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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!
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.
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.
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.
Jamcore Fitness Video Podcasts
Looking for a new podcast workout system to try? Well there is a new kid on the block - Jamcore Training premieres today.
Videos, created by former competitive body builder Jamo Nazzi and his team of fitness experts, lead you through different programs of exercises.
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Gym Time: Pearls of Wisdom Covered in Sweat
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LilSugar Exclusive: Celebrity Trainer Provides Postpartum Exercise Tips
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PE Goes From Dodge Ball to Circuit Training
In an effort to help end childhood obesity many physical education classes are changing their focus in schools nationwide as more gym teachers strive to teach individual activities that students can incorporate into their lives outside of gym class. Sure dodge ball and red rover are fun, but they're not practical ways for kids to keep moving beyond PE. I think this emphasis on general health (and nutrition in some cases) could really help kids implement skills into their future health goals.
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