Archive for the ‘April 2011’ Category

Potential PT #1 - Total Body Workout Stretch – Complete this workout, in order, with as little rest as possible. 1. Push Ups – 2 sets of 20 reps 2. Jump Squats – 20 3. Push Press – 15 4. Plank – 1 Minute 5. Flutter Kicks – 50 (4-counts = 200 total) 6. Overhead Tricep Press [...]

Potential PT #1 – Swim or Run Run 4-5 Miles OR For all you swimmers out there we actually have a swim based PT for you today.  This is a great workout developed by one of our friends that goes to IU.  So thanks to Abby for the workout! Stretch Warm up: (do 2 times) [...]

Potential PT #1 – Mini Circuit Circuit 5 times: Row 400 meters Jump Squats 20 Jumping Stationary Lunges (jump into each lunge) 15 Flutter Kicks 40 Plank 1 minute -K Potential PT #2 – Circuit Training for Total Body Fitness Stretch 5 Rounds of: 1. Push Up Rows (with Dumbbell) – 10 Pushups 5 Rows [...]

Potential PT #1 – Rest Day Stretch Rest Stretch Give a previous post of ours a read on the importance of rest days. Importance of Rest – Ben

Potential PT #1- Cardio Training There are two different styles posted for PT one to work on Cardio Training:  Choose one or the other depending on what you personally would like to focus on. Stretch Distance/Endurance/Low Intensity Training: Run 4-5 Miles OR High Intensity/Sprint Training 1. Run 800 Meters 2. Sprint 100 Meters 3. Bike [...]

4/25/11 – Monday – Upper Body and Cardio

Posted: April 25, 2011 by MidwestFit in April 2011

Potential PT #1 – Upper Body and Cardio Stretch Run 1 mile Pull Up Pyramid with 20 lbs – Regular Grip Power Push ups (push up off ground, try clapping between push ups – 20×2 Staggered Push ups - 20×2 Regular Push ups – 20×2 Diamond Push ups 20×2 Prison Squats - 25 Lunges – 25 each [...]

4/24/11 – Sunday – Simple Circuit Training

Posted: April 24, 2011 by MidwestFit in April 2011

Potential PT #1 – Simple Circuit Training Happy Easter! Stretch 4 Rounds as quickly as possible of: 1. Pull Ups – 20 2. Push Ups- 40 3. Flutter Kicks – 50 (4-counts) 4. Calf Raises – 20 5. Squats – 20 Stretch – Ben Potential PT #2 – Cardio Jog 1 mile Spring 400 meters [...]

Potential PT #1- Core Day (Help Your Abs Look Good Day) Stretch 1. Dead Lift – 2 sets of 12 reps 2. Thrusters – 2 sets of 12 reps 3. Sit Ups – 100 4. Flutter Kicks – 200 5. Plank – 1 minute and 30 seconds 6. Pull Up Seated – 2 sets of [...]

4/22/10 – Friday – Rest Day

Posted: April 22, 2011 by MidwestFit in April 2011

Potential PT #1 – Rest Stretch Take a day off and allow your muscles to repair and rebuild. Happy Friday! Stretch – Ben

Potential PT #1 – Total Body Fitness Circuit with Sprints Stretch Complete 5 Rounds (Circuits) as quickly as possible of: 1. Power Push Ups – 15 (Regular Push Up, but push yourself up in the air each time, clap in between if you can) 2. Goblet Squats – 15 3. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute [...]