Showing posts with label circuit training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label circuit training. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Bodyweight Exercises for Fat Loss and Bootcamps

Hi Everyone

It's Monday..

So yesterday I had a Full day of fitness, from the minute I woke up till the 2 hours of Salsa I ended the night with..

Details of the workout and video of some of the dancefloor move are on the facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/South-Fl-Fitness-Bootcamp/170388319657852

Now I quick post from Craig B here:

Couple of years ago, in response to reader demands, I put together
a little workout called Bodyweight Cardio.

It was a hit, and last spring I created an even better version
called "Bodyweight Cardio 3".

And within that program, the most popular was Workout B, where you
do 5 circuits of 5 exercises, spending 1 minute on each exercise.
I want to give you the first 3 rounds today. Here we go:

Round #1
- Jumping Jacks
- Bodyweight Squats
- T-Pushups (alternate sides)
- Repeated Vertical Jumps
- Prisoner Lunges

Round #2
- Pushup
- Prisoner Squat
- Squat Thrust
- Duck Under
- Burpee

Round #3
- Seal Jump
- Spiderman Climb
- Get Up
- Side-Step
- Run in Place

Again, this was one of my most popular programs of 2010, and if you
want Rounds 4 & 5, plus workouts A, C, and D from that program, AND
more at home bodyweight workouts, you can get them all for only $19.95:

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More at-home workouts on the way

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Have a great week

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Is your friend an expert?

Hi Everyone,



Let me first Say a Big TGIF!



Now have you ever had a friend or family member give you health and fitness advice? Well in the 15 years I have been a fitness coach I have heard alot of things. What I find funny is how high people place the opinion of what their friends and family think.



The first time I do a consultation with a client I ask a lot of questions, and the things I hear are pretty across the board. But the advice source is what I laugh at. Listen to this:



"My mom says I shouldn't eat after 6pm"

"My friend Betsy says I should take these pills to lose weight"

"My sister told me she know a friend who only eats apples and only drinks water and lost weight"

"My friend Becky says women that lift weight will get bulky"

"Protein shakes make you fat"

"My brother told me if I do 1,000 sit ups a day I will tone my tummy"



ALL NONSENSE...or a Deadly mistake, you have a friend or family member that's looks pretty good, and they say "Eat 4 raw eggs in the morning, take 2 scoops of my Super Shake, and only eat red onions for dinner" and you DO IT because they look good.



Where is your uncommon sense? Before you get all crazy..I'm not claiming to know Everything..yes I have a degree, and yes I have multiple certifications, and yes I have been successfully coaching people Since 1995 but I am always learning too. But what I'm trying to say is do a little research, there are a ton of qualified fitness professionals out there..WHY ARE YOU TAKING ADVICE from your friend Betsy or your cousins' mom?



I didn;t make up the rules on how your body burn fat but I sure do understand them..so do yourself a favor get professional advice from a professional.



Yes..that's me..



or Don't a keep getting the results you've gotten



***Now Super Cool Friday Time




Today I also have 2 Cool gifts for you..

