Sunday, September 25, 2011
Punch Clock Workouts
Friday, August 26, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 9 - Balls & Dumbbells
WARM-UP
3mins Skipping
3mins Stair Climbs
WORKOUT
Complete 12 Reps of Each Exercise with as little rest as possible between exercises. Make sure you rest enough though that you keep proper form in all your reps.
SUPERSET 1
a) SB Leg Curls (Want a challenge? Try 1-legged leg curls - 12 Reps/Leg)
b) DB Bentover Rows sitting on SB
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
a) Curtsy Lunges (12 Reps/Leg)
b) Pushups
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
a) DB Squat Thrusts (Squat & Press DB Overhead)
b) SB Knee Tucks (Walk yourself out on the ball further for a bigger challenge)
COMPLETE 3X
FINISHER!
Do Each Exercise for 16 Reps
a) Prisoner Jump Squats
b) Mountain Climbers (Right + Left Leg = 1 Rep)
c) REST 20sec
COMPLETE 3X
Let us know how you feel! Enjoy...
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 7 - 3 Supersets + Leg Finisher Challenge
WARM-UP
10 Jumping Jacks
10 High Knees
10 Butt Kicks
10 Left Foot Hops
10 Right Foot Hops
10 Prisoner Squats
10 Left Leg Swings
10 Right Leg Swings
10 Mountain Climbers
10 Pushups
COMPLETE 3X
WORKOUT
SUPERSET 1
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) Bulgarian Split Squats (Left) with a DB Press Overhead when leg is lowered
b) Bulgarian Split Squats (Right) w/ DB Press Overhead
c) DB Squat & Side Raise
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) DB Pec Flies on SB
b) Holding ends of DB in hands, roll shoulder to right then left (10 Reps/Side)
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) Pushup into DB Renegade Row (Plank Row) - 10 Reps/Arm (20 Pushups)
b) SB Leg Curl
c) Superman on SB holding one DB in hands
COMPLETE 3X
FINISHER - Get them done as quick as you can
12 Prisoner Squats
12 Jump Squats
12 Alt. Lunges
12 Jump Lunges
COMPLETE 2X
Friday, August 5, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 6 - 30/30 Circuit - 6X4
Here we go... let us know how you do below in the comments section.
WARM-UP
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Mountain Climbers
20 High Knees
COMPLETE 3X
WORKOUT
30 seconds / exercise | 30 seconds rest between exercises
Complete the circuit 4X in total.
1) Stability Ball (SB) See Saw (in plank position rocking back & forth on your elbows)
2) Jump Rope (if you don't have a rope, jump even faster and simulate that you have one)
3) Renegade Rows w/ (Dumbbell) DB (Plank Rows & alternating rowing up the DBs for each arm)
4) Squat & Press the DBs overhead
5) Pushups
6) Fast Side Shuffles w/ end Touchdowns (about the length of a parking lot space or car)
COMPLETE 4X
STRETCH
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 5 - 5x5 Strength + 5 x Burpee 21s
Friday, July 22, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 4 - 4x5x30
You will need a timer and your yoga mat, stability ball (SB) & dumbbells (DB) for the workout.
WARM-UP (with Stability Ball)
Hold SB with straight arms out in front and give 30 High Knees with knees touching ball
Hold SB Overhead and throw down 10 Squats
Roll out over SB and give 10 Knee Tucks
COMPLETE WARM-UP 2X
WORKOUT
You will do this circuit for 4 rounds in total. Do as many Reps as Possible in the 30secs then give yourself 10sec rest in between exercises. When you are done the entire round, give yourself 30sec rest before repeating. If you do not have a stopwatch, you can use this online timer: http://www.online-stopwatch.com/full-screen-interval-timer/?c=bfwj3sqt7q
30sec - Alternating Jump Lunges (0:30)
10sec REST (0:40)
30sec - Close Grip (Hands Together) Push-Ups (1:10)
10sec REST (1:20)
30sec - Burpees (1:50)
10sec REST (2:00)
30sec - Normal Grip Push-Ups (2:30)
10sec REST (2:40)
30sec - Bentover DB Lateral Shoulder Raises (3:10)
30sec (3:40) REST IN BETWEEN ROUNDS
COMPLETE CIRCUIT 4X
FINISHER
A nice 5min RUN then STRETCH & DONE!
POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW ON HOW YOU FELT!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 3 - Ladder Countdowns
Alright Bootcampers, for week 3, we have a challenging yet simple workout for you. After your warm-up, there are 2 supersets for you to tackle. For each superset you will be starting with 12 reps of each exercise. With minimal rest (10sec or so), workout yourself down from 12 reps to 1 rep. After this, finish your workout with interval running. Post up the amount of time it took you to do both supersets.
WARM-UP
20 Seal Jacks
10 Side Lunges/Leg
20sec Plank
20sec Left Side Plank
20sec Right Side Plank
15 Single Leg Hops/Leg
10 Side-to-Side Jumps
20 Jumping Jacks
COMPLETE 2X
WORKOUT
Countdown Ladder Workout
Complete the 2 exercises in the circuit for the required amount of reps each round. Rest as little as possible in between exercises. Once you get to 1 Rep, move onto the next circuit. Time how long it takes you to get through the workout and post below.
For example, 12-11-10- …. -1 means you do 12 Reps for each exercise, then 11 Reps the next time through. Work yourself down to 1 Rep.
LADDER CIRCUIT 1
Rep Ladder: 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Exercise A) Pushups
Exercise B) Alt. Lunges with DB Shoulder Press
LADDER CIRCUIT 2
Rep Ladder: 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Exercise A) Mountain Climbers
Exercise B) Jump Squats
RUNNING INTERVAL FINISHER
Keep working on our running for assessments. Same intervals as last week:
2mins EASY run (30% Perceived Rate of Exertion - PRE)
Do 6 Rounds of 40sec HARD (80% PRE) following by 40sec EASY (30%)
5mins EASY run
REMEMBER TO POST YOUR LADDER WORKOUT TIME BELOW WITH YOUR NAME!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 2 - 12min Challenge
Alright, it's the end of Week 2 and here's what needs to get done this weekend! We are doing a 12min. Challenge! Once you get done the workout, post in the comments section the # of rounds you were able to get in of the 5 exercises. Have fun...
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
20 Butt Kicks
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Prisoner Squats
20sec Plank Hold
20 Alternating Superman Lunges
8 Pushups
COMPLETE 2X
12MIN CHALLENGE WORKOUT
How Many Rounds Can You Do in 12min?
REPEAT ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF EXERCISES FOR 12 MIN.
IN THE COMMENTS, POST HOW MANY ROUNDS YOU DID AND YOUR NAME! HAVE FUN!
1) 10 Reps - Squats holding our Dumbbells (DBs) at your Shoulders
(Try and bring yourself to parallel with the weight in your heels and not your toes)
2) 10 Reps - Overhead DB Press
(Start your DBs at your shoulder and drive them straight overhead - nice and controlled both up and down)
3) 20 Reps - Mountain Climbers
(Make sure you are in a strong plank position with your hands on the ground and drive your knees up to your elbows)
4) 10 Reps - Bentover DB Row
(Hinge at the waist, keep your back flat, drive your elbows straight back)
5) 10 Reps - Burpees
INTERVAL FINISHER (15mins)
Like last week, we will get outside for a run with a few more intervals for a little longer:
2mins EASY run (30%-40%)
Do 6 Rounds of 40sec HARD (80%) followed by 40sec EASY
5 mins. EASY run
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Punch Clock Workout 1 - Bodyweight Workout
We're in for an amazing Summer, bootcampers! Get ready for Week 1's PUNCH CLOCK WORKOUT! You're going to be incorporating a few exercises that we covered in this week's classes. It is a Full Bodyweight Circuit. You'll do a Warm-up Circuit, a Strength Circuit and finish with an Interval Workout.
