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Circuit Training Workouts

Circuit Training Workouts

by | Jul 21, 2014 | Blog, Workouts

Circuit training is all the rage, and while it shouldn’t be the only style of workout design you use, it can be a good one to include in your program.

Circuit training workouts are workouts where you complete different exercises back to back. Some can be super intense where you take little to no rest before moving on to the next exercise while others can be a bit less aerobic and allow you to rest 30 seconds or so before moving on to the next exercise.

You can do the exercises in circuit routines for time or for a set amount of reps. The exercises can be cardio in nature or more strength oriented.

You can alternate hemispheres (upper body then lower body) or you can blast one hemisphere with the circuit.

Below are two different Circuit Training Workouts that we love.

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Build Up Your Endurance

Build Up Your Endurance

by | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Workouts

When training for a race, you have to log the miles.

However, if there are days when you can’t get outside to do your runs or rides, you can still train and improve your endurance inside the gym

And that doesn’t mean you have to spend 30 minutes to an hour doing steady-state cardio on some boring piece of cardio equipment.

Below is one of the endurance workouts we love to do. It is a challenging workout that will improve your endurance while changing up the exercise you do every minute.

If you aren’t training for a race or endurance sport, it is still a great way to build up up your endurance.

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Playground Workouts – Channel Your Inner Child!

Playground Workouts – Channel Your Inner Child!

by | May 25, 2014 | Blog, Exercises, Workouts

You are most likely to stick with a workout routine you enjoy. If working out is a chore, then you will use any excuse you can to get out of doing it.

However, if you enjoy working out, you are going to make sure to include it in your day EVEN if you are completely stressed out.

And what is more fun than playing around on a playground outside!?!

A great workout doesn’t have to involve a barbell or even kettlebells or weights.

A great workout CAN feel like play.

Below is a great video with tons of great exercises to try out on the playground. Also, check out some of my favorite Playground Workouts!

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Quick Suspension Trainer Workout

Quick Suspension Trainer Workout

by | Apr 16, 2014 | Blog, Suspension Trainer, Workouts

One piece of equipment and 30 minutes. That is all you need to get in a great full-body workout at home.

Below is a Quick 30-Minute Suspension Trainer Workout to blast your entire body. Whether you have a TRX or a Jungle Gym XT, this is an quick workout you can do anywhere.

How many rounds can you complete in 30 minutes?

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A 20-Minute Full-Body Isometric Workout

A 20-Minute Full-Body Isometric Workout

by | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Workouts

Isometric workouts are great for recovery and to prevent (or even rehab) injuries. They are also great to improve your balance, coordination and mind-body connection.

Runner’s need to do them. Cyclist need to do them. Lifters, people with a desk job, athletes and older adults ALL NEED TO DO THEM.

And the best part is, Isometric Workouts don’t require any warm up. Shoot…Isometric exercises can even be a great warm up for a strength workout!

Below is a quick 20-minute Full-Body Isometric Workout.

The workout below will help activate your glutes, strengthen your core, improve your posture, reduce your neck, shoulder, low back and hip pain and strengthen your upper body.

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Bodyweight Workout: 25-Minute Interval Workout

Bodyweight Workout: 25-Minute Interval Workout

by | Feb 10, 2014 | Blog, Bodyweight, Workouts

Short on time? Traveling? Need a home workout because you can’t make it to the gym?

No problem! All you need is your own bodyweight to get in a killer interval training session!

Bodyweight workouts can be a great way to burn fat, build strength and improve your conditioning even when you can’t make it to the gym.

So when you need an efficient workout you can do anywhere, this 25-minute bodyweight interval workout has you covered!

Even if it isn’t the workout you had planned, SOMETHING is always better than nothing!

These 30 second on, 30 second off intervals are perfect whether you are just getting back into training or really want to max out with some tough moves!

While it is tempting to always eliminate rest from our workouts, using rest strategically can allow us to go harder during those intervals of work!

So when you need something quick, this workout is a perfect option! No equipment needed and you’ll get the blood pumping and sweat flying!

The 25-Minute Bodyweight Interval Workout

To do this workout, you can follow along with the video below. If you want to do it on your own, set a timer for 30 seconds of work, 30 seconds of rest to transition from exercise to exercise. Complete 5 rounds through the circuit below.

CIRCUIT:
30 seconds Bulldog Squat Jumps
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds T Push Ups
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Squat to Lunge
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Single Arm Plank Jacks
30 seconds Rest
30 seconds Rotational Row Sit Up
30 seconds Rest

For other killer interval workout options, check out these 5 Bodyweight Moves For A Full-Body Cardio Workout!