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Showing posts with label H.I.T.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label H.I.T.. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Workout Routine Part 3: Total Body

Today, there are so many Total Body Circuit training programs around. All routine are meant to target the anaerobic system and to get you in and out of the gym. Crossfit and H.I.T. are the most popular Total Body training workouts around. They have become so popular that a national competition has sprung out from this “The Crossfit Games”

The jury is still out on this type of training, people argue that it’s too stressful on the body being that it’s keeps you in at anaerobic state for 10 to 30 minutes targeting mainly sugar and little fat. I like to suggest that it’s a good combination to add to anyone’s weekly workout routine. In my opinion, gym goers should mix their workouts up, targeting multiple energy systems. This will only improve of fitness.

This brings me to today’s Mayday workout. Today I will introduce to you something that physical therapist have been doing with that client for years “Functional Training”. It’s has all of the element of H.I.T training and multiple exercises like crossfit,The difference is that functional training involves mainly weight bearing activities targeted at core muscles of the abdomen and lower back  targets. I like to add my own ingredients to this unique training style.

July 10 - Function Circuit*

1) Single Leg Bosu Ball Balance

2) Kettlebell Swings

3) Side Planks

4) Renegade Push-ups

5) Standing Shoulder Press

6) Standing Cable Abdominal Twist

7) Single Arm Rows

8) Jump Rope

*Three 1 minute rounds with 20 sec rest between each exercise, 1:30 minute between each round

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Channing "Chan" Tatum: Your Favorite Celebrity's Training Program"

And we’re back!!! From a week long commercial break and now that we’re back, it’s time to bring you the latest Celebrity Fitness Program. Now, this week’s program is special. It’s about a guy that I just so happen to be friends with. We go all the way back to playing high school football together. He has had great success in his career and he’s blowing up the big screen right now. My boy Chan better known as Channing Tatum.

Chan has always been an athlete, so getting into shape isn’t a problem for him. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t work hard in the gym. As for most movie stars, Chan tends to train for the parts he plays. My research shows that the majority of his training is H.I.T., High Intensity Training similar to crossfit, according to hubpages.com. His workouts are with short breaks, an increased heart rate and timed. Chan’s workouts are usually completed in under 30 minutes.

The program used for Mr. Tatum’s regimen is total body base, with no emphasis on isolated training. It calls for a 3 to 1 workout week ratio. So ladies and gents here’s an example by trainer William J Harris of the method that Channing Tatum A.K.A Magic Mike’s could use:

Workout Routine*
  • Day 1 - 6 sets
    • 10 pull-ups
    • 30 kettlebell swings
    • 50 walking lunge steps.

  • Day 2 - 6 sets
    • 150 rope skips
    • 15 clean and jerks.

  • Day 3 - 5 sets
    • 100 mountain climbers
    • 75 push-ups,
    • 50 sit-ups
    • 25 box jumps.

*This is to be executed as fast as possible

Constantly check your form doing this style of workout. It’s a great H.I.T workout for those who are looking to get in and out of the gym.

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