Friday 16 May 2014

3 Fast Fitness Workouts: Ideal for the Weekend

Finally the sun has come out in London so I thought we'd put together some quick and easy fresh air fitness ideas for everyone who's planning to get outside and get in shape this weekend - wherever you may be.

These three workout options are all very simple and require minimal kit.  They're also extremely time-efficient so there's no excuse for not fitting them into your weekend.

Workout 1
For those who like running
Kit required: Just yourself

  • Walk / run to your local park
  • Run for 5-minutes
  • Sprint for 30-seconds
  • Squats x 20
  • Lunges x 20
  • Run for 5-minutes
  • Sprint for 30-seconds
  • Squat jumps x 20
  • Wide leg squats x 20
  • Run for 5-minutes
  • Run as fast as you can maintain for 1-minute
  • Run at an easy pace for 3-minutes
  • Run as fast as you can maintain for 1-minute
  • Run at an easy pace for 3-minutes
  • Run / walk home

Workout 2
For those who don't like running
Kit required: Skipping Rope, Park Bench, Exercise or Play area with Pull Up Bar

  • Walk to your local park 
  • Skip x 50
  • Bench dips x 15
  • Lunges with foot on the bench x 15
  • Skip x 75
  • Press ups on the bench x 15
  • Squats x 15
  • Skip x 100
  • Short rest
  • Skip x 100
  • Short rest
  • Skip x 100
  • Press ups on the bench x 15
  • Pull ups x 15
  • Skip x 100
  • Walk home


Workout 3
For those who are really pushed for time
Kit required: Resistance Band

  • Run to your local park
  • Run as fast as you can maintain for 3-minutes
  • Squat jumps x 15
  • Press ups x 15
  • Lunge jumps x 15
  • Shoulder raises with the band x 15
  • Run as fast as you can maintain for 3-minutes
  • Walking lunges x 20
  • Bicep curls with the band x 15
  • Wide leg squats x 15
  • Triceps extensions with the band x 15
  • Run as fast as you can maintain for 3-minutes
  • Run home




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