First I have a 30 minute workout for you



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The 30 minute workout



Warm-up: Mobility Drill

mobility drills take 5-7 minutes


























































Exercise
Ear Tuck
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Tilt your head to the side until full range of motion is reached. Think of touching your ear to your shoulder.
3. Keep your head straight and facing forward.
4. Alternate with the other side and return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Move gently to create length and increase joint lubrication.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Chin Tucks
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Tuck your chin down to your chest keeping your back flat until full range of motion is reached.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Move gently to create length and increase joint lubrication.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Neck Rotation
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Keeping your chin level rotate your neck to the side until full range of motion is met.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat to the othe side. Repeat for the desired repetitions.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Move gently to create length and increase joint lubrication.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Shoulder Roll
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Lift your shoulders up and roll them backwards and then down and forward.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Rotate shoulders in both directions.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Horizontal Arm Swing
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Holding your arms out to the side and straight bring them forward and cross over each other in one fluid motion.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Breathe in as you expand the arms and out as you close.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Vertical Arm Swing
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Keeping your arms straight bring them behind your body and then up and over your head in a circular motion.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.
4. You can also reverse direction and complete the movement swinging your arms in the opposite direction.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Rotate arms in both directions.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Forward Backward Leg Swing
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. You can stand on a small step or on the ground.
2. Keeping your upper body perpendicular to the ground swing one leg forward and backward.
3. Do not swing your leg so hard that you can not keep your upper body from moving.
4. Repeat for the recommended repetitions and repeat with the other side.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Lateral Leg Swings
1. Start by holding onto a secure object and raise your outside leg out to the side.
2. In a smooth and continuous motion swing your leg back and forth across the front of your body.
3. Swing through your full range of motion but keep your upper body stable throughout the movement.
4. Repeat for the recommended repetitions and then flip sides and repeat with the other leg.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Hip Rotation
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and standing tall.
2. Place your hands on your hips and rotate your hips in a circular motion.
3. Repeat for the desired repetitions and then switch and rotate your hips in the opposite direction.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
Stretch the hips out to the sides as much as possible and keep belly button tucked in as the hips go back then forward.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Carioca
1. Step to the left with your left leg and immediately bring your right leg over and in front of the left leg and place it onto the other side of your left leg.
3. Proceed to bring your left leg up and over so that you are standing parallel again.
4. Continuously pick your right leg up and bring it behind your left leg onto the other side.
5. Continue to repeat this alternating pattern for the desired distance.
6. Repeat as recommended.30 Minute Workout Mobility Tip:
This is similar to a grape vine so if you prefer to do that go ahead.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime



30 Minute Workout Plan

Workout: Fullbody Circuits

Start with 15-20 reps of each exercise moving from one to the next without minimal rest between exercises (by minimal we mean 2-3 seconds). After you complete one full circuit rest for 60 seconds then repeat.


The first 6 exercises are for beginners and intermediates. The last 6 are for intermediates to advanced. Choose your set of exercises according to your current fitness level and not what you think you should be able to do.





































































Exercise
Pushups from knees
1. Start by lying face down and placing your hands near your shoulders with your elbows pointing up.
2. Keeping your trunk straight press your hands into the floor so that your upper body and hips come up off the ground into a push up position.
3. Now you are in a modified push up position from your knees.
4. Bend your elbows so that your chest touches the ground and then repeat by returning to the top position.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Keep shoulders down and belly button draw in.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Bodyweight Squats
1. Start by placing feet shoulder width apart and holding your arms out in front of you.
2. Proceed to squat down like you are going to sit in a chair. Your upper body will lean forward slightly and your hips will shift backwards while going down.
3. Remember to keep your knees from going out in front of your toes while squatting.
4. Repeat according to your required repetitions. If you want to make the exercise more challenging hold your arms at your sides or behind your head.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Keep head up and shoulders back. No bending over at the waist or else.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Jumping Jacks
Start with your legs side by side and your arms by your side.
In one motion jump and spread your legs out to the side while your arms raise out and up over your head.
Land in this position and then return to the starting position and repeat.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Stay light on the feet.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Raise
1. Start by placing yourself on your hands and knees.
2. Slowly raise your opposite arm and opposite leg and extend them out away from the body.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other side.
4. Repeat for the required repetitions.
5. Always keep this movement slow and controlled.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Take arm out at an angle a bit, squeeze butt, and keep belly button draw in.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Lateral Kick with bar
1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold onto a stationary object with one hand.
2. Raise the opposite foot off the ground and kick laterally out to the side.
3. Keep the leg and foot elevated and repeat according to the prescribed repetitions.
4. Repeat with the other leg.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Hang on to chair or couch for support.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Bridge (Plank) on elbows
1. Start by lying face down on the ground. Place your elbows and forearms underneath your chest.
2. Prop yourself up to form a bridge using your toes and forearms.
3. Maintain a flat back and do not allow your hips to sag towards the ground.
4. Hold for the required time limit or until you can no longer maintain a flat bridge.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Draw belly button in and keep head and shoulders relaxed.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Standing Chest Press with Band
1. Start by securing the band at chest level behind you and standing with your feet together. To have a more stable stance you can bring one foot in front of the other in a staggered stance(lunge stance).
2. Hold the band with your hands at chest level and your elbows back.
3. Press the bands out away from your body until your arms are extended.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended repetitions.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Stagger the feet for better support and draw the belly button in to stabilize.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Squat with Fit Band
1. Start by stepping on the FitBand with both feet shoulder width apart.
2. Hold the FitBand at shoulder level with both hands. Start into a full squat while holding the band at shoulder height.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Keep head up, elbows high, and shoulders back. No bending over at the waist or else.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Jump Rope (side to side)
Start with the jump rope in each hand.
Jump off the ground and start swinging the jump rope under your feet.
Continue jumping up and down as you bring the jump rope under your feet.
When you are jumping and the rope is above your head swing your legs out to the side and return your feet together before the rope swings under your feet again.
Continue for the prescribed number of jumps or time.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Stay light on the feet.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

