Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Workout Smarter

You don't have to spend countless hours on an elliptical or bike to get fit... What you need to do is push yourself harder for a shorter amount of time. You can get an amazing workout complete in 20 minutes, That's what I want you to do one day THIS WEEK!

Here's the plan... You can do it right from home, at a park or a gym.

For cardio, do what you have access to: jog in pace, walk/run on the treadmill, use the stairs at home or a stairstepper, jump rope, jumping jacks.... Ok, I think you get the picture ;-)

For resistance... modify to your own ability. Push yourself, don't hurt yourself.

After completing this workout, let us all know how you did... or send me a sweaty pic after you completed the workout. With your permission, I'll post it ;-)

20 MINUTE INTENSE WORKOUT CHALLENGE

CARDIO:
0-3 minutes: moderate pace
3-4 minutes: high intensity
4-4:30 minutes: moderate pace
4:30-5:00 minutes: highest intensity
5:00-5:30 minutes: moderate
5:30-6:00 minutes: highest intensity
6:00-7:00 mintutes: moderate pace

RESISTANCE:
7:00-8:00 minutes: lunges of any style
8:00-9:00 minutes: crunches of any style
9:00-10:00 minutes: squats of any style

CARDIO:
10:00-11 minutes: moderate pace
11:00-12:00 minutes: high intensity
12:00-13:00 minutes: moderate pace

RESISTANCE:
13:00-14:00 minutes: push ups of any style
14:00-15:00 minutes: plank hold
15:00-16:00 minutes: lunges or squats
16:00-17:00 minutes: wall sit

CARDIO:
17:00-18:00 minutes: moderate pace
18:00-19:00 minutes: high intensity
19:00-20:00 minutes: slow pace


2 comments:

  1. This one is definitely intense, but it goes by SO fast!

    I made my husband do the workout with me. During the 19th minute he looked at me & said "you're really sweaty" (he's such a charmer), so needless to say this was a great workout! :)

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    1. Yay! I'm happy that you liked it ;-) 20 minute workouts are great! You can really push it, when you know you only have to do it for 20 minutes ;-) Nive work to you & John ;-)

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