Showing posts with label Circuit training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Circuit training. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Outdoor Circuit

The weather here in California has been beautiful the last few weeks, which has inspired me to take my workouts outdoors. I've been hiking, going on long walks to the Golden Gate Bridge, playing volleyball at the park, & doing circuits like the one below. Try taking your workout somewhere new this week!

10 exercises, 10 repetitions of each
1. Pushups 
2. Low Plank with hip rotation 
3. Sit ups 
4. Mountain climbers 
5. Burpees
6. Squats
7. Back lunges (reverse lunge) 
8. Broad jumps (squat jump for distance)
9. Floor jacks 
10. Plank alternating knee to elbow 

Friday, October 3, 2014

Squats: Good For Your Butt & Health

Squats are my hands down favorite exercise for more reasons than one. I want to share with you all the reasons you should consider squatting more:

1. Rounder butt: A butt that looks better in your Lululemon, your jeans, and naked!
2. Burn more calories doing squats than most exercises: Squats activate nearly all muscle groups and demands a whole lot from them to perform the exercise. (lift heavy to burn more)
3. Builds strength: In the quadriceps, core, back, hamstrings and calves.
4. Improved circulation: Squats increase blood flow, so say bye bye to cellulite!
5. Enhanced core strength: Abs are made in the kitchen, and while squatting. NOT by doing abs.
6. Improved flexibility: Helps range of motion.
7. Increased vertical jump: When you squat you extend your hips with power, which turns over in to your ability to create power in your vertical jump.
8. Bone density: You have "younger" bones and squats are better than calcium!
9. Knee injury prevention: A lot of people think squats are bad for your knees. WRONG, improper squats are bad for your knees. Squats help strengthen the muscles that stabilize your knee.
10. Posture: Doing a full squat while still maintaining the perfect posture will in turn help to correct your day to day posture.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Athletic Leg Workout

So you want athletic legs? My trick is to add in plyometric and cardio exercises in to my strength circuit. Why?

1. Burns more calories
2. Increases heart rate 
3. Kicks my butt 
4. Keeps the workout feeling athletic rather than standing around in a gym feeling bored waiting to start my next set
5. Makes me faster, stronger, and recover quicker.

Try this one out and tell me how your legs feel the next day. 

The goal is to get 5 rounds done as fast as possible. Right after you go through one time start right back up with your run. 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Turn it Up Tuesday Workout

Need a total body workout? Don't know what to do to be time efficient? Do this one ANYWHERE! 

Try to complete 3-8 rounds! 

Tell me how it goes! 

Thursday, August 28, 2014

MetCon via Thea

What's a MetCon?

The term "MetCon" became popular as CrossFit became popular. MetCon workouts have been around forever, and simply stands for Metabolic Conditiong. MetCons are designed to be fairly short and extremely intense. During these workouts you shouldn't be resting if you can help it, and you should be pushing your limits.

Here's one I designed this week.
Try it out!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

HIIT Workout

Need a high intensity workout for the weekend? I have you covered! Try this one out, and make sure to modify the weights for yourself. 

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Vacation Workout: No Equipment Needed

I'm on vacation!! I have had a few people comment to me asking me why I workout on vacation, and my response is usually this...
"I have more time while on vacation than I ever do when I'm not on vacation. Right now I have zero meetings or schedule. Why wouldn't I workout on vacation? I really enjoy it!" 

What I've realized as a fitness professional over the years is a big percent of people who work out aren't doing it because they enjoy it. This saddens me. I wouldn't workout everyday if I hated it. I thoroughly feel amazing when I do, and that's why I won't apologize for working out while traveling or any other time. I do what makes me feel good and you should too (workout or not). 


Today's Outdoor workout:

Circuit 1
20 push-ups 
20 box jumps 
Ball court Sprint 
15 push-ups 
15 box jumps 
Ball court Sprint
10 push-ups 
10 box jumps 
Ball court Sprint

Circuit 2
20 lunges
20 sit ups 
Ball court Sprint (backwards running)
15 lunges
15 sit ups 
Ball court Sprint (backwards running)
10 lunges
10 sit ups 
Ball court Sprint (backwards running)

Circuit 3
20 air squats 
20 ice skaters 
Ball court sprint (side shuffles)
15 air squats 
15 ice skaters 
Ball court sprint (side shuffles)
10 air squats 
10 ice skaters 
Ball court sprint (side shuffles)

Circuit 4
20 leg raises 
20 mountain climbers 
Ball court sprint (squat jump there sprint back) 
15 leg raises 
15 mountain climbers 
Ball court sprint (squat jump there sprint back) 
10 leg raises 
10 mountain climbers 
Ball court sprint (squat jump there sprint back) 


If you aren't near a basketball court, you can sprint from a tree or light pole to the next and sprint back! 

