The 50's are a sandwich generation of fitness; we don't want to work out like we did 15, 10 or even 5 years ago, yet we aren't ready for the "senior" classes either. I'm revamping this blog to be a blend of health and fitness tips that I hope all of you "fiftysomethings" will find helpful. ***I am not a doctor or nutritionist. Please consult your physician before performing any exercises or following any tips shown on this blog.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday's Total Body/Cardio -- Printable Circuit Workout
Instead of a video, I thought I'd post a printable workout for you to take with you wherever you do your workout. It's a 3x3 format--three circuits of three exercises (10 reps each) that you repeat three times. You will need a set of dumbbells and a mat or carpeted area for the workout. It comes from PopSugar.
To save and print out the workout, right click the picture, click on save image as and save it to your computer. You can then open up the picture in whatever program you use and print it out from there.
Do a warm up first. Remember, you can always make a move low impact by eliminating the jump, but if you do that, then you have to make the move BIG and dynamic, but controlled.
FYI-- a Gate Swing is a jumping squat--jump the feet out wide landing low and jump the feet back in coming up tall. To modify this move, alternate taking big steps out to the side to make the squat position (shown in the photo) and then come back tall in the center.
If the Dumbbell Crossover Punch is too difficult, try eliminating the weights, or stay in the seated position throughout the exercise.
Don't forget to cool down and stretch afterward.
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