September 2011
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August 2011
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July 2011
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THE TABATA SIX Alright, enough talk. Here are my 6 Favorite Tabata Workouts. (Demos to come later)
Cont’d from WHAT IS TABATA? Article
No Timer? You can use this TABATA TIMER site
TABATA WORKOUT #1 — Barbell Tabata Complex (4 Exercises) In this complex, you pick four barbell exercises that you can easily transition between. Perform the first exercise for as many reps as you can in 20...
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The obscure reference to the group Sublime not with standing, Tabata training is great because it delivers big results in little time. So, if you’re short on time and looking to get in and out of the gym quickly, or just looking for some killer workout finishers — Tabatas are a great way to go.
The Tabata method is easy to understand and apply, but take heed, it’s NOT easy to do....
“Fitness isn’t about how long I’m going to live; it’s about the...”
– Tony Horton
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Compound Exercise – Muscle Mass Building Exercise
Compound Exercise – Muscle Mass Building Exercise Jean Lam + Train With Me If you’re looking for a hard, massive and muscular body, compound exercise is the answer. Compound exercise is a type of exercise in which involves several muscle groups at a time. This is very beneficial for the body since you can usually workout 3-4 muscle groups. One of the greatest advantages of compound exercise...
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DOUBLE YOUR CALORIE BURN:
Alternate between upper and lower body moves during your workout.
Engaging and sending lots of oxygen and blood to ALL your muscles!
Woot!
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Garrett Hedlund whipped himself into action-hero form by doing a variety of daily workouts, like this one from Tron trainer Logan Hood. Warmup 1 Rowing: 10 minutes, with your average wattage equal to your body weight. 2 Bag sprawl: Jump over a barrier, such as a heavy bag, and then drop and do a pushup. Stand back up and repeat in the other direction. Go for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds, and...
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A little inspiration...
What it looks like when it rains in Vegas!
Today is the last day of week 2 of the Insanity workouts…and I am not feeling it right now..I’m tired, it is rainy and I’m feeling all around like crap…
So I dug up a little inspiration and decided to share :)
Others who have made it through Insanity and more!
Here’s Melinda’s results...
June 2011
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Forgive the picture, but I wanted to show one of the items I will be making a lot during my Insanity round. As many of you know - I was running around a lot and needed something quick for a snack that wasn’t too much trouble. I looked around and found some protein bar recipes, easy enough. After a little modification BOOM! awesome-ness in a pan. Just keep them cool, and you’re good...
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YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER,
or had been following me at the time but I started this blog as a log of my progress through the workouts (Insanity & P90x)
I haven’t kept everything up but when I first started this I wanted to keep track of everything. I’ve learned that I … am not that organized and couldn’t remember half of what I ate to write it down.
Now that I’ve...
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Two Workouts In One
You know the routine: Do a set, rest, do another set. Let’s change that. “By filling your rest periods with exercises, you can improve conditioning and kickstart your metabolism,” says Jim Smith, co-owner of Diesel Crew. Pick fillers that work different muscle groups than your main exercise does, and do them for 30 to 60 seconds between sets. Smith likes these...
April 2011
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WatchMore good stuff from Men’s Health!
I know I would prefer to watch a video rather than read the routine.
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WatchMen’s Health put up a pretty quick and easy outdoor workout.
To add intensity perform these exercises with a weighted vest.
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March 2011
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The "insert 'read more' break" button apparently...
sorry for that LOOOOONG post in you dash. :/
It was supposed to cut-off at the 25th one - I’ll keep trying.
Any questions? Hit the ask…
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100 Best Fitness Tips
A great tip is an awesome thing. Whether it’s an undiscovered restaurant, a sleeper stock, or a Sure Thing in the late double at Pimlico, savvy inside info imbues a man with confidence. Control. Strength. Knowledge is power, baby. It’s also the secret to a powerful body, as you’re about to find out. In our never-ending mission to get you in the greatest shape of your life,...