Enjoy this one, and don't apologize for taking the time out of your day for a good sweat!


My water bottle and towel are fabletics, which is an awesome fitness line if you are looking for an affordable & cute workout wardrobe! 

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Circuit time

Today's workout:

Challenge yourself with a different type of workout today! 


Run to gym

20, 15, 10 of each(complete a. @20 reps, b. @ 20 reps, c) 1 time, then start with a. @ 15 reps......)

A.Shoulder press 

B.Squats 

C.50 meter Sprint


3 rounds (start with 20&100&sprint, then 15&75&sprint, etc)

20/15/10 sit ups 

100/75/50 flutter kicks

Hurdle hops (50 meters up and back)


3 rounds (start with 15 each leg , then 10 each leg, etc)

1 leg back lunge

1 leg glute bridge 

Squat jumps (50 meters)


3 rounds (start with 20 of each, then 15, etc)

Bicep curl

Tricep extension

1x Backwards run (50 meters)


4 rounds (start with 20, then 15, 10 reps, finally 5 reps )

Air squats 

Med ball slams 


15 minute cool down on a cardio machine 


It's less confusing once you start the workout, the numbers just get smaller! 

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Total Body Workout: No Equipment Workout

Morning killer workout with my cousins and sister! They wanted me to work them out, so I didn't hold back.. we murdered it! 


50 squats

40 sit ups

30 mountain climbers 

20 jump lunges

10 pushups

Hill sprint

Repeat 2 more times (3 total)


50 flutter kicks 

40 plank jacks 

30 tricep dips 

20 glute bridges

10 squat jumps

Backwards Hill sprints (2 more times 3 total)


30 plank shoulder touches 

20 side plank hip dips (each side)

10 burpees 

Repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds 


30 1 leg lunges (15 each leg)

20 reverse crunches 

10 plyo pushups 


Try this out and #viathea with a photo letting me know how you did! 

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Upper Body: Yesterday's Workout


Tabata battle ropes (20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, 8 rounds)

Weighted rope pulls(3 rounds each arm)
- strap(knot) a weight around the end of a battle rope
- grab the rope with one arm and pull until the weight is towards you, switch sides 

Weighted Rope Sprints (5 rounds)
- grab the rope and tie a kettlebell on to the middle of the rope
- sprint 50 meters with the rope wrapped over your shoulder
-walk backwards back pulling the rope

15 bicep curls 
15 shoulder press
50 mountain climbers
12 bicep curls 
12 shoulder press
40 mountain climbers 
10 bicep curls 
10 shoulder press
30 mountain climbers 

15 pushups 
15 burpees
12 pushups
12 burpees
10 pushups 
10 burpees

20 push press
20 sit ups
15 push press
15 sit ups 
10 push press 
10 sit ups 
5 push press 
5 sit ups 

20 power cleans 
20 sprinter sit ups 
15 power cleans 
15 sprinter sit ups
10 power cleans 
10 sprinter sit ups
5 power cleans 
5 sprinter sit ups 

20 Bent over row 
20 ball slams 
15 bent over row 
15 ball slams 
10 bent over row 
10 ball slams 
5 bent over row 
5 ball slams 

20 double unders 
20 Barbell Lying windshield wipers 
25 double unders 
15 barbell lying windshield wipers 
30 double unders 
10 barbell lying windshield wipers 
35 double unders 
5 barbell lying windshield wipers 

Monday, June 2, 2014

Monday Squat Day

Sometimes you have to kick your own ass to build an ass. 


I just did this:

1 mile run (fast)
20 squats (I did 135lb barbell)
20 sit-ups 
20 box jumps (32inch)
15 of all 3
12 of all 3
10 of all 3
8 of all 3
5 of all 3
1 min rest 
20 back lunges (50lb barbell)
20 sprinter sit ups
40 power box jumps (24 inch box, alternating feet)
15-15-30
10-10-20
1 min rest
15 glute kickbacks
15 squat jumps for distance 
15 reverse crunches
12 of all 3
10 of all 3
8 of all 3
5 of all 3
1 mile run (slower pace)

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

So You Want Free Exercises?

Lately I've been feeling inspired! My clients inspire me, the gym inspires me, new workout gear inspires me, and challenges inspire me. I decided to challenge myself to keeping things fun and creative.

I tried out some AWESOME workouts and wanted to share my AWESOME clients demonstrating them. Don't be afraid to do them, as most of my clients started as beginners! A Allstar athlete could be challenged just as must as a noob!

So push yourself, and try em' out!

