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Make Your Gym Time Count
When it comes to exercise you want to make the most of your workouts, especially if you are pressed for time. And these days, who isn't pressed for time.
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your workout:
Warm Up Prior to Strength Training Session:
Just 5 minutes of cardio before lifting weights will increase blood flow to your muscles by about 55 percent and this makes your muscles contract better.
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David Kirsch's Boot Camp Circuit Workout
We are headed straight for the ultimate day of American indulgence, Thanksgiving, which if followed by a month of festivities closing out the year. New York based trainer David Kirsch created a workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track this holiday season. He's helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, so he can definitely help us all tone up.
FitSugar Circuit Workout
One of my must haves for November is a circuit workout that you can do at home. Not only is an at-home workout excuse-proof, it is recession-proof since it is free and will only cost you calories! Check out this full body circuit workout that fits in your living room.
FitSugar Full-Body Circuit Workout
I love a good circuit workout for many reasons. These workouts are great for strength training, but they also keep your heart rate up, helping burn up the calories while building muscles. This full-body circuit combines many exercises so you work your arms while toning your legs.
Mini Circuits: A Quick Workout to Fit in Anytime
When I am running low on time during my workout, which I am a lot especially during the holidays, I like to do a mini-circuit workout so that I still feel like I am getting in some exercise but I am not spending hours doing it. I love the little combination below, because it really works the biggest muscles in your body.
Do each of the five exercises for about one minute with a little (12 seconds) rest in between each; complete the circuit two or three times.
Circuit Workout by Celebrity Trainer Jason Walsh
Since you all chose Jessica Biel's trainer Jason Walsh as your favorite celebrity trainer, I asked him to share a workout with us.
Jason thought this three part circuit workout that he does with his clients would be fun for us too. It will get your heart rate up and strengthen your body at the same time.
Back to Basics: Circuit Training
There are a million and one ways to workout which is great because one reason people stop exercising is they get bored with their routine. Circuit training is a way to add some spice to a stale workout plan. Plus there is the major bonus of improved mobility, strength and stamina with one type of workout.
Get Physical: At Home Partner Circuits
Everyone has a bit more time on the weekends, so it should be easier to rope in a buddy to do alternating cardio circuits with you. Exercising with a friend can not only keep you on track, but it doubles the fun too. Here's how to create a circuit plan for you and your buddy.
No Equipment Necessary: Quick Circuit
Not everyone has time to get to the gym. If you're one of those people or even if you do have time for the gym, try out this quick circuit that can be done anywhere, anytime. No equipment necessary, since all you need is your body weight.
Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Full Body Experience
The other night I felt the need to get my heart rate up and to sweat. I really enjoy a good circuit workout, but I thought I would start by spending some cardio time on the trusty old Precor elliptical (set a fixed 20 degree incline) and follow up with strength training circuit. It was great and I slept well last night!
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