Monday, July 28, 2008

Circuit Training Workout

Try the following outdoor workout to boost your energy and metabolism. You can burn several hundred calories with this high energy, multi-activity workout. Self-monitor your exertion level by aiming for a 7 on a scale of 1-10. Adjust the intensity based on how you feel. Ready, set, go!

Minutes Activity
10 Warm up: Slow jog or power-walk
5 Step-ups* on high curb, flat bench or stairs; alternate two minute step-ups with a set of 10-20 pushups
2 Power walk
1 Jumping jacks
2 Slow jog
5 Sprints: 20 steps followed by one minute recovery jog; Alternate sprints (increasing each time by 10 steps) with recovery jog
1 Jumping jacks
2 Power walk
** Repeat sequence IF you are at a higher fitness level
5 Cool down: easy walk and gentle stretches

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