Workouts for the on-the-go executive.
Workouts for the on-the-go executive.
THE WORKOUT
01 Squat jumps (30s)
02 T-Push up (30s)
03 Side plank (30s)
04 Alt jumping lunges (30s)
05 Towel pull-ups/rows (30s)
This is an improvised version of the row exercise that you can perform at home, in the office or in your hotel room. Take a bath towel and spread it flat over the top of a door and shut the door tightly, ensuring that the towel is secured and firmly in place.
Incline your body at an angle so that your feet are facing the door, with your upper body leaning away as you hold onto the ends of the towel firmly with both hands. Focus on your upper body strength and pull yourself up in consistent row movements.
06 Front leaning rest into elbow/low plank (30s)
Repeat these 6 exercises in this sequence, 3 times, for a total of 15 minutes.
15sec breaks in between each exercise.
OVERVIEW
This workout is ideal for the jet-setting executive who shuffles between international meetings. Insufficient sleep paired with irregular mealtimes can result in you packing on the pounds quickly, if left unchecked. Apart from focusing on your core and entire upper and lower body, the routine will improve your overall strength, stamina and help reduce overall body fat. Designed to accommodate the office, hotel or home setting, this workout eliminates any excuse you have for not exercising, whether it’s just before you tuck into breakfast or in between meetings.
THE WARM-UP, 5MIN
01 Lizard stretch (30s per side)Assume a lunge position with your right knee forward while keeping arms on the inside of legs. Right knee should be slightly outside of right shoulder and palms should be directly below shoulders for good support. Lower left knee to ground. Keep chest up and shift weight forward to increase stretch.
02 Pigeon stretch (30s per side)Assume a downward dog position with your knees right below your hips and your hands slightly ahead of your shoulders. Bring right leg forward in a 90 degree angle - your right shin should be parallel to your hips – and lower torso into a seated position. Your left leg is fully extended behind you. Try to keep your spine long.
03 Glute bridge hold (30s) Repeat twice, for a total of 5min.
07 Burpees (30s)08 Rest (60s) Repeat these 8 exercises in this sequence, 4 times, for a total of 20min.
05 Deep breathing (60s)
CLASS INTRO, 5MIN
High knees, glute stretches, push-ups and hip thrusters
9 exercises set up across 3 “pods”. Each pod has 3 exercises.
EXERCISE 3: Rip 60 plyometric lunges (4 x 20s on, 10s off)
Plyometric lungesStand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right foot. Begin exercise by lowering body down until your forward thigh (right thigh) is parallel to the ground and back knee is almost touching the ground. As soon as you reach this point, “explode” back up as high as you can off the ground. Land softly on your feet with a bend in your knees, immediately drop back down into a lunge and “explode” back up. Repeat movement while alternating between legs.Repeat above for 2 laps and proceed to Pods 2 and 3.1min water break between each pod. Pods 2 and 3 follow a similar time format but with 3 different exercises in each pod.
Light full-body stretches
Light full-body stretches
01 Clean and Jerk, with kettlebell (Substitutes: barbell or dumb-bell)Firmly grip kettlebell by the handle with one hand. Raise and rest it on your upper chest, just below the collar bone, as you straighten your knees, rotating your wrist so the palm faces forward. Keeping your torso upright and bending the knees, swing the bell between your legs. Immediately straighten your knees and bring the bell back to resting position on your shoulder. Dip knees. Jump while raising the kettlebell overhead in a 12 o’clock position to a lockout, using your body’s momentum to move the weight. Bring the bell back to resting position on your shoulder.100 reps per arm with proper technique observed.
Light full-body stretches
