noun] companion, loyal comforter, playmate, f dog [noun] companion, loyal comforter, playmate, forgiving, loving, energetic, protective, best friend.
Follow on Instagram

10% off Primally Pure

My Favorite Collagen Peptides

Recent Posts

  • A Few of My Favorite Things: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
  • Six Months in Seattle
  • My Amazon Favorites
  • Farewell Florida
  • 10 Years + A Life Update!
  • An Inside Look at My Health Using InsideTracker

Connect with Me

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Keep in Touch

Get the Nutrition Nut Newsletter delivered to your email inbox.

Follow
Privacy Policy & Disclaimers

Copyright © 2021 Design by Deluxe Designs