Maybe it's my ADD but most traditional cardio just doesn't do it for me. Especially if I'm inside on a machine. That, and my knowledge of the human body and exercise science, are why I love this sequence! It builds muscle, boosts mobility, AND gets your heart rate up. It’s great by itself at home, or as a warm-up in the gym. Try it out for #FridayFlow this week:
The plank and walk-out will strengthen your glutes, core, and shoulders. For a little extra boost you can really accentuate the plank by holding it for longer, and go slow with the walk-out. Of course, you can easily plug extra exercises into this as well, which I went over in the video.
The mountain climber and pigeon will improve your hip mobility and feel awesome. I could’ve turned this blog into a tirade against how most people in the gym butcher “mountain climbers”, but I’m here to help you.
By setting a timer (or putting on a song) so you do this for 3 minutes+ straight, you’ll notice your heart rate increase. That’s the cardio I mentioned in the headline. You can decide how long you do it for, and how many rounds. I don't know about you, but I'd rather do this for 10 minutes (with some rest breaks) than spend 10 minutes on a treadmill!
Regardless of how much you do, this is a great way to improve your full-body fitness. Just stay in control and pay attention to what you’re feeling for the most benefit. Mindlessly rushing through it takes away a lot of the benefit.
Have fun and do your best,