With 3 months to go until our trek, we are getting serious about our training. We will be hiking about 6-7 hrs a day up some pretty rigorous terrain in high altitude.
I am absolutely clueless when it comes to fitness! My first month at the gym was limited to Zumba and the elliptical machine (not exactly the hard core training one needs for the Inca Trail). Luckily, Colleen is a PRO at this kind of stuff and has whipping me into shape! Last night we snagged an open room at our gym, blasted some music and did the following routine:
1. Cardio Warm-Up: 20 minutes
2. Leg Extension: 3x10
3. Kettlebell Swing: 3x30sec
4. Medicine Ball Squat and Slam: 3x30sec
5. Kettlebell Clean and Press: 3x10 (each arm)
6. Ice Skaters*: 3x30sec
7. Medicine Ball Woodchoppers*: 3x10 (each side)
8. Snowboarders*: 2x30sec
9. Hindu Squats: 3x1min
10. Burpees: 3x10
11. Partner sit-ups: 3x10
12. Stability ball ab tucks: 3x10-20
13. Stability ball pass: 3x8-10
Notes: 30 second rest between each set. *Planks and side planks during 30 second rest period.
And don't forget the cardio!!! I try to run several miles before interval training. However, if you're not a fan of running, much like Meg, jump roping is a great alternative! It's easy to fit in between sets, just make sure you have a watch or clock to time it and some good beats to keep jumping! And if you like this type of workout, you should definitely consider enlisting in a bootcmap class. That's where I get most of my ideas for this type of training. More workouts soon to come....
ReplyDelete-Colleen