First let me say Turbulence Training is not for everyone. Obviously if you are going to do shorter workouts, the intensity is going to have to be increased. Having said that, a shorter, more intense workout is actually more effective.
Let's use an example. If you jog, to switch over to a shorter workout, simply add sprints. Warm up for 5 minutes. Sprint for 20 seconds, then jog to recover. Maybe a minute at first but cut it down to 40 seconds if possible. Do this 8 times, then do your cool down and go home.
Yep - that's it but you will need to work up to that. You better check with a doctor first to be certain you can handle the higher intensity.
This works with more than just running. Head over to Turbulence Training and check it out.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Exercise Using Bands
Working out with bands is extremely effective, not to mention the convenience and low cost. You do need to use high quality bands and I can very highly recommend Bodylastics. Very, very durable and unbeleiveably low cost. I use them along with my chin up bar, dumbbells and exercise ball to get a terrific workout. I actually only do a few dumbbell exercises now since I got the bands.
I'm going to start focusing on these effective ways to workout at home because you can set up a home gym that won't cost you a lot and will pretty much cover all your exercise needs.
Here is a band exercise to get you started.
1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and at a staggered stance.
2) Step onto middle of tubing with back foot or both feet.
3) Start position: Grasp handles with underhand grip (palms facing forward) with arms hanging down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides.
4) Flex at the elbows and curl handles up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement.
5) Return to start position.
6) Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving.
I'm going to start focusing on these effective ways to workout at home because you can set up a home gym that won't cost you a lot and will pretty much cover all your exercise needs.
Here is a band exercise to get you started.
1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and at a staggered stance.
2) Step onto middle of tubing with back foot or both feet.
3) Start position: Grasp handles with underhand grip (palms facing forward) with arms hanging down at sides. Elbows should be close to sides.
4) Flex at the elbows and curl handles up to approximately shoulder level. Keep elbows close to sides throughout movement.
5) Return to start position.
6) Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position throughout movement. Shoulders should be stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly - only the elbow joint should be moving.
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