HIIT Cardio & Abs – 3/5

Cardio:
-3min walking (warm up)
-HIIT
     Inclined skipping
     Complete rest
     Inclined sprinting
     Complete rest
     Inclined walking
     ….repeat
-3 min walking (cool down)

Abs:
-Cable rope crunches
     superset with plank
-Hanging leg raises
     superset with hip twists
-Left side plank
     superset with right side plank

Dollar a Day Training: Downloadable
version includes time/incline/speed specifications for the cardio
workout as well as sets/reps and step by step instructions for the ab workout; I included my personal
training tips and exercise descriptions for the abs movements.
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For this week’s combo pack (meal plan & 5 workouts):

I love that moment when I lace up my gym shoes and dive into my workout. Too often, we make excuses about not having enough time to get to the gym. Yet, I find I am most productive, most energized, and most content after I workout. Instead of viewing a workout as an hour that takes away from your day, think of it as an hour that adds value to your day!

Gym Style Details:

Shoes: Nike Frees

Tip of the Day: Make a plan of attack for your workouts to be efficient and effective! A home-builder wouldn’t begin constructing a home without a blueprint, right?! Likewise, having a game plan of what your workout looks like will set you up for success in the gym. It may be surprising that the majority of my workouts are 45 minutes long. If I need it to be, I can complete a great workout in 35 minutes! The key for me is brainstorming prior to getting to the gym; I know which exercises I will be doing, which order I will do them in, whether or not I will add in cardio, etc. If things don’t go exactly as planned, I don’t stress, but I try to stick to my plan as best as possible. This leads to less standing around, and it keeps you focused and going =increased heart rate =better/faster results =less time in the gym =more time for other fun stuff. Try it out and see how much it adds to your workout!