Here's a video explaining the exercises. Below the video is everything detailed for you. After you complete the workout, post your comments and how you felt after. If you want to make this more challenging, remove the rest periods in between the exercises.
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
20 Butt Kicks
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Prisoner Squats
20sec Plank Hold
8 Pushups
COMPLETE 2X
SUPERSET 1
1A) 20 Reps - Bodyweight Squats | 15sec REST
1B) 12-15 Reps – Pushups | 30sec REST
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
2A) 15 Reps – Superman | 15sec REST
(lying on stomach with arms straight out in front of you with thumbs pointed up, lifting arms straight up and down)
2B) 20 Reps/leg – Mountain Climber | 30sec REST
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
3A) 15 Reps/leg – Stationary Lunges | 15sec REST
(do all reps on one leg first, then the other leg)
3B) Side Plank hold for 20sec each side | no REST
COMPLETE 3X
INTERVAL FINISH
After you have completed the above bodyweight strength circuit, you are going to do intervals for 10 mins.
HARD means you push yourself to 70% perceived exertion.
EASY means you drop yourself to 30% perceived exertion.
Get yourself outside an go for a run and run in the following scheme:
2 mins. EASY
Do 5 Rounds of 30sec HARD followed by 30sec EASY.
3 mins. EASY
Friday, June 10, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 10
So, to finish off your last Punch Clock workout, we are going to revisit the workout that we got the most noise about :) Week 3's Ladder Countdown workout. Here's the link:
http://iluvthisbootcamp.blogspot.com/2011/04/punch-clock-workout-week-3.html
After 10 Weeks of training, let's see if you can get this done and hopefully beat your old score.
Get to work & leave a comment below here on your time to complete the 2 circuits.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 9
WARM-UP
3mins Skipping
3mins Stair Climbs
WORKOUT
Complete 12 Reps of Each Exercise with as little rest as possible between exercises. Make sure you rest enough though that you keep proper form in all your reps.
SUPERSET 1
a) SB Leg Curls (Want a challenge? Try 1-legged leg curls - 12 Reps/Leg)
b) DB Bentover Rows sitting on SB
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
a) Curtsy Lunges (12 Reps/Leg)
b) Pushups
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
a) DB Squat Thrusts (Squat & Press DB Overhead)
b) SB Knee Tucks (Walk yourself out on the ball further for a bigger challenge)
COMPLETE 3X
FINISHER!
Do Each Exercise for 16 Reps
a) Prisoner Jump Squats
b) Mountain Climbers (Right + Left Leg = 1 Rep)
c) REST 20sec
COMPLETE 3X
Let us know how you feel! Enjoy...
Friday, May 27, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 8
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
10 Prisoner Squats
20 Jumping Jacks
10 3D Lunges/side (Front Lunge / Side Lunge / Reverse Lunge)
20 Mountain Climbers
10 Divebombers
COMPLETE 2X
SUPERSET 1
Do 8 Reps For Each Exercise with only 10sec REST in between
a) DB Burpees (Hold DB in Hand)
b) DB Squat & Press Overhead
COMPLETE 4X
SUPERSET 2
Do 8 Reps For Each Exercise with only 10sec REST in between
a) Close Grip Pushups
b) Squat Jumps
c) DB Renegade Rows (Plank Rows) - 8/side (extra challenge, throw a pushup in between each row)
d) Alt. Jump Lunges - 8/side
COMPLETE 3X
FINISHER
Only 10sec REST in between
a) 50 Turns - Fast Jump Rope (simulate rope if you do not have one)
b) 8 Burpees
c) 16/side Mountain Climbers
COMPLETE 4X
Friday, May 20, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 7
WARM-UP
10 Jumping Jacks
10 High Knees
10 Butt Kicks
10 Left Foot Hops
10 Right Foot Hops
10 Prisoner Squats
10 Left Leg Swings
10 Right Leg Swings
10 Mountain Climbers
10 Pushups
COMPLETE 3X
WORKOUT
SUPERSET 1
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) Bulgarian Split Squats (Left) with a DB Press Overhead when leg is lowered
b) Bulgarian Split Squats (Right) w/ DB Press Overhead
c) DB Squat & Press
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) DB Pec Flies on SB
b) Holding ends of DB in hands, roll shoulder to right then left (10 Reps/Side)
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
Do 10 Reps For Each Exercise
a) Pushup into DB Renegade Row (Plank Row) - 10 Reps/Arm (20 Pushups)
b) SB Leg Curl
c) Superman on SB holding one DB in hands
COMPLETE 3X
FINISHER - Get them done as quick as you can
12 Prisoner Squats
12 Jump Squats
12 Alt. Lunges
12 Jump Lunges
COMPLETE 2X
Friday, May 13, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 6
Here we go... let us know how you do below in the comments section.