45 degree Lat Pulldown with bands
1) Secure door strap overhead at top of door.
2) Start position: Position hands overhead and shoulder width apart. Grasp handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and lean trunk forward in alignment with the angle of the tubing from the point of attachment.
3) Pull handles down to approximately ear level, making sure you lead with the elbows and squeeze the shoulder blades together at the end of the pulldown.
4) Return to start position.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Keep palms facing down or in, relax the head, squeeze butt, and keep belly button draw in.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Mini Band Ankle Walks
1. Start by placing a mini band around your ankles and standing with your feet parallel.
2. Keeping your hips level throughout the movement slide your left foot to the left about 6-12 inches or until the resistance is too great and then slide your right foot to a parallel stance again.
3. Repeat this movement for the desired reps or distance.
4. Repeat with the other leg.
5. Make sure you keep your hips level and do not hike your hip to left the lead leg. This will defeat the purpose of the exercise.
It does take some time to master the subtle lifting of the lead foot and abducting it out to the side. Start with a light band until you have mastered the technique. Your foot should only raise just enough to slide it to the side which is like 1/4in.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Stick butt out a bit to target glutes more. Keep head and shoulder up.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime

Belly Blaster
1. Start in a plank position with your elbows and forearms on the ground, your body parallel to the floor and up on your toes.
2. Make sure your belly button is drawn in toward your spine and raise your hips up into the air and hold for a 1 second count.
3. Return to the starting and repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.30 Minute Workout Week 1 Tip:
Draw belly button in and keep head and shoulders relaxed.












Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance
TempoTime





Cool Down: Yoga Stretches



























































Exercise
Gentle Sun Salutation
1. Stand up with toes together, heels apart. Inhale and sweep the arms up overhead. Exhale and fall forward, bend knees if you need to.
2. Place the hands on the floor, your ankles or shins. Inhale and look up, pulling your back up until it is flat. 3. Exhale and fall forward. Inhale and sweep the arms up as you come back to standing position. Exhale and take the arms down.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Bend from the hips and not from the waist. Keep the back slightly arched and not curved by pushing the glutes back. Bend knees a bit if necessary.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Pushup Bridge
1. Get on your knees and place hands on the ground.
2. Start position: Align hands at nipple line, place feet hip width apart on toes, and extend the arms to raise body up. Trunk and hips should be in a straight line.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Keep shoulders relaxed, shoulder blades squeezed together and abs contracted.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Hip Flexor Quad Stretch
1. Step out 1-2 feet with one foot.
2. Slowly push pelvis downward and forward until stretch is felt in front of back thigh.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Keep the abs slightly contracted and work on dropping the hip down while maintaining a line between the back heel and same side shoulder. Switch legs after 30 seconds. Be sure to keep front knee above heel and not toes.










