In order to gain muscle mass we must activate our muscles. In order to burn fat effectively we need to increase muscle mass. The fastest way to gain muscle mass is through strength training. Many people seem to be missing the lift day component of the week and using that as their rest day. If you need a rest then obviously take a rest. However, the need for strength in life cannot be denied. The need for muscles also cannot be denied. Without them we be totally unable to propel our body, breathe or stay warm. It is vitally important that we develop those muscles as equally as we do our anaerobic/aerobic conditioning. If we do not the conditioning will plateau at a given point due to the fact that we do not have the strength to move to another level. Individuals who do not have a desire to become big and bulky need to understand that training with weights will not make you into a monster or an amazon. Pic: Case in point, the picture featured today is of my wife Heather who has been strength training for over 10 years and Crossfitting for almost 2 years. Her physique is athletic, healthy and feminine despite the use of weights. Your body needs to use those muscles to burn fat and those muscles will become more dense a long time before any large growth takes place. Finally, lifting days allow you to practice the movements you will be required to do at high intensity in a low intensity environment. Thus allowing you to perfect technique along with the strength benefits. If your tired of not being able to do for yourself, then ensure lift days make a regular stop in your fitness regime. Plus its fun!
This happens to be one of my personal favorite workouts. It is a great cardio-blaster and is fun all at once. The side closest to the railing is reserved for up travel and the wall side of the stairwell is reserved for down travel. Traffic must flow or we will have collisions or traffic jams. Can you feel the heat of tailgaters creeping up on you if your not moving as fast as you can.....no passing.
Thursday
Complete as many rounds as possible 20 minutes of:
20 Ball Hop Scotch
Stair Run Up Ball On Inside Shoulder
30 Wood chopper sit Ups
Stair Run Down Ball On Shoulder
* Cannot put ball down for entire workout
20 Ball Hop Scotch
Stair Run Up Ball On Inside Shoulder
30 Wood chopper sit Ups
Stair Run Down Ball On Shoulder
* Cannot put ball down for entire workout
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