January 15, 2014
#SnowDayChallenge: Bodyweight Circuit Training for Cardio
Most people will do weights, running and or an additional form of cardio to tick the fitness boxes: Build muscle, burn fat, increase endurance and cardiovascular conditioning.
But if you are like me and do not have time why not workout with Bodyweight Circuits? It is an all in one workout package for lean muscle, strength, health and endurance. Another benefit is this workout can be done almost anywhere, anytime and all you need is yourself and a place of choice (at home, in a park etc.)
Example Bodyweight Circuit Workout
You'll need: Nothing!
http://youtu.be/7nCZDAFBzYA
Cardio Hiit Circuit
Remember today is your tomorrow you were worried about.
50 seconds workout and 10 seconds rest (excuse me for having a brain blond moment and saying 10 seconds work and 50 seconds rest, although it does sound great ;). After you finish the entire circuit, rest 45 to 60 seconds, and then repeat the whole thing 3 to 5 more times (3 - 5 circuits total).
50 seconds Run
10 seconds pause
50 seconds Low Jumping Jacks
10 seconds pause
50 seconds Power Jumps from Low
10 seconds pause
50 seconds V push ups
10 seconds pause
50 seconds Run and 4 Lunges
10 seconds pause
50 seconds 8 Pushups and 8 Mt Climbers
As you can see this routine works every muscle in your body as well as you heart, lungs, etc.
If you are not used to this type of training break in slowly but you will be surprised at how fast both your strength and endurance increase.