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Resistance

Wide Leg Upward Dog
1. Begin by lying on the stomach on the floor. Place the hands behind the shoulders and bring the legs out to the side slightly wider than hip-width.
2. Relax the buttocks and the legs. Inhale and push evenly down through the hands and lift the chest up towards the sky, gently arching the spine. Roll the shoulders back and down and away from the ears, look up towards the sky.
3. Do not allow the lower back to collapse down towards the floor. Stay connected to the core musculature by pulling the navel in towards the spine and lifting the pelvic floor muscles.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Contract the abs and keep the shoulder blades down and in to protect the low back. If straightening the arms is too intense try going up half way with bent arms.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Downward Facing Dog
1. Place the feet hip width apart and toes facing forward. Place the hands shoulder width apart and spread the fingers. Keep the tailbone lifted towards the sky and gently push down through the heels. Open the upper back by rotating the shoulder blades away from one another.
2. Keep the shoulders away from the ears and press down firmly through all fingers and thumbs. Spread the fingers push down through index and thumbs. Place more weight onto the feet than the hands.
3. Pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles. Drop the ribcage down towards the spine. Lift the kneecaps up and contract the quadricep muscles.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Lengthen from the hips by squeezing the tops of the thighs and pushing the butt up towards the ceiling while pressing the heels down towards the floor.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Intermediate to advanced warrior 2
1. Turn the right toes facing forward and place the left foot at a 45 degree angle. Bend the right knee until it is at a right angle. Inhale reach your arms to the side and look over the right middle finger.
2. Be sure to keep the hips and shoulders facing forward. Do not allow the right knee to fall in towards the center. Keep the shoulders relaxed and the tailbone tucked under. Pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Sink the back inner thigh down towards the floor and maintain shoulder blades squeezed together.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Pigeon
1. Place the right knee forward and extend the left leg back. Make sure that the right toes are facing in on an angle and the left toes are pointed and facing down. Place the hands on either sides of the knee and shift the weight over to the left while lengthening the spine.
2. Square the hips and the shoulders. Move the right foot away from the groin working towards a 90-degree angle with the right calf. The right hip may or may not be connected the floor. The left hip is facing down towards the floor. If there is too much pressure in the knee, readjust the calf.
3. Only if you are incredibly flexible in the hip, start to work your chest down to the floor extending your arms out in front of you. Relax the head, neck, shoulders and face. Breathe into the hip and back body.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Keep the abs slightly contracted to protect the lower back and relax the shoulders as you lean forward.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Seated Intermediate Spinal Twist
1. Begin by sitting legs extended, bring the left leg over top of the right leg, foot flat on the floor and keep the right leg extended, lift the right toes up towards the sky, contract the right quadricep muscles.
2. Hug the right knee into the chest with the right arm and place the left hand behind the body. Look over the left shoulder and allow the breath to increase the stretch.
3. Maintain a straight spine, sitting bones rooted down towards the ground and crown working towards the sky.Fatloss yoga workout tip:










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Resistance

Intermediate triangle with block
1. Place the right toes facing forward and the left toes at a 45-degree angle. Keep both legs straight. Inhale reach your arms to the side exhale lower the right hand down and lift the left hand up, look up. Lift the right kneecap up, tuck the tailbone under, pull the navel towards the spine and lift the pelvic floor muscles.
2. Keep the weight light on the right hand and keep reaching the left arm up towards the sky opening the chest. Lift the left hip up towards the sky. Lift the right kneecap up to contract the quadricep muscles to protect the knee. Feel as though the shoulders, hips, legs and head were against a wall.
3. Push evenly down through all four corners of the feet to energize the pose. Feel the body extending in five different directions.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Keep the butt tucked under in a pelvic tilt and press through the heels to support the inner thighs and abs. If you are aligned your back should be flat like a wall.










Sets RepsWeight/
Resistance

Mudra Roll-up
1. Begin standing in a forward bend position feet are hip-width apart toes are facing forward head and arms are relaxed down towards the floor.
2. Bend the knees and interlock the fingers behind the body. Now straighten the legs and reach the arms away from the body slowly, roll the spine up vertebrae by vertebrae until you come back to the standing position.
3. Allow the head to be the last thing that comes up. Keep the palms pressing towards one and other and the shoulders rolled open and back.
4. Repeat this exercise 5 times breathing smoothly and slowly.Fatloss yoga workout tip:
Be sure to squeeze the shoulder blades down and in before you being to roll forward and bend from the hips.










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Resistance

Sunday, October 17, 2010

2 FREE Workouts Inside (and LAST Day for Free Meal Plan)

Hi Everyone..

I have 2 cool Free workouts below for you today..

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Bootcamp Workouts-Total Body bootcamp workout

Continue with 45 seconds of each of the next 3 exercises going from one to the next without rest. After one mini circuit rest 60 seconds then repeat two more times.
Continue with 5-8 turkish getups on each side. Rest 30 seconds then repeat.
Finish up with 5 uphill sprints. Run as fast as you can uphill for 30 seconds then walk back down and repeat for 5 total rounds.
Exercise
Sandbag Deadlift
1. Start by squatting down and grabbing the sandbag on each end.
2. Keeping your back flat proceed to stand up holding the sandbag on the ends.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.

Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
You can also use a dumbbell or medicine ball but be sure to squat down low and touch the weight to the floor every rep. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

8 Count Body Builders
Start in a standing position and bend your knees and place your hands on the ground.
Extend your legs back into a push up position.
Bring your knees back in towards chest and stand back up.
This should be a continuous motion and be fluid.


Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
Drop to the knees for the pushup if you're a beginner. Advanced add a small jump as you come up. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

Lebert Bar Pushups
1. Start by placing two equalizer bars upright a few feet away.
2. Place your hands on the top of one bar. Put your feet on top of the other bar.
3. Proceed to go into a pushup until you have reached full range of motion.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.

Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
You can also use the TRX or a stability ball with hands on a step or bench. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

Lebert Single Bar Supine Row
1. Start by placing one lebert bar on the ground.
2. Lie on your back and reach up and grab the bar. Keep your knees bent throughout exercise.
3. Proceed to pull yourself up towards the bars.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.

Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
You can use the trx or try resistance bands squats with rows instead. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

Sandbag Overhead Lunge
1. Start by holding a sandbag over your head with both arms extended.
2. Proceed to lunge forward until your knee is bent to about 90 degrees.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the suggested repetitions.
4. Repeat with the other leg.

Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
Use any weight but make sure you can maintain it overhead the entire time. Lunge deeper if you're advanced. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

Shouldering Turkish Getups
1. Start by placing a sandbag on your shoulder and lying on your back.
2. Proceed to sit up and position your legs and feet underneath you.
3. Stand up trying to use just your legs to a standing position.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the suggested repetitions.


Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
You can use a light dumbbell, sandbell, or kettlebell too. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time

Uphill Speed Runs
1. Start by choosing a hill that has an incline 1-3 degrees.
2. Sprint for the desired distance up the hill.
3. Repeat for the desired repetitions.

Total Body Bootcamp Workout Tips:
If you don't have hills in your area then try running up stairs or up and down on a bench or step. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance




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Bootcamp workout - bodyweight circuit workout


Perform each bodyweight exercise for 30-45 seconds going from one exercise to the next without resting.
After one complete circuit rest 60 seconds and repeat 2-3 more times.


Exercise
High Knee Drill
1. Stand at foot of agility ladder or just stand in place.
2. Drive knee up towards chest and place that foot in first square or back on the ground.
Drive other knee up and land in next square and so on down the ladder in a moderate to fast jog with minimal ground contact time.

Free Workouts Tips:
If you have knee issues you can just march in place or do side to side steps until you build endurance. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 45 seconds
2 45 seconds
3 45 seconds

Wall Pushups
1. Start by placing your hands on the wall at shoulder level with your feet approximately 2 feet away from the wall.
2. Bend your elbows so that your chest gets closer to the wall.
3. Once your elbows are bent to about 90 degrees then press back out to the starting position.
4. Repeat according to the required repetitions.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
This exercise is great for building upper body strength. When you start to get stronger try pushing off the wall for increased intensity. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 8
2 10
3 12

Bodyweight Reverse Lunge
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart.
2. Step back with one foot and bend your knees into a lunged position. Your back knee should come close to touching the ground and your front leg should be bent to about 90 degrees at the knee.
3. Maintain your upright posture throughout the movement.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat. Once repetitions are completed then repeat with the other leg.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
This is a basic exercise but some people have trouble with their knees. If that is the case for you, then try a more limited range of motion until you get stronger. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 8 each side
2 10 each side
3 12 each side

Opposite Arm Opposite Leg Raise
1. Start by placing yourself on your hands and knees.
2. Slowly raise your opposite arm and opposite leg and extend them out away from the body.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other side.
4. Repeat for the required repetitions.
5. Always keep this movement slow and controlled.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Be sure to extend by using your core and your glutes for better stability and increased calorie burning. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 12 each side
2 12 each side
3 12 each side

Bodyweight Squats
1. Start by placing feet shoulder width apart and holding your arms out in front of you.
2. Proceed to squat down like you are going to sit in a chair. Your upper body will lean forward slightly and your hips will shift backwards while going down.
3. Remember to keep your knees from going out in front of your toes while squatting.
4. Repeat according to your required repetitions. If you want to make the exercise more challenging hold your arms at your sides or behind your head.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
This exercise can be easy or tough. If you want it easier try a wider stance and don't go down as far. If you want it tougher try any stance with a 2 second pause at the bottom. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 8
2 10
3 12

Dumbbell Curl (two arms)
1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent or sit in upright position.
2) Start position: Grasp DB’s with underhand grip (palms facing forward) and allow arms to hang down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides.
3) Flex at the elbows and curl DB’s up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement. This exercise may be done one arm at a time.
4) Return to start position.
5) Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving.


Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 10 each side
2 12 each side
3 15 each side

Ankle Bounces
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Arms should be at sides and bent up to 90°.
2. Hop continuously on both feet using only the ankles to project body up.
3. Remember to extend the ankles to their maximum range on each hop to ensure proper mechanics (or full plantar flexion).


Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
This exercise is not high impact or difficult but will target your calves and strengthen ankles for intermediate level workouts. Stay light on your feet. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 12
2 12
3 12

DB shoulder press (palms in)
1. Starting position: Dumbells are at shoulder level with your palms facing your head.
2. Press the dumbells over your head keeping your palms facing each other.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat. Remember to not arch your lower back as your press the dumbells over your head.



Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Do not arch your back during this exercise. If you are having trouble with this then decrease your weight and slow down your tempo. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 10 each side
2 12 each side
3 15 each side

Tricep Bench Dip
1. Start by placing your hands on the bench and your feet are on the ground with your legs semi straight.
2. Proceed to bend your arms until they are bent to about 90 degrees.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.


Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Keep your back as close to the bench or chair as possible to avoid shoulder strain. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 10
2 12
3 15

Belly Blaster
1. Start in a plank position with your elbows and forearms on the ground, your body parallel to the floor and up on your toes.
2. Make sure your belly button is drawn in toward your spine and raise your hips up into the air and hold for a 1 second count.
3. Return to the starting and repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Initiate movement by contracting the lower abs then pulling belly button up towards the ceiling. Legs, back, and shoulders should be stabilizing and not doing all the work. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 12
2 12
3 12

1 Leg Balance Squat
1. Start by standing on one leg with the other leg elevated.
2. Bend forward keeping your planted leg semi straight and reach for the ground.
3. Keep your back relatively flat during the exercise.
4. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions and then repeat with the other leg.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Engage the abs and glutes and lean forward like a pendulum for better balance. use a chair or couch until you get comfortable. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 8 each side
2 10 each side
3 12 each side

Single Leg Hip Extension
1. Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor or on a balance disc.
2. Raise one foot into the air and press your other foot into the floor or disc until your hips come up off the floor.
3. Press until your hips are at full extension.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed repetitions. Repeat with the other leg.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Do these without a disc until you are strong enough to handle 3 circuits. Then introduce the disc or a block or ball. Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 8 each side
2 10 each side
3 12 each side

Side Lying Quad Stretch
1. Lie on your sdie on floor or bench
2. Pull heel toward buttocks until stretch is felt in front of thigh.
3. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Repeat as prescribed.
4. Remember to keep the low back straight - avoid hyperextending back during stretch by keeping abdominals tight.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 60 seconds each side
2 60 seconds each side
3 60 seconds each side

Chest
Stand in an upright position and reach back with your arms extended and clasp your hands together.
Raise your hands towards the ceiling keeping your arms straight until you feel a stretch in your chest.


Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 60 seconds
2 60 seconds
3 60 seconds

Standing Straddle Low Back/Hamstrings
1. Start by standing with your feet spread as far apart as possible.
2. Lean forward and try placing your hands on the ground below or until a comfortable stretch in your low back and hamstrings.
3. Hold for the prescribed time and then repeat.

Bodyweight circuit workout tip:
Sets Reps Weight/
Resistance Tempo Time
1 60 seconds
2 60 seconds
3 60 seconds

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Is your excuse better than mine?

Hi Everyone...

Wow the last few days..well out of control is all I will say

I've been talking to some people about how they take a day off and then 2 and 3 and before you know it...it's been 3 weeks..

Listen things will always come up...life is always changing...But I tell you what, don;t bail on your workouts when you dont really need to..Sure things happen, but if you skip Monday because you were tired, and then something happens on Wed..I'm sure by Friday you are thinking you will start on Monday...

DON"T Do that..specially you Bootcampers...45 minutes is all we need. and I can guarantee 1 FULL BODY workout at camp with us is better than Not doing anything..

So just a quick weekend recap..

I put out a Portion Control guide, on how you can measure food portions when you are not sure what they look like.

