This month I chose 4 exercises that are complex in nature, as I usually do, to maximize your opportunity to burn more Calories in less time. Complex does not mean complicated. In layman’s terms it describes a movement that requires several groups of muscles to work at the same time.
This months exercises for the 10 Minute Whole Body Workout:
- Standing Chest Press
- Standing Rows
- Lateral Bridge
- Jumping Jacks
Perform 15 repetitions of each exercise as many times as you can in 10 minutes. Done.
For this workout I have chosen exercise bands for external resistance. The bands I use are from PerformBetter.com and for good reason. Not all exercise bands are created equal. I have used and will only use this type of professional band for two reasons:
- They are tough. You can cut or rip part of these bands and they will not snap! They last a long time. The bands I use in most of my exercise videos are over 6 years old and they are the same ones I use with my in home clients.
- Resistance. You can go as heavy as 100 lbs of resistance in each hand with black exercise bands – only from Perform Better.
Exercise bands can go anywhere and they travel easily. They come with a door anchor that simply slides into the hindge side of any door. Close the door and you are all set! I love using exercise bands as well because there is so much variety, they are “easy” on the joints and you can get a killer workout with them!
Workout for 10 minutes. Use exercise bands. Win.
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
“Never Have to Start an Exercise Program Again”
February 17, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I just started a interval training program. It’s been about 2 weeks and now my left shoulder is starting to bother me a bit. It feels like i’m overworking my rotator cuff. Could the resistance bands be aggrevating my shoulder? what are your thoughts?
GrafATA!