Summer is here and its time to hit the beach to have some fun while soaking up the sun and spending time to family and friends. It is not too late to tone up for the bathing suit and strengthen up to carry all the extra goodies a beach trip may entail. So, let’s get started with a fun, efficient and effective Total Gym routine focusing on the upper body. The workout is designed to harness the position and incline, all while creating movements that build from isolation into more compound movements.
For the beginner, perform each movement for 20-30 seconds with 0 to 30 second rest. You can perform one or two sets per body position, or flow through the entire routine then repeat according to the time you have available. The entire routine performed one time through is about 20-30 minutes depending on rest and transition times needed. This workout can be done 3-4 times a week.
To achieve faster results, on your off days incorporate 20-40 minutes of moderate to high intensity cardio. On days you are strengthening, you can begin or end with a 10-20-minute mild to moderate cardio routine or infuse 2-5-minute bouts of cardio between body positions.
For the beginner, perform each movement for 20-30 seconds with 0 to 30 second rest. You can perform one or two sets per body position, or flow through the entire routine then repeat according to the time you have available. The entire routine performed one time through is about 20-30 minutes depending on rest and transition times needed. This workout can be done 3-4 times a week.
To achieve faster results, on your off days incorporate 20-40 minutes of moderate to high intensity cardio. On days you are strengthening, you can begin or end with a 10-20-minute mild to moderate cardio routine or infuse 2-5-minute bouts of cardio between body positions.
