Another 6 minute workout

Energy Bulletin


A few weeks back, actually about 6, we ran through the idea that you could always find the time to exercise. I told you that all excuses are equal and that only the lazy, not the busy find constant excuses not to exercise.

Actually I didn't really say that but I should have ;o)

It has actually been very interesting getting the feedback from that Energy Bulletin. One lady actually called me to ask what she was doing wrong because it took her nearly 20 minutes to get through the entire sequence. After running through the routine with her I told her that she had done nothing wrong except left it a little too long between exercise sessions. Like 10 years too long. I asked her to keep working away and to time each session to measure her improvement.

Would you believe as of last Monday she had reduced her time down to 9 minutes and 22 seconds. That's a huge improvement over a very short space of time. It's not quite 6 minutes but my guess is that after completing this next 4-6 week challenge she will be able to squeeze another few minutes off her time, no worries at all.

Are you ready for another 6 minute (or so) workout? Here it is.

Warm up by going for a 3 minute walk. I want you to time yourself and walk As Fast As You Can. Don't run mind. Hard, eh?

Warmer? If not do one more round.

Now, here we go.

Round 1

Star Jumps x 20 (low impact version is alternate toe taps, L & R count as one)
Squats x 15
Star Jumps x 15
Push ups x 15
Star Jumps x 10
Lunges x 15 (L & R)
Star Jumps x 5
Crunches x 15

You have 8.32 seconds to grab a drink, quickly now... then,

Round 2

Knees Up x 20 (R elbow to L knee and then L elbow to R Knee = 1 Rep)
Squats x 10
Knees Up x 15
Push ups x 10
Knees Up x 10
Lunges x 10 (L & R)
Knees Up x 5
Crunches x 10

Having practiced the water pit stop you only need 6.9 seconds this time...

Round 3

X-country Ski x 20 (Alternate L & R foot forward and back in a hoping scissor action keeping weight even on both feet when you land, if you can't hop you can alternate heels forward for low impact)
Squats x 5
X-country Ski x 15
Push ups x 5
X-country Ski x 10
Lunges x 5 (L & R)
X-country Ski x 5
Crunches x 5

Finish...

What was your time? Record it and try and better it next time.

Try this Mon-Wed and Fri for 4 weeks.

E mail me your results as you go.

duncan