Monday, November 16, 2009

WEEKLY WORKOUT PLAN

I hope your weekend was a great one! I went for a very cold run on Sunday and then...enjoyed a very warm cup of tea.


One of the things I encourage my clients to do is to make a weekly workout plan. This really gets the week started with the right focus. My plan is as follows:

Monday: weights with cardio burst mixed in. 45 min.
Pilates/Yoga class 60 min.

Tuesday: cardio using a mix of machines 45 min.

Wed: Yoga 60 min.
Boot Camp workout 60 min.
Pilates/Yoga class 60 min.

Thursday: Yoga 60 min.

Friday: Spin/row class 60 min.
Yoga class 60 min.

Saturday: Weights with focus on shoulders mixed with cardio 60 min.

Sunday: Cardio 60 min. (probably a 4 -5 mile run)


What is your plan for the week?

Thursday, November 12, 2009

MY FAVORITE PIECE OF HOME WORKOUT EQUIPMENT

We have had this chin up bar for about 15 years. I consider it one of the best pieces of affordable equipment to have at home.

Walmart carries a similar chin up bar.

$32.77
Everlast Multi-Function Chinning Bar

Helps you do chin-ups, push-ups and sit-ups
Multiple grip positions help you work muscles from different angles
Maximizes upper-body definition
Comfort grips
Quick, simple assembly
Adjusts to fit doorways up to 32"
Unique construction slips on and off a door frame, with no screws
required




Get a great body weight workout by circuiting a set of pull-ups with a set of push-ups.










Add squats and you will have a total body workout.




Do mountain climbers in between the sets of chin-ups, push-ups and squats and you will keep your heart rate up during the workout, increasing the calories burned and cardio benefits.

A great no excuses workout!