Training idea: Circuit training

Photo: Sketch of man doing push up with feet on a ball.

Put your feet on a ball or table to make push ups harder.

Here’s a training workout that can be done indoors with the cold approaching. You have the choice of two circuits.

Do each circuit twice a few times during the week to keep you in shape through winter until you can get out there again.

Circuit 1

Barbell Squats

15 reps

Variation: Can hold dumbbells if no bar available

Hanging Leg Raises

10 reps

Variation: Lying on your back, lift both straight legs off the ground.

Dumbbell Bench Press

15 reps

Variation: Put your feet on a chair/table and do push ups.

Squat Jumps

15 reps

Plyometric Push Ups

(a push up with a clap as you lift your body off the ground)

10 reps

Repeat the circuit two more times, resting 1 minute between each set.

Circuit 2

Close Grip Chin Ups

10 reps

Variation: Try a lateral Pull Down if in a gym or with some Dumbbells do a bent over row.

Hanging Leg Raises

10 reps

Variation: Lying on your back, lift both straight legs off the ground

Dumbbell Lunges

15 reps

Variation: For an added challenge just hold one weight in one hand.

Split Lunges

10 reps each leg

Dumbbell One Arm Rows

10 reps

Repeat the circuit two more times, resting 1 minute between each set.

 

Enjoy!

Beyond Fitness Personal Training