This is part 1 of a new 40 minute home workout series. I have stopped going to the gym now completely. First of all it’s expensive, and secondly it eats up a lot of time. It’s not just the time in the gym – it’s getting there and back and the time in the change room etc. I’m also just completely bored with the gym. I don’t feel inspied there at all right now. The good news is that you don’t have to go to the gym to get a really good workout.

The first set is made of 40 half way down squats and 40 reps of chest presses. The second set is again 40 half way down squats but this time at much slower pace, and the same amount of chest presses done in slow pace as well. In the last set I am doing 40 mini squats – starting with my thighs parallel to the floor and moving only half way up, and 40 half way up chest presses.

There are a few important points to remember if you want to get the best results from this workout. First, it’s only 40 minutes, so you have to keep moving. The breaks come at the end of each combo – and then just give yourself enough time to wipe off the sweat and get a drink of water. Keep focused on what you are doing. If you are working your legs, visualize your muscles working and see the changes you want to achieve happening in your mind’s eye. There have been all kinds of studies about the power of creative visualization. Remember that your thoughts have power – don’t let them wander. Keep your mind clear, and your attention on your body.

My Best,

Zuzana.