Here is the link for it (click it and it will open up + there is a cool offer on the bottom of it)
http://results4sure.com/files/portioncontrol1.pdf

Ok...Bootcamps..well it seems Doral is still on hold...I am looking at other locations and times so any Ideas or suggestions are welcomed.

I am TESTING out New Workout Plans this month as I start planning for the fall...Things you might see:
3 station circuits will multiple reps..
FULL BODY Blow out stations
Finally the 1,000 rep workout
and more.

The reason I try so many things is because I try and help alot of different people...like the meal plans.
We have the 14 Day Fat Blast
the 10 day detox
The 28 Day Extreme Fat Loss
Regular Calorie Based Meal Plans...

and Coming up...Simple Solutions Fat Loss...The Last Meal Plan you will ever Need.

I won't go in to details on this...but based on ALLLLLLLLLL the feed back I get, this will SOLVE alot of the problems with sticking to your diet.

Last before today Fit Tip:

The muddy buddy race!! We are training for this starting tomorrow..it's a 6 Mile run and cycle with obstacles in November..more details will come.

Ok..Here is my tip..Don't argue with Science and Facts just because you think you tried something 1 day or for 1 week and you dint think it worked for you...(sorry if tht hurts your feelings)

1. Metabolic Resistance Training

Basically we’re using resistance training as the cornerstone of our fat loss programming. Our goal is to work every muscle group hard, frequently, and with an intensity that creates a massive “metabolic disturbance” or “afterburn” that leaves the metabolism elevated for several hours post-workout.

A couple of studies to support this:

Schuenke MD, Mikat RP, McBride JM.

Effect of an acute period of resistance exercise on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption: implications for body mass management.
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Mar;86(5):411-7. Epub 2002 Jan 29.

This study used a circuit training protocol of 12 sets in 31 minutes. EPOC was elevated significantly for 38 hours post-workout.

Thirty-eight hours is a pretty significant timeframe for metabolism to be elevated. If you trained at 9AM until 10AM on Monday morning, you’re still burning more calories (without training) at midnight on Tuesday.

Can we compound this with additional training within that 38 hours? No research has been done, but I have enough case studies to believe that you can.

Another:

Kramer, Volek et al.

Influence of exercise training on physiological and performance changes with weight loss in men.

Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 31, No. 9, pp. 1320-1329, 1999.

Overweight subjects were assigned to three groups: diet-only, diet plus aerobics, diet plus aerobics plus weights. The diet group lost 14.6 pounds of fat in 12 weeks. The aerobic group lost only one more pound (15.6 pounds) than the diet group (training was three times a week starting at 30 minutes and progressing to 50 minutes over the 12 weeks).

The weight training group lost 21.1 pounds of fat (44% and 35% more than diet and aerobic only groups respectively). Basically, the addition of aerobic training didn’t result in any real world significant fat loss over dieting alone.

High Intensity Anaerobic Interval Training

The second key “ingredient” in fat loss programming is high intensity interval training (HIIT). I think readers of T-Nation will be well aware of the benefits of interval work. It burns more calories than steady state and elevates metabolism significantly more than other forms of cardio. The downside is that it flat-out sucks to do it!

The landmark study in interval training was from Tremblay:

Tremblay A, Simoneau JA, Bouchard C.

Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism.
Metabolism. 1994 Jul;43(7):814-8

This study pitted 20 weeks of endurance training against 15 weeks of interval training:

Energy cost of endurance training = 28661 calories.
Energy cost of interval training = 13614 calories (less than half)

The interval training group showed a nine times greater loss in subcutaneous fat than the endurance group (when corrected for energy cost).

Read that again. Calorie for calorie, the interval training group lost nine times more fat overall. Why? Maybe it’s EPOC, an upregulation of fat burning enzyme activity, or straight up G-Flux. I don’t care. I’m a real world guy. If the interval training group had lost the same fat as the endurance group, we’d get the same results in less time. That means interval training is a better tool in your fat loss arsenal.

Now...if your training like this (yes this is what we do at Bootcamp) then you need to take a really good look at what you are eating if you are not seeing results..now Notice how I said results...not results you want...why because sometimes we for get how long it took you to get to that point and then you want it to change like yesterday...

Workout hard, eat right and enjoy the way it feels!






--
Rafael Moret,CSCS, NASM-Cpt
http://www.i-bootcamp.com/
http://www.results4sure.com/

Thursday, June 3, 2010

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