Pull it
Let’s “Pull it” today with these pulling exercises… Warm up: 800 meter run (2 laps around track) 2 sets of 25 push ups Workout: - strict pull ups - dead lifts; Men 185 lbs, Women 65 – 115 lbs - seated cable rows; Men 150 lbs, Women 60 – 90 lbs - lying pull overs; Men 75 lbs, Women 40 dumb bell - sumo dead lift... Read More »
Track Star
We are starting this week off with a bang! On Mondays, I like to push my workouts to the limit and get in good cardio. I admit, sometimes running and sprints are not that enjoyable, but push through this workout today and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when finished. Allyson Felix at the Beijing Olympics Warm up: jog 800 meters (2 laps) Workout: -... Read More »
Power Up
Power it up with his upper body workout routine using body weight, bar and kettlebells. Warm up: 10 minutes of cardio (your choice) or Row 1k. Workout: - 10 Hang power cleans: Men 115 lbs, Women 45-75 lbs - 10 Pull ups (use leg band if needed) - 10 Diamond push ups or Body weight bench press - 10 Kettle bell swings; 1.5 pood for men 1/2 pood for women -... Read More »
Back it Up
Back it up with this workout today focusing on strengthening the back… Warm up: Elliptical for 20 minutes, 2 sets of 1 minute planks Workout: - pull ups 10 reps; beginner’s use a band or spotter - dead lifts 10 reps; advance = your body weight, beginners = 1/2 your body weight - continue for 20 minutes nonstop as many rounds as possible!... Read More »
Don’t let this be you!
Today, maximize this upper body workout incorporating core strength. Yesterday I spent some time watching a few of my favorite teams play football. I get motivated to workout harder from watching competitive sports, and cant wait for my workout today! With the football season in full swing, don’t let this be you… Keep up your workouts! Warm... Read More »
Super Set: Chest & Back
Let’s super set with chest and back in this upper body workout routine that will leave you a strong and ripped body! Each new day is a new challenge. The challenges from yesterday are complete… The only easy day way yesterday. Face today’s challenges and conquer them! Super set me! Warm up: 10-15 minutes of elliptical machine Workout... Read More »
Push It Real Good
SALT-n-PEPPA Let’s focus today on the Push Press upper body exercise till failure. Short bursts of power will increase your heart rate and build strength in the upper body. Remember the 80’s hit song by Salt n Peppa “Push It” as you push till you can’t push no more in this workout! Warm up: 20 burpees, 20 jumping jacks, 20... Read More »
Upper Body Blast
This free workout routine will blast your upper body and leave your biceps and shoulders worked. Warm up : 40 push ups, 100 jumping jacks, 1 minute of Bear crawls, 15 pull ups (beginners modify or cut in half) Workout: Cycle 1: - Men (2) 25 lb Dumbbells, Women (2) 10 lb Dumbbells - standing arm curls 20 reps - Arnold presses 10 reps - run 400 meters Cycle... Read More »
Done in 20!
In today’s 20 minute workout, you have 20 minutes to get establish your target heart rate, cardio fitness, and muscular endurance… You will be done in 20! Warm up: 800 meter run (2 laps) 10 push ups, 10 crunches Workout: - 5 Body weight Bench press (beginners 65 lbs or higher) - 10 air squats - 5 pull ups (use leg band if needed) - 10 lunges -... Read More »
Back to School!
Yesterday on Facebook I posted this: “If your last excuse just got on the bus to school, today is the day to start that fitness program!” That’s right parents, it’s back to school and time to work out! Warm up: 5 minutes jump rope, 5 min row, and 1 min alligator walk (xtra weight optional) Workout: - 400 meeter run - 20 presses;... Read More »
