Here are numbers 6 and 7 in my quest to find great 30 minute workouts online (you can find the first two posts here and here):
Outside Online's 30 Minute Workout - This workout is actually by a Vancouver-based trainer named Shaun Karp. He's developed fitness programs for NHL players!
Makeover Fitness's 30min Upper Body Workout - This one includes your stretches at the end. Pick a weight that is challenging to complete the last few reps with.
Remember, if you're unsure of how to complete these exercises be sure to consult a personal trainer or gym attendant.
Have a happy Halloween everyone! Stay tuned all weekend for more tips to keep you in check :)
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com
Showing posts with label 30min workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 30min workout. Show all posts
Friday, October 29, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
More 30 Minute Workouts
Ahhhh, good old Saturday morning. The weather sure has changed fast, hasn't it (I'm showing my age talking about the weather, aren't I)? As an outdoor fitness instructor who's training at 6am Monday to Friday, I tend to get the first taste of the darn temperature drop! I actually have worn gloves at least once this week:( Since I have a busy schedule this weekend and a sister who's expecting a sweet little baby girl to pop out at any second, I wanted to be sure to get my workout in quickly and also indoors if I needed to rush to the hospital at the drop of a dime.
After browsing the internet yesterday afternoon I stumbled upon my latest 30 minute workout. It's slightly more advanced, and although they offer you modifications there really isn't a full explanation on how to do these exercises safely. Be mindful of engaging your core and keep those knees behind the toes!!! You don't need a step to do this workout effectively either*.
Any of my bootcampers will have done probably ALL of these moves so I'm confident you can handle this workout!
Here's the plan: Fitness Magazine's Transform Your Body in 30 Minutes
One thing I did differently was incorporate the "Cardio to Go" portions after each of the strength exercises in 45sec sets to keep the time down. If you're a client of mine then a) you know how much I LOVE interval training and b) you've seen some fantastic results because of it! Adding that cardio did increase the workout to about 45minutes though so keep that in mind when powering through your session. I got sweaty and burned around 300 calories while I was at it, not too shabby!
Tomorrow I'm going to be starting a new weekly series especially for you South Surrey/White Rock residents. I will be highlighting a new place each week where I go to get a fantastic outdoor workout with little to no equipment. Stay tuned!!!
Yours on this sweaty Saturday morning,
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com
*Please remember that you should consult with a doctor before starting any sort of new fitness or diet program and my opinions are just that - opinions and aren't meant to be taken as medical advice!
After browsing the internet yesterday afternoon I stumbled upon my latest 30 minute workout. It's slightly more advanced, and although they offer you modifications there really isn't a full explanation on how to do these exercises safely. Be mindful of engaging your core and keep those knees behind the toes!!! You don't need a step to do this workout effectively either*.
Any of my bootcampers will have done probably ALL of these moves so I'm confident you can handle this workout!
Here's the plan: Fitness Magazine's Transform Your Body in 30 Minutes
One thing I did differently was incorporate the "Cardio to Go" portions after each of the strength exercises in 45sec sets to keep the time down. If you're a client of mine then a) you know how much I LOVE interval training and b) you've seen some fantastic results because of it! Adding that cardio did increase the workout to about 45minutes though so keep that in mind when powering through your session. I got sweaty and burned around 300 calories while I was at it, not too shabby!
Tomorrow I'm going to be starting a new weekly series especially for you South Surrey/White Rock residents. I will be highlighting a new place each week where I go to get a fantastic outdoor workout with little to no equipment. Stay tuned!!!
Yours on this sweaty Saturday morning,
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com
*Please remember that you should consult with a doctor before starting any sort of new fitness or diet program and my opinions are just that - opinions and aren't meant to be taken as medical advice!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Even a Personal Trainer has to Make the Time to Train
Training's had me SWAMPED over the last few weeks and needless to say, I've gotten a bit off track with my workout schedule. I usually devote an hour a day to some form of exercise or another (not including anything I do with my clients), but it has been seriously hard to make the time lately!
