I missed yesterday's workout and by the time this evening (Friday) rolled around, I wasn't feeling all that up to exercise. Today was such a gorgeous day out and I had all the condo windows open while I sat reading one of my texts for school. Couple that lovely breeze with a tall glass of lemonade (that I was unfortunately lacking) and exercise was the last thing on my mind. But I went onto Zuzana's site anyway in the hopes of picking a routine for tomorrow and I was reminded of my promise to myself. Before I knew it, I'd set my interval timer and was off to the races.
I don't know what it is about Bodyrock workouts, but they are more tiring than anything I've ever done at the gym. I think the one thing I like most about them is the amount of change within a single routine - by the time you're bored and tired with one thing, you're on to something new.
The Abs Assassin workout is, in my opinion, moderately intense. I have weak back and stomach muscles so the leg lifts in particular proved challenging. That said, the tiring part of the workout are the intervals and it's up to you to push yourself. I was sweating after my first set of intervals and every time I thought I was tired I told myself to go just a bit longer.
Tomorrow I'm heading off to the park. I may do my entire routine there or just walk the dog trails before heading home to work out. We are very fortunate to live within minutes of one of the largest parks in Canada. Urban greenspace is an incredibly wonderful thing - I don't know why more people don't take advantage of it!
This routine consists of the following*:
Modifications:
2. I did ten reps as described. The remaining twenty consisted of leg lift/star crunch combos (w/ no butt lift).
*Description courtesy of Bodyrock.tv
I don't know what it is about Bodyrock workouts, but they are more tiring than anything I've ever done at the gym. I think the one thing I like most about them is the amount of change within a single routine - by the time you're bored and tired with one thing, you're on to something new.
The Abs Assassin workout is, in my opinion, moderately intense. I have weak back and stomach muscles so the leg lifts in particular proved challenging. That said, the tiring part of the workout are the intervals and it's up to you to push yourself. I was sweating after my first set of intervals and every time I thought I was tired I told myself to go just a bit longer.
Tomorrow I'm heading off to the park. I may do my entire routine there or just walk the dog trails before heading home to work out. We are very fortunate to live within minutes of one of the largest parks in Canada. Urban greenspace is an incredibly wonderful thing - I don't know why more people don't take advantage of it!
This routine consists of the following*:
- High Knees with (or without) jump rope – Tabata (4 minutes of 10 second rest interval and 20 second of maximum effort)
- Leg lift, Star Crunch, and Butt Lift as one rep – 30 reps.
- Jumping Jacks with (or without) jump rope – Tabata
- Side Plank Lift – 25 reps on each side
- Scissors with (or without) jump rope – Tabata
- 6. One Leg bridge, One leg lift, and toe touch
Modifications:
2. I did ten reps as described. The remaining twenty consisted of leg lift/star crunch combos (w/ no butt lift).
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