The same games and exercises that kids enjoy in gym classes and on playgrounds around the world can be every bit as challenging as your current workout. And they’re probably a lot more fun. Now we’re not going to tell you to play duck, duck, goose or wave a rainbow-colored parachute around, but we’ve got some of the exercises that trainers are using to help youth stay...
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1 SCRAMBLE TO BALANCE
Get into the bottom position of a pushup, so that your chest is about one inch off the ground [1]. Push yourself up and quickly stand up. Now balance on one leg with your eyes closed for five seconds [2]. Open your eyes and perform a squat on your standing leg, holding the other leg out in front of you [3]. Perform two more single-leg squats, and then get down on the...
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1 STOP/GO W/SINGLE-LEG SQUAT
Stand on one leg [1] and hop forward five times [2]. After the fifth, regain your balance (but stay on one leg) and perform five single-leg squats [3]. Continue the hop and squat pattern twice more on the same leg, and then repeat on the opposite leg.
2 HAND WALK
Get into pushup position and “walk” forward on your hands and toes by only...
Sorry for delay, but...
I have been mucho busy.
But I have some good workouts coming up - as spring arrives and everyone emerges from their homes & gyms it’s time to get outside!
Oh! and don’t forget, you can always download the workout sheet to keep track of that progress you’re making!
Train With Me Workout Log
February 2011
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WORKOUT A
Do three workouts a week, alternating between workout A and workout B. (You’ll do each workout six times in 4 weeks.) In each workout, do alternating sets of each exercise pair (1A/1B, 2A/2B, and 3A/3B). That is, do 1 set of the first exercise and rest 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Then do 1 set of the second exercise and rest again for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Repeat until...
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WORKOUT B
Do three workouts a week, alternating between workout A and workout B. (You’ll do each workout six times in 4 weeks.) In each workout, do alternating sets of each exercise pair (1A/1B, 2A/2B, and 3A/3B). That is, do 1 set of the first exercise and rest 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Then do 1 set of the second exercise and rest again for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Repeat until you’ve done 3 sets of...
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Do three workouts a week, alternating between workout A and workout B. (You’ll do each workout six times in 4 weeks.) In each workout, do alternating sets of each exercise pair (1A/1B, 2A/2B, and 3A/3B). That is, do 1 set of the first exercise and rest 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Then do 1 set of the second exercise and rest again for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Repeat until you’ve done 3 sets of each exercise...
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Workout coming tomorrow
THIS BLOG IS FOR YOU.
Please let us know! Have questions? Ideas? Workouts you’d like to see?
Anonymous asked: Do you have any workouts for people trying to get back into shape?
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Feb.11
GET BACK IN SHAPE, NO EXCUSES
Possibly one of the simplest and quickest exercises EVER! Takes less than 20 minutes, I like to do this when I wake up. Perform this routine as a circuit. Do 10 reps of each exercise, and complete as many circuits as you can in 15 minutes. Rest briefly when you need to, and resume working until the time is up. As your conditioning improves, increase reps or...
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Perform any of these quickie cardio routines at the end of your typical weight session. They’re called “finishers,” not just because doing them is a great way to finish off an exercise session, but also because they can help you finish off your fat.
The Leg Matrix
Do 1 set of each exercise without resting, and keep track of the time it takes you to complete the circuit....
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Feb. 11
It’s a universal law of fitness: The less time you have, the easier it is to find excuses to skip a cardio workout. After all, doesn’t a good routine require at least 30 minutes?
No, actually, it doesn’t. I’ve found that you can achieve the fastest results with the shortest cardio workouts. It’s basic exercise science: The harder you go, the more...
Perform any of these quickie cardio routines at the end of your typical weight session. They’re called “finishers,” not just because doing them is a great way to finish off an exercise session, but also because they can help you finish off your fat.
Countdowns (Choose Option 1 or 2)
Alternate between the two exercises without resting. For your first round, do 10 repetitions of each exercise....
