Thursday, September 25, 2008

Bodyweight Cardio That Works!

Sorry for the long break in posts...my wife and I just moved back to beautiful Bend, OR. With SO much to do here we've been busy getting in shape with
bodyweight exercises....that's right...bodyweight

You're going to love this! In fact, you'll love this system - outlined below - on how to do bodyweight cardio with little or NO equipment.

The workout charts for that program are NOW available to download from my friend Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training (for members only). Videos will be up on Monday.

(See below on how to get your free 3-month TT Membership where you can get the TT Bodyweight Cardio program. And remember, as soon as October 1st hits, TT for Meatheads and 3-Minute Arms will only be available to TT Platinum Members.)

When putting together a BW circuit, I like to go in this order:

1) A fast, dynamic bodyweight exercise (jumping jacks or running in
place)

2) A bodyweight squat (total body warmup) - Prisoner Squat or Y-Squat

3) An easy pushup (regular or close grip, kneeling if you are a
beginner)

4) A single-leg exercise (such as a walking lunge with a pause at bottom to stretch psoas and rectus femoris - aka "hip flexors")

5) An upper back exercise (pullups, inverted rows, or resistance band rows if you don't have a bar; or stickups if you have nothing at all)

6) Another single-leg exercise

7) A total body ab exercise (x-body mountain climbers are great)

8] Another total body, fast paced exercise (burpees, jump rope, jumping jacks, sprints, running in place, etc)

Do this as 1 giant circuit. No rest between exercises. Rest 1 minute at the end of the circuit and go through this 1-3 more times depending on your fitness level.

BEGINNERS should only go through this once, and at an easy pace AND with REST between exercises. Be CONSERVATIVE anytime you start a new program.

So have a great time with these fun bodyweight cardio workouts...

Then say goodbye to long, slow, boring, monotonous cardio forever,

To Your Fitness,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness Training

P.S. Make sure you grab your copy of TT Bodyweight Cardio here at Turbulence Training. Everyone will benefit from bodyweight workouts...even the most advanced lifters and real-life athletes...

DISCLAIMER
The techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document are not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. Always consult your physician or health care professional before performing any new exercise, exercise technique or beginning any new diet. Any use of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

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