Holiday FOOD BURN Leg workout

Okay, so I'm just going to admit it here: my favorite part of holidays is FOOD. Alright and maybe family...but really have you seen the holiday desserts on pinterest???

This Christmas season has been insane! I finished finals December 13th and went full speed ahead with working on my internship hours for graduation. As much as I love working out, the last thing I want to do after a long day on my feet at the vet clinic is go to the gym when I could spend the evening with my cute husband. BUT, I have been at least doing thirty minutes of cardio a day...not my favorite. This being the case, weekends mean GREAT weight lifting sessions and serious calorie burns so I can enjoy fun family parties guilt free :).

Tonight is my husbands family Christmas party and I had all day to myself so I got in a great leg workout which I will share now..

Warm Up: 10 minutes cardio of choice followed by light stretching (elliptical, running, incline walking, etc.)

Superset 1
Leg Press 4 sets x 15-20 reps
Standing Calf Raises 4 sets x 30 reps (alternating between heels in and heels neutral)

Superset 2
Good Mornings 4x20 (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/good-morning)
Bounce Bounce Squat 4x10-12
--> Prepare for serious burn. I owe thanks to the Jamie Eason's Livefit Trainer for showing me this move!
(It is two jumps in place and then open up into a plie squat that is one repetition, immediately go into the next repetition.)

Superset 3
Leg Extension 3x15 ( http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/leg-extensions)
Walking Lunges 3x30

Superset 4
Straight Leg Deadlifts 4x15 (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/stiff-legged-barbell-deadlift)
Narrow Bodyweight Squats 4x30

Superset 5
One-leg Deadlifts w/ Kettlebell 3x15 per leg (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/kettlebell-one-legged-deadlift)
Jump Squats 3x12

Superset 6
Glute Bridge 3x30     (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/butt-lift-bridge)
Glute Kickbacks 3x12 per leg (http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/glute-kickback)

Finish with: 10 minutes cardio of choice followed by stretching.
My glutes were on FIRE! It was great. :).

Though I do believe in moderation, it is CHRISTMAS time and I will be taste testing lots of good treats tonight!

*Bodybuilding.com is an excellent resource!