Bored? Mix it up!
Brian January 20th, 2009
Nobody should ever be “bored” when it comes to their exercise routine. There are an infinite number of routines that can be devised to keep from getting bored while still getting an effective training session. If you currently only do aerobic based training or only strength training then you are missing out on almost half of your possible options. Below are some different training options to try.
Routine # 234 (C)
- Treadmill sprint: 30 seconds at 8-10 mph
- Walking Lunges: 20 steps
- Push-ups: 10 reps
- Pull-ups: 10 reps
- Russian Twists: 50 reps
- Single arm overhead dumbbell press: 10 reps/side
- Dips: 10 reps
- Rest 1-2 minutes and repeat 3 times
Routine #461 (C)
- Punching bag combinations: 30-45 seconds
- Bodyweight squats: 20 reps
- Dumbbell push-ups and row (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vShvVGKc31o): 10 reps each side
- V-ups: 12-15 reps
- Alternating DB curl: 10 reps
- Overhead dumbbell extension: 10 reps
- Rest 1-2 minutes and repeat 3 times
Routine # 1,256 (S)
- Squat: 5-8 reps
- Incline DB press: 5-8 reps
- Cable row: 5-8 reps
- Military press: 5-8 reps
- Rest 2 minutes and repeat 2-3 times
Routine #1 (S)
- Deadlift: 3-5 reps
- Standing OH press: 5-8 reps
- Bench press: 5-8 reps
- Dumbbell row: 5-8 reps
- Rest 2 minutes and repeat 2-3 times
** (S)= Strength focus, (C)= Conditioning focus
These sessions can be very taxing so start slowly and modify the rest periods to your tolerance.
In Strength,
Brian