So to keep things interesting and to fit my exercise in with the time I have, I've decided to try something a little different than what I'm used to. As we all know the internet is full of sites with useful fitness information (including yours truly), so I've compiled a list of my 10 favourite and will do a different one each day. Here's the first four I've done as of today**:
Health.com's Burn 350 cals in under 30 min Workout - so far I've liked this one the best as it incorporates HIIT training (combining fast bursts of strength and cardio to keep your heart rate changing).
Free Workouts Guide Full Body Circuit - Advanced - don't mind the animations, they're pretty hokey! Not my favourite, but it still got the job done.
Experience Life Mag's Squeeze it in Strength Workout - this one's complete with a warm-up and focuses on strength only.
WebMD's 30 minute workout with slideshow instructions - excellent for beginners, just be mindful of keeping your core engaged during all your exercises, but especially ones like deadlifts where you could really strain your lower back!
So in between each of these workouts, I had one day off wher I performed cardio only. It's EXTREMELY important to allow your muscles to recover between workouts, because that's when the magic happens! Lactic acid is broken down, the microscopic tears in your muscle are healed and your body starts taking on that new beautiful shape! If you're really not feeling up to even cardio, then even a simple brisk walk will do the trick. Keeping that body moving will help break that lactic acid down faster and help with a speedy recovery before your next workout!
This journey's been fun so far and even though some of the workouts are similar, it's always nice to have a workout provided by someone other than myself :)
As always, consult your doctor before starting any new exercise or diet plan and please remember that these workouts are simply what I'm doing with my free time, and are not meant to be taken as medical advice! Contact me for modifications to any of the exercises you see above.
**If you do plan on trying any of these workouts, remember to always start with a warm-up of 5-10 minutes including dynamic stretching so you can prepare those joints and muscles for what you're about to put them through. Also, finish off each workout with a nice long stretch to help speed the recovery process and keep you limber.
Yours in fitness,
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com
So to keep things interesting and to fit my exercise in with the time I have, I've decided to try something a little different than what I'm used to. As we all know the internet is full of sites with useful fitness information (including yours truly), so I've compiled a list of my 10 favourite and will do a different one each day. Here's the first four I've done as of today**:
Health.com's Burn 350 cals in under 30 min Workout - so far I've liked this one the best as it incorporates HIIT training (combining fast bursts of strength and cardio to keep your heart rate changing).
Free Workouts Guide Full Body Circuit - Advanced - don't mind the animations, they're pretty hokey! Not my favourite, but it still got the job done.
Experience Life Mag's Squeeze it in Strength Workout - this one's complete with a warm-up and focuses on strength only.
WebMD's 30 minute workout with slideshow instructions - excellent for beginners, just be mindful of keeping your core engaged during all your exercises, but especially ones like deadlifts where you could really strain your lower back!
So in between each of these workouts, I had one day off wher I performed cardio only. It's EXTREMELY important to allow your muscles to recover between workouts, because that's when the magic happens! Lactic acid is broken down, the microscopic tears in your muscle are healed and your body starts taking on that new beautiful shape! If you're really not feeling up to even cardio, then even a simple brisk walk will do the trick. Keeping that body moving will help break that lactic acid down faster and help with a speedy recovery before your next workout!
This journey's been fun so far and even though some of the workouts are similar, it's always nice to have a workout provided by someone other than myself :)
As always, consult your doctor before starting any new exercise or diet plan and please remember that these workouts are simply what I'm doing with my free time, and are not meant to be taken as medical advice! Contact me for modifications to any of the exercises you see above.
**If you do plan on trying any of these workouts, remember to always start with a warm-up of 5-10 minutes including dynamic stretching so you can prepare those joints and muscles for what you're about to put them through. Also, finish off each workout with a nice long stretch to help speed the recovery process and keep you limber.
Yours in fitness,
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)