What is your goal?

This blog is for the self starter who is looking to get back into shape or maybe get in shape for the first time! You are never too old or too out of shape to improve your health, strength, and self confidence. If your goal is to lose weight or increase general fitness and well being, this is the blog for you. If you already have a solid training background and are looking for more intense training, check out my other blog at http://anthonysunconventionaltraining.blogspot.com/. Physician's exercise approval is advised before beginning any exercise program.































































Monday, February 14, 2011

NO Equipment needed - Bodyweight ONLY workout routine

Questions about the exercises?  Check out my videos.

Stretch

Warm-up:
  • burpees x 25
  • rest until breathing returns to normal
  • repeat 3 times (75 total reps)
Workout:
  • prisoner squats x 25
  • push-ups x 20
  • lunges x 16 (8 each leg)
  • pull-ups or body rows x 10
  • plank (hold for 1 minute)
  • REPEAT as many times as you can in 20 minutes
Stretch

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

30 minute TOTAL BODY workout - TOAST

Stretch

Warm-up:
  • mountain climbers or kettlebell swings x 25
  • rest 30-90 seconds (when breathing returns to normal)
  • repeat (50 total reps)
Workout:
  • kettlebell clean x 10 each side
  • kettlebell rows x 10 each side
  • kettlebell lunges x 10 each side
  • kettlebell presses (military) x 10 each side
  • kettlebell squat x 10
  • rest 90-120 seconds
  • Complete as many rounds as you can in 20 minutes
Stretch

Friday, January 21, 2011

Burn Baby Burn (calories that is)

Stretch

Warm-up:
  • burpees x 25
  • rest 30-90 seconds
  • 3 rounds
Workout:
  • kettlebell swings x 10
  • kettlebell presses (military) x 10 (5 each side)
  • kettlebell lunges x 10 (5 each leg)
  • kettlebell rows x 10 each side
  • kettlebell squats x 10
  • kettlebell cleans x 10
  • mountain climbers x 20 (10 each side)
  • push-ups x 20
  • Complete as many rounds as you can in 20 minutes (rest as needed)
Stretch

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Upper body strength and endurance workout

Stretch

Warm-up:
  • choose one: burpees, jump rope, or kettlebell snatches for 5 minutes
  • rest as needed (push yourself, but be smart)
Workout:
  • kettlebell get-ups x 3 each side
  • rest 1-3 minutes
  • complete 4 rounds
  • pull-ups (as many as you can do - cheat if you need to or do kettlebell single arm rows instead)
  • rest 2-4 minutes
  • complete 3 rounds
  • push-ups (as many as you can do with strict form)
  • rest 2-4 minutes
  • complete 3 rounds
  • kettlebell single arm presses (military style press) x 5 each side
  • rest 3-5 minutes
  • complete 3 rounds
Stretch

Friday, January 7, 2011

The Best Training for Muscle Mass for Beginners

I strongly advise any beginner to get a seasoned lifter or trainer to show you the proper mechanics of each lift listed in this article, and I also strongly recommend stretching before and after EVERY workout.

This article provides great advice for beginners wishing to become MONSTERS: Muscle Mass for beginners