45-Minute Gym Plan With Treadmill

Beat Those Winter Blues: A 45-Minute Gym Plan

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On a cold day, heading to the gym may seem like a bleak option. But if you're committing to a healthier lifestyle in 2013, then getting in a workout is necessary — even when it doesn't feel all that fun. This 45-minute workout starts off with a push of cardio and finishes with a strength-training workout focused on ab and arm work.

Ready to kick those Winter workout blues goodbye? Begin with this treadmill plan.

Time Speed Incline
00:00-05:00 3.5 1.0
05:00-08:00 4.0 1.0
08:00-11:00 5.0 1.0
11:00-15:00 5.5 1.0
15:00-19:00 6.0 1.0
19:00-22:00 5.5 1.0
22:00 — 25:00 5.0 1.0
25:00-28:00 4.0 1.0
28:00-30:00 3.5 1.0

Keep reading for the strength-training portion of this indoor workout.

Exercise Reps Notes and Tips
Wide Squat and Bicep Curl 3 sets of 12 reps Shift your weight toward your heels.
Tricep Kickbacks 3 sets of 12 reps (each side) Concentrate on keeping your spine straight.
Balancing Row 3 sets of 10 reps (each side) Pretend you're in Warrior 3 during this move.
Quadruped 3 sets of 12 reps (each side) Tuck in your abs to stabilize your whole body.

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