Fitness Tip of the Day: Wednesday's Wild/Warrior Workout -- Spartan 500

The movie "300" is one of my sons' favorite movies.  I'm not into the blood and guts aspect of this movie, but I do have to say, the Spartans are ripped!!!

Today's workout from FitnessBlender is called Spartan 500.  It is a 500 repetition workout that consists of 5 exercises doing 10 reps each for 10 rounds.  It is about 17 minutes long.   No extra equipment is needed.

There is no warm up or cooldown provided, so please do those on your own.  Again, you can find these videos lower down on the right side bar (do the full body stretch, but walk around a bit first to bring your heart rate down).

Fitness Tip of the Day: Tuesday's Trunk and Core - BeFit in 90 -- Day 34

For today's workout, I chose to post Day 34 of the BeFit in 90 program.

As usual, it consists of four videos.  It includes an abs and arms section and a cardio booster, both are important when your goal is stronger and more toned abs.  You've got to burn the fat that's covering the muscles underneath!  This picture says it all!!!

Video 1 is your 4 minute warm up (which I've posted before):

Video 2 is 10 minutes long and is entitled Six Pack Abs and Arms:

Video 3 is also 10 minutes long and is entitled Cardio Booster:

Video 4 is your 9-1/2 minute Sports Stretch:

Fitness Tip of the Day: Monday's Muscle Work --Power Step, Bi's, Tri's and Thighs

I teach a lot of step classes.  I'm kind of sad that the trend is fading in most health clubs and fitness centers.  It is a great piece of equipment that provides a great workout.  I'm glad though that some of the interval classes still incorporate it for some exercises.

Today's video is from RealFitTV.  It is a 40 minute workout that incorporates the step in both cardio and strength training sections.

If you don't have a step, you can do the entire workout on the floor.  Some of the lifts can be done off of a bottom stair if you want to make it a bit more challenging.  The step actually makes push ups easier, the higher your upper body is, the easier they are.  So you can always do these up against a wall if the floor version is too advanced.  Make sure to keep your elbows close to your body--these push ups are focusing on your triceps more than your pecs, even though they are working as well.

You don't have to use plates, you can use hand weights for the bicep work.

I couldn't get the video to show up right here, but here's a link that will take you directly to the workout:

Power Step: Bi's, Tri's and Thighs