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Friday, February 10, 2012

Hot Body Home Workout #1 and Post-Workout Breakfast Ideas

Hey guys, here’s the first of many Hot Body Home Workouts to come! If you can’t get to the gym or if home workouts are simply your thang, it’s time to get up off your booty and get it moving.

After a thorough warm-up: Select your circuit level (Level 1, 2 or 3), consisting of basic moves that only get tougher depending on which level you choose. Then move onto the optional “Hotter Body Challenge” to top off your workout on an extra sweaty, fat burning note.

LEVEL 1 equipment needed: optional exercise mat or carpeted area

3-5 knee push-ups (on mat or carpeting)8 squats (feet slight wider than shoulder-width)8 alternating reverse lunges

Complete this beginner’s circuit 2-3 times.

Level 1 Hotter Body Challenge (optional): After finishing your circuits, set your interval timer for 5 rounds of 45/15. Each 1-minute round  = 45 seconds brisk march in place + 15 seconds slow march in place.

LEVEL 2 equipment needed: one 8-10#dumbbell, optional exercise mat or carpeted area

5 full body push-ups + 5 knee push-ups12 squat jumps10 alternating reverse lunges, holding one 8-10# dumbbell in both hands close to your chest.

Complete this intermediate circuit 3-4 times.

Level 2 Hotter Body Challenge (optional): After finishing your circuits, set your interval timer for 5 rounds of 45/15. Each 1-minute round = 45 seconds “invisible” rope skipping + 15 seconds brisk march in place.

LEVEL 3 equipment needed: one 8-10#dumbbell, optional exercise mat or carpeted area

10 full body push-ups15 squat jumps16 alternating  reverse lunges, holding one 8-10# dumbbell or medicine ball overhead. Keep that core tight!

Complete this advanced circuit 4 times.

Level 3 Hotter Body Challenge (optional): After finishing your circuits, set your interval timer for 5 rounds of 45/15. Each 1-minute round = 45 seconds brisk high knee jog + 15 seconds march in place. Get those knees up!

Josie’s finishing time: 4 rounds of Level Three in 7.18 minutes.

your Interval Timer setting

Post-workout breakfast ideas:


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