Spring Break Workouts
With Spring Break only a week away, it is time to crack down and get our bodies back in shape for those of us who are traveling to warmer areas. You don’t need to go to the gym for hours to get an effective workout in, you just need to incorporate different exercises to get the best workout.
For those who are devout runners on the treadmill:
Try to mix up your workout. Running is great of course as it is a big calorie burner in a short amount of time. However, try to lift some weights to tone your arms and upper back.
Example workout: 1 hour and 15 min workout
45 minutes: combination of running and walking (interval training is a very effective method)
15 minutes of weight training:
Bench Presses, Bicep curls, Upright rows, Overhead triceps extensions, and Bent over row
10 minutes of Ab exercises
Toe touches, ab bikes, full sit up crunches, Russian twists, Leg lifts, and mountain climbers
5 minutes of stretching: Stretching is always beneficial before and after a workout to really release the tension that is in your muscles
For those who never really know which machine to choose at the gym:
Try to incorporate different machines in the cardio portion of your workout such as the elliptical, the Stairmaster, the bike, and the high knee machine. Each machine targets different muscles in your body; however, each engages your abs, which is a good pre ab workout.
Example workout: 1 hour and 15 min workout
45 minutes of cardio
15 minutes of weight training:
Bench Presses, Bicep curls, Upright rows, Overhead triceps extensions, and Bent over row
10 minutes of Ab exercises
Toe touches, ab bikes, full sit up crunches, Russian twists, Leg lifts, and mountain climbers
5 minutes of stretching: Stretching is always beneficial before and after a workout to really release the tension that is in your muscles