As the year is rolling down, I figured I'd recap to you all my favorite workout routines that I've found from free online resources. I'm always a fan of super efficient, intense, fat-blasting exercises that you can do almost anywhere. So what are you waiting for??
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Men's Health "The Spartacus Workout 2.0" Men and women alike can burn hundreds of calories in under 30 minutes with this workout, but it is critical that you keep yourself to the very short rest times to make the most of this workout. |
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Tone It Up's Fat Blasting Stair Circuit This one is a killer interval workout that no one can have the excuse to not be able to execute. These chicks are more then just a pretty face - they know their stuff. |
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Fitness Magazine's Cross-Train Cardio Challenge Would you rather put on 4 layers of clothing and run outside in 20 degree weather than be confined to an indoors treadmill for 30 minutes? If yes, this is the workout for you. Even my workout ADD was able to stay interested with this routine, plus - I didn't have to almost loose my fingers to frostbite! |
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Men's Health's Two Workouts in One It is my BIGGEST pet peeve to watch people strength train with long idle rests between sets. Keep moving during these rests and you can double your calorie burn in the same amount of time! The moves they suggest here are fantastic and are sure to increase your sweat factor. |
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Women's Health Magazine's Om Alone: At-Home Yoga Workout Now that I'm on the yoga bandwagon I know that with my workout habits and naturally super tight muscles, I really shouldn't go a week without it. I really wish they had this workout in a smoother format, but if you've ever practiced yoga before, this is a great at home alternative if you can't get into the studio. |
Above all - remember to push yourself. Again, you've already done the hard part of getting your gym clothes on and getting your butt out the door, now kick your butt! You should be sweating through yout shirt, struggling for air at times, and feel legit tired when you're done. If you're not, add some weight, do 5 more reps, go 60 seconds longer, shorten your rest periods, add another set...
Don't make excuses. Get out of your comfort zone.
I have to admit, some of the above workout routines aren't in the most ideal format. If there are any exercises in the above workouts you'd like a little more clarification on just comment below and I'll make an upcoming blog post dedicated to it!
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