Thanks to Craig Ballantyne I have found two new uses for my Gymboss Interval Timer:
1. 5-Minute Bodyweight Squats
Here you will do as many bodyweight squats as you possibly can in 5 minutes. Feel free to break this up into however many sets and reps you need. For example, you can do sets of 10 reps, 20 reps, or simply until you cannot go anymore. Then take a rest and repeat.
Each week try to do more squats in the same amount of time. This may sound easy, but trust me; it can be as difficult as you make it!
2. Short Burst Squats
Do as many bodyweight squats as you can for 20 seconds and then hold the bottom position for 10 seconds, then repeat your squats for 20 seconds, and then hold at the bottom for 10 etc. Repeat these intervals for 8 rounds.
So, next time you think you don't have time for a workout ... think again. Give these a try and let me know how you do!
2010 is right around the corner. Make it your best year ever!
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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8 Responses to "Interval Training Challenge"I've done them...they suck...especially when they're part of CB's Tabata Circuit. I remember doing 5 circuits of 4 each (BW Squats, pushups, Mountain Climbers and Burpees for 20 seconds on/10 seconds off). 10 minutes of butt-kicking!!!
ps. I'm getting a gymboss for xmas, I'll send my wife your link.
later
mikez
Thanks Mike!!
Tabata's are just B-R-U-T-A-L.
Let me know what you think of the Gymboss once you have a chance to use it!!! I LOVE to hear readers reviews once they have a chance to play around with it :)
Oh, Fred is putting together a little challenge ..... stay tuned!
Oh no, not that, another Fred Challenge? Last time sir Fred came up with a challenge, he had me doing the Stair Stepper. Important note regarding me and the Stepper: I wear a size 13 shoe, meaning my toes hit the next step unless I do a duck walk.
The Cardio Queen at my gym asked if I had a circuit which would make her "feel it" in her core. That's my task for this week. If it turns out well, I'll pass it out to the rest of the class.
Hmmmmmm, you know, I've been working on some Aadvanced core routines. Would love some outside feedback on this one:
Catapult Fitness NO BULL Ab Circuit:
Complete each exercise with no rest; rest 1 minute; complete next set. Complete a total of 3 to 4 sets.
1) Plank – 1 to 2 minutes
2) Overhead walk – One dumbbell in each hand and lock them out overhead. Take a walk around the gym for 30 seconds – 1 minute
3) Mountain Climbers – As many as you can do in 30 seconds
4)Side Plank – 30 seconds – 1 minute each side
5) Dumbbell Turkish Getup – 8 reps
6)Stability Ball Rollout – 8 reps
Thanks for posting this one. I'll let my wife too try this training of yours. And hey, I really enjoyed reading your blog.
Thanks so much Bryan .... let me know how she likes it!!!
well, my workout guinea pigs have deemed my first draft of the core workout too easy. I need to dig down and get M-E-A-N. Stay tuned :)
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