Showing posts with label get in shape fast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label get in shape fast. Show all posts

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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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Beat the Clock Part 10


Looking for some time-saving tips to get you in shape fast? Look no further than the January issue of Men's Running Magazine where you'll find the latest instalment of our Beat the Clock series, including:

  • A quick healthy snack
  • A 20-minute workout
  • A speedy strategy for fast fitness
  • Advice for staying healthy during a busy day
  • How to focus your training for consistent results
  • Easy ways to test your fitness progress

To read the previous instalment of Beat the Clock, click here.

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