Perform any of these quickie cardio routines at the end of your typical weight session. They’re called “finishers,” not just because doing them is a great way to finish off an exercise session, but also because they can help you finish off your fat.
Squat Series
Repeat the series twice without any rest, for a total of 3 rounds.
1. Bodyweight jump squat: Lower your body until your thighs...
supremetwats asked: Which kind of ab workouts do you have for girls ages 15?
January 2011
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DIRECTIONS Alternate between workout A and workout B, with a day of rest after each session. For exercise 1 in each workout, do 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 60 seconds after each set. Then perform exercises 2a and 2b as a pair. That is, do 12 reps of exercise 2a, rest 60 seconds, and do 12 reps of exercise 2b. Rest for 60 seconds again, and repeat until you’ve completed 3 sets of both...
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DIRECTIONS Alternate between workout A and workout B, with a day of rest after each session. For exercise 1 in each workout, do 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 60 seconds after each set. Then perform exercises 2a and 2b as a pair. That is, do 12 reps of exercise 2a, rest 60 seconds, and do 12 reps of exercise 2b. Rest for 60 seconds again, and repeat until you’ve completed 3 sets of both...
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DIRECTIONS Alternate between workout A and workout B, with a day of rest after each session. For exercise 1 in each workout, do 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 60 seconds after each set. Then perform exercises 2a and 2b as a pair. That is, do 12 reps of exercise 2a, rest 60 seconds, and do 12 reps of exercise 2b. Rest for 60 seconds again, and repeat until you’ve completed 3 sets of both...
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Ask some questions. [ HERE ]
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This routine will kick your ass—and shred your abs
Do this routine 3 days a week. You can do it as your primary weight workout, or as a “cardio” routine on the days between your regular workouts. You’ll find that there are two “steps” or circuits. Follow the directions for Step 1, and then move on to Step 2. For each circuit, perform 1 set of each of the five exercises (or...
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This is a PART TWO of the Spartacus workout - Here is PART ONE if you missed it.
Step - 2
Each exercise is a “station.” At each station, do as many reps as you can in 40 seconds, rest for 20 seconds, and move to the next station. Go until you’ve done two circuits, then rest 2 minutes, and do another 2 circuits. You’re done!
1 - Dumbbell Chop
Grab a dumbbell and hold it with both...
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Why Variety Is Good: Steps To Reveal More Muscle
You don’t lift the same way all year, so why should the frequency, intensity, and duration of your cardiovascular workouts stay the same? They shouldn’t. When you’re trying to add muscle, keep your aerobic work to a minimum—say, once or twice a week for about 15 to 20 minutes. This will limit your energy expenditure and allow your body to concentrate on building muscle. When...
November 2010
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QUICKIE: Carve Your Core
**FYI** Quickie workouts will be 20 minutes or less
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Every exercise targets certain parts of your body—but if you tweak a move just right, you can build other muscles at the same time. This workout, designed by Craig Ballantyne, does that by challenging your core, chest, back, arms, and shoulders. Perform it as a circuit with no breaks between moves; then rest for 1...
October 2010
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Arms & Abs - Let those vanity muscles shine!
So abs again huh? Of course abs again! Their the king of all vanity muscles. In all my ab workouts you just basically want to torch those suckers by doing high reps/to exhaustion exercises, and once it starts to burn…keep going! Just make sure not to neglect a side just like your arms and legs if you work one side more or harder than the...
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“The best exercise program in the world is the one you enjoy doing.”
– The Collective
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“The hardest part of anything is putting your shoes on - and closing the door...”
– -The Collective
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Thank You.
Happy October Everyone!
Thanks to new followers, Let’s keep making good workouts, recipes, and schedules!This weekend - Making some videos, and finishing up the week o’ workouts and gearing up to find more interesting techniques and recipes. But for now, back to work c):{| (office cowboy says so)
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