Posts under ‘Workout’

One of the best trainers I know, Mike Deibler of San Diego Premier Training, just launched his new web site called MyWorkoutCreator.com. For the past few months, I’ve been working with Mike on this site so we could easily provide results-oriented, personalized workouts that were always fresh and budget-friendly for all of our fitness [...]

(Reposted from National Running Day discussion board on Facebook.)
When I workout to music, I like to fall into sync with the beat. For example, it’s very natural for me to take about 170 steps per minute when I run, so I like to listen to music that has 170 BPM (beats per minute) like [...]

Luan Nguyen at Fitness Together Alabama can do the following in 9 minutes, 48 seconds:
Lunges 100 feet, 21 pullups, 21 situps.
Lunges 100 feet, 18 pullups, 18 situps.
Lunges 100 feet, 15 pullups, 15 situps.
Lunges 100 feet, 12 pullups, 12 situps.
Lunges 100 feet, 9 pullups, 9 situps.
Lunges 100 feet, 6 pullups, 6 situps.
I’ve seen Luan do those [...]

This Fit Challenge is from Mike Deibler at San Diego Premier Training.
Okay, time yourself:
50 Squats – Tap your bottom on a small stability ball or bench.
40 Mountain Climbers – Front foot lands between hands. Can use pushup bars or kettlebells.
30 Jumping Jacks
20 Pushups – Toes or knees. Chest should be 4″ to the ground.
10 Situps [...]

Just to make clear… Serene Possum yesterday was an April Fool’s Day post! That’s just how I end up at the end of a workout! I thought the links to cats and the Wiki article on April Fool’s day would give it away, but I guess I gave too many links to click! [...]

Lie flat on your back, facing up, legs straight out but relaxed.
Let the toes fall outward or inward, whichever feels most natural.
Arms are also relaxed, resting on ground, at any angle that allows the muscles to “melt.” Elbows may be bent in the most comfortable position.
Palms up or down, whichever is more relaxing. [...]

Training for the the St. Patrick’s Run/Walk? Here’s a sample training schedule leading up to running the 10K or walking the 4-Mile event:
Mondays & Wednesdays: Run/Walk 20-30 Minutes
Thursdays: Yoga or Strength Workout at Gym
Sat (2/14) 45-Minute Run/Walk
Sat (2/28) 50-Minute Run/Walk
Sat (3/7) 55-Minute Run/Walk
Sat (3/14) Big Day! 10K Run or 4-Mile Walk
Mix up your workouts! [...]

Rain keeping you from your walk or run again? Try this indoor workout that gets your legs with lunges. You’ll also get a little upper body and core.
If you are trying to replace a run or walk, PACE yourself so that you don’t have to take breaks. It might also help to [...]

Workout for a rainy day. Doesn’t require too much space or any equipment.
Warmup:

10 Squats
20 Jumping Jacks
30 Punches
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Squats
Repeat 3X:

10 Pushups (Knees or Toes)
10 Lunges to the Front (Each Leg, 20 Total)
10 Burpees
10 Lunges to the Back (Each Leg, 20 Total)
10 Plank-ups
10 Lunges to the Side (Each Leg, 20 Total)
10 V-ups
Repeat 2X:

30 Mountain [...]