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WARM-UP
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Mountain Climbers
20 High Knees
COMPLETE 3X
WORKOUT
30 seconds / exercise | 30 seconds rest between exercises
Complete the circuit 4X in total.
1) Stability Ball (SB) See Saw (in plank position rocking back & forth on your elbows)
2) Jump Rope (if you don't have a rope, jump even faster and simulate that you have one)
3) Renegade Rows w/ (Dumbbell) DB (Plank Rows & alternating rowing up the DBs for each arm)
4) Squat & Press the DBs overhead
5) Pushups
6) Fast Side Shuffles w/ end Touchdowns (about the length of a parking lot space or car)
COMPLETE 4X
STRETCH
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 5
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
20 Mountain Climbers
20 Butt Kicks
20 Mountain Climbers
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Mountain Climbers
20 Pogo Hops
WORKOUT - Only Rest 10sec between exercises
15 Reps - Squat and DB Press Overhead
15 Reps - Pushups
15 Reps - Left Side Bulgarian Split Squat Holding DB (back right leg is elevated)
15 Reps - Right Side Bulgarian Split Squat Holding DB (back left leg is elevated)
30sec - Plank with Elbows on SB
REST 30sec before repeating
COMPLETE 5X
FINISHER - Do the round with no breaks between exercises and at high intensity then rest 40sec before completing again
7 Reps - Thrusters
7 Reps - Jump Squats
7 Reps - Burpees
REST 40sec
COMPLETE 5X
STRETCH
GO FOR A 10-15minute WALK AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 4
You will need a timer and your yoga mat, stability ball (SB) & dumbbells (DB) for the workout.
WARM-UP (with Stability Ball)
Hold SB with straight arms out in front and give 30 High Knees with knees touching ball
Hold SB Overhead and throw down 10 Squats
Roll out over SB and give 10 Knee Tucks
COMPLETE WARM-UP 2X
WORKOUT
You will do this circuit for 4 rounds in total. Do as many Reps as Possible in the 30secs then give yourself 10sec rest in between exercises. When you are done the entire round, give yourself 30sec rest before repeating. If you do not have a stopwatch, you can use this online timer: http://www.online-stopwatch.com/full-screen-interval-timer/?c=bfwj3sqt7q
30sec - Alternating Jump Lunges (0:30)
10sec REST (0:40)
30sec - Close Grip (Hands Together) Push-Ups (1:10)
10sec REST (1:20)
30sec - Burpees (1:50)
10sec REST (2:00)
30sec - Normal Grip Push-Ups (2:30)
10sec REST (2:40)
30sec - Bentover DB Lateral Shoulder Raises (3:10) (need a demo?)
30sec (3:40) REST IN BETWEEN ROUNDS
COMPLETE CIRCUIT 4X
FINISHER
A nice 5min RUN then STRETCH & DONE!
POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW ON HOW YOU FELT!!!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 3
WARM-UP
20 Seal Jacks
(like Jumping Jacks but arms out at a T position and clapping hands in front of chest)
10 Side Lunges/Leg
20sec Plank
20sec Left Side Plank
20sec Right Side Plank
15 Single Leg Hops/Leg
10 Side-to-Side Jumps
20 Jumping Jacks
COMPLETE 2X
WORKOUT
Countdown Ladder Workout
Complete the 2 exercises in the circuit for the required amount of reps each round. Rest as little as possible in between exercises. Once you get to 1 Rep, move onto the next circuit. Time how long it takes you to get through the workout and post below.
For example, 15-14-13- …. -1 means you do 15 Reps for each exercise, then 14 Reps the next time through. Work yourself down to 1 Rep.
LADDER CIRCUIT 1
Rep Ladder: 15-14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Exercise A) Pushups
Exercise B) Alt. Lunges with DB Shoulder Press (need a demo?)
LADDER CIRCUIT 2
Rep Ladder: 15-14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Exercise A) Mountain Climbers
Exercise B) Jump Squats
RUNNING INTERVAL FINISHER
Kees working on our running for assessments. Same intervals as last week:
2mins EASY run (30% Perceived Rate of Exertion - PRE)
Do 6 Rounds of 40sec HARD (80% PRE) following by 40sec EASY (30%)
5mins EASY run
REMEMBER TO POST YOUR LADDER WORKOUT TIME BELOW WITH YOUR NAME!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 2
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
20 Butt Kicks
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Prisoner Squats
20sec Plank Hold
20 Alternating Superman Lunges
8 Pushups
COMPLETE 2X
12MIN CHALLENGE WORKOUT
How Many Rounds Can You Do in 12min?
REPEAT ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF EXERCISES FOR 12 MIN.
IN THE COMMENTS, POST HOW MANY ROUNDS YOU DID AND YOUR NAME! HAVE FUN!
1) 10 Reps - Squats holding our Dumbbells (DBs) at your Shoulders
(Try and bring yourself to parallel with the weight in your heels and not your toes)
2) 10 Reps - Overhead DB Press
(Start your DBs at your shoulder and drive them straight overhead - nice and controlled both up and down)
3) 20 Reps - Mountain Climbers
(Make sure you are in a strong plank position with your hands on the ground and drive your knees up to your elbows)
4) 10 Reps - Bentover DB Row
(Hinge at the waist, keep your back flat, drive your elbows straight back)
5) 10 Reps - Burpees
INTERVAL FINISHER (15mins)
Like last week, we will get outside for a run with a few more intervals for a little longer:
2mins EASY run (30%)
Do 6 Rounds of 40sec HARD (80%) followed by 40sec EASY
5 mins. EASY run
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Punch Clock Workout - Week 1
After you get your workout in, post your comments and how you felt after. If you want to make this more challenging, remove the rest periods in between the exercises.
WARM-UP
20 High Knees
20 Butt Kicks
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Prisoner Squats
20sec Plank Hold
8 Pushups
COMPLETE 2X
SUPERSET 1
1A) 20 Reps - Bodyweight Squats | 15sec REST
1B) 12-15 Reps – Pushups | 30sec REST
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 2
2A) 15 Reps – Superman | 15sec REST
(lying on stomach with arms straight out in front of you with thumbs pointed up, lifting arms straight up and down)
2B) 20 Reps/leg – Mountain Climber | 30sec REST
COMPLETE 3X
SUPERSET 3
3A) 15 Reps/leg – Stationary Lunges | 15sec REST
(do all reps on one leg first, then the other leg)
3B) Side Plank hold for 20sec each side | no REST
COMPLETE 3X
INTERVAL FINISH
After you have completed the above bodyweight strength circuit, you are going to do intervals for 10 mins.
HARD means you push yourself to 80% perceived exertion. EASY means you drop yourself to 30% perceived exertion.
Get yourself outside an go for a run and run in the following scheme:
2 mins. EASY
Do 5 Rounds of 30sec HARD followed by 30sec EASY.
3 mins. EASY