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 By: Dr. David Ryan
Aerobic training is an essential part of your clients' overall conditioning to make you a better trainer. Cardio burnout is very real and the fact is we all do not live in sunny southern California. Three inches of ice can alter your outdoor cardio schedule - another half hour on that treadmill seems like a death sentence. Making the most of your cardio relates to being diversified in your training and one option is doing something completely different. Instead of sitting on that bike, instead of running/walking on the treadmill, instead of using the elliptical machine; try something completely different. Boot camp training is the optimum training for intensity and also requires minimum room and virtually no equipment.
You can do this training in the back yard, your bed room, hotel room, living room, kitchen, basement, garage, office, etc. Moving some items around is a great way to clear some room and also make some extra room to provide for more diversity. The room should be clear of small items and slippery surfaces. The area is best if you can find an area where you can reach your arms out and over your head that leaves you clear of other objects.
This takes some basic guidelines, but after your get some simple movements, adding to them is fun. Basic exercises are:
Other exercises with simple equipment are:
Taking this to the next level includes the idea of idea of using things around your home to alter your exercises. Examples are:
More intense exercises include:
The idea is your can use your imagination and vary the intensity of the exercise by using various types of exercises.
Managing your workout is simple and only takes a few seconds to plan out. Going into the program with some pre-thinking results in a more organized workout that "flows" better and can give you more out of your entire workout experience. Have stations ready for the exercise and any equipment should be in place (i.e. have dumbbells ready for shoulder press).
Start off by making up a workout that warms up the whole body. Using simple jogging moves or even involving some cardio equipment allows for some low intensity warm-up exercises. Examples are walking up and down some stairs. Jogging in place for five minutes, swimming, walking at a faster pace, can warm up your whole body and result in a body that is ready to move onto the next step. Once your body is warmed up, the next step is to stretch out the muscles.
I am not going to waste your time going over stretches, but keep some basics in mind.
Begin your program by doing three to five stations that are in some pre-designed order. Example: Jumping jacks, push-ups, squats without weight and front kicks, leg raises.
Have some continuous exercise that will involve repetitive motion for five to ten minutes. Example: Quicker paced jog, quicker paced exercise bike, bear crawl if you really want intensity.
Usually this phase comprised of three to five exercises performed in any given order. These exercises are usually more intense than those used in the first phase. Examples: Jump squats with a small ball, clapping pushups, standing lunges while holding two small dumbbells, bent-kneed sit-ups, Pilates table position.
The intensity of the exercise is determined by the duration of each station. Begin by doing each station for 15 seconds, then do 30 seconds on the next set and finally 45-60 seconds on the final set. The rest time is equal to the duration of the exercise time. Consider that you can calmly do these jump squats or perform them in very fast sequence. The intensity that you perform is directly related to how intense the exercise becomes.
The best part of the boot camp program is from the diversity of training options. You can use this on vacation, during bad weather or anytime you would like to add some diversity to your training program. When you vary the intensity and duration of exercise, you will maximize the aerobic stimulation to all parts of your body, not just your legs. Have fun - be creative. Recommend this article to a friend by e-mail here! Visitor Reviews Of This Article!
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