Naomi demonstrating a total body TRX exercise 

Marc demonstrating a upper body plyo push-up exercise 

Cindy demonstrating a challenging upper body push-up combo 

Marc demonstrating a core super plank exercise 

Caity and Jenna demonstrating a treadmill cardio routine 

Cindy demonstrating a kettle bell core version of a Turkish getup 

Sara demonstrating a total body med ball get up

Marc demonstrating a leg day squat lunge combo 

Heather demonstrating a total body bosu walkout with squat jump 

Keep looking at my Instagram for new fun and challenging exercises! 

@thea_nolan 



⬆️Caity getting her lift on, those shoulders and biceps are looking toned!!!!! 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Workout of the Day: 15 minute AMRAP

On a time crunch today? Get it a short, yet effective workout today. This total body workout only takes 15 minutes, but is sure to help whip yourself in to shape.

The workout:
5 pull ups 
10 burpees
15 shoulder press
20 box jumps 

15 minutes
As many rounds as possible! 

Monday, December 16, 2013

Workout of the week: Christmas Countdown

Try this total body workout almost anywhere. Take it while your traveling during the holidays and make sure you keep up your workout routine during these tempting upcoming holiday weeks. 

Total Body Workout: 8 Days Till Christmas Countdown 

8 squat jumps for height
7 burpees 
6 sit ups
5 push-ups 
lateral (side lunges)
3 squat jumps for distance 
2 lunge jumps
1 minute plank 
Repeat 7 more times for a total of 8 rounds



Monday, September 30, 2013

Marina Green Outdoor Workout

It was such a nice evening tonight, there was no way I would be caught in a stuffy gym. I took a 2 mile run/warm up to the park and for started with a dynamic warm up. I then got in to a killer workout. This may look easy to the eye, but try it out and let me know if you change your mind.

Circuit 1 
50 walking lunges
10 box jumps (24-32in)
Repeat 3x (challenge yourself with no rest)

Circuit 2
12 Plank Walkouts in to a push-up 
10 squat jumps for distance

Circuit 3
15 rows (I used the rings)
15 hanging leg raises
30 switch jumps (15 each leg)

Circuit 4
30 toe touches on High box
30 oblique crunches (15 each side)

2 mile run or walk home 


Sunday, August 25, 2013

Workout of the Day: Almost Anywhere Circuit

It's been nice out, so I decided to create a butt-kicking outdoor workout. This workout is TOUGH and works TOTAL BODY! 

The workout:
30 double unders (or 60 jump rope)
20 sit ups
10 pull ups (or assisted pull ups)
30 box jumps (32in or 24in)
20 push-ups 
10 wall ball (14lb ball for women, 20 for men)
3 rounds for time


How fast can you complete this circuit three times?

Friday, June 21, 2013

Workout of The Day: Total Body

Are you ready to lift some weights, and get your cardio in all at once? This fast and effective workout will leave you feeling spent!


10 SQUATS
10 SHOULDER PRESS
10 BOX JUMPS
10 KETTLE BELL SWINGS
10 SIT UPS
5 ROUNDS

SQUATS

A)

B)
 SHOULDER PRESS
A)

B)
 BOX JUMPS
A)
B)
C)

 KETTLE BELL SWING
 SIT UP
A)

B)

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

No Equipment Needed Workout: Travel, Home, and Outdoor Friendly

Do you need to get in a workout, but you are no where near a gym, in a hurry, or traveling? Try this no equipment needed workout!!

THE WORKOUT:
10 Squats
10 Pushups
10 Crunches
10 mountain climbers
9 Squats
9 Pushups
9 Crunches
9 mountain climbers
8 Squats
8 Pushups
8 Crunches
8 mountain climbers
7 Squats
7 Pushups
7 Crunches
7 mountain climbers
6
5
4
3
2
1

Squat:

a)


b)

Pushup:

a)


b)



Crunch:
a)



b)


Mountain Climber:

a)
Add caption

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Workout of The Day: Total Body Circuit

Are you in need of a good butt kicking? I just got a good sweat in and I think you should TRY THIS ONE.

10 pushups 10 sit ups 5 rounds
10 pull ups 10 box jumps 5 rounds
10 squats 10 double unders 5 rounds
10 shoulder press 10 burpees 5 rounds
1 mile run
500 meter row


I did my workout outside, but here are photos for you that want to do this one in a gym:

10 pushups 10 sit ups 5 rounds
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B)

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B)

10 pull ups 10 box jumps 5 rounds

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B)


C)

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C)

10 squats 10 double unders(OR 20 JUMP ROPE) 5 rounds
A)

B)

10 shoulder press 10 burpees 5 rounds

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B)

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C)

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E)

F)

1 mile run

500 meter row
A)

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