Minimal time training does not mean minimal effort. Far from it.
You will understand what I mean when you first try this routine.
The routine consists of 3 non consecutive days a week training, for the experiment we used Mon/Wed/Fri.
Monday and Friday workouts were identical: the 50 burpee challenge. It's exactly as it sounds, 50 burpees, as fast as possible. All burpees must include a press up & a jump.
Wednesday workouts were tabata Kettlebell swings. (20seconds working, 10seconds resting, repeated for 8 rounds)
When all 8 rounds were able to be completed with no stops during the 20 seconds, a heavier Kettlebell was used the next session.
These workouts were brief, yet very intense, so my colleague made sure he warmed up before starting.
As with all workouts, progress is the most important thing, so record keeping is essential.
How much progress was made?
Well in 6 weeks, his burpee time reduced from 3:48, right down to 1:22, and his Kettlebell weight rose from 20kg, up to 55kg!!
Pretty amazing for less than 12 min effort each week!
You can only expect to make this sort of progress if you give it EVERYTHING you have got.
I am not saying this routine will make you an endurance athlete, but it will improve your explosive power and cardio.
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Thanks for reading
John
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