Category: Workouts

TRX – Leg Series

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As we discuss in TRX Abs the TRX is one of our favorite apparatuses. Through combining our knowledge of TRX set exercises, pilates, yoga, and dance, we have developed this TRX Leg workout.

To effectively complete this workout, we recommend doing each exercise (hanging squats, sprinter start, jump squats, and switch single leg lunge) for 30 seconds, repeating the set 3 times. It may take a few go rounds to get to this point, and that is okay! Completely it once or twice is great, just continue to work up to the 3 set goal.

Click the link below for the video to our workout:
TRX Legs

xoxo K&A

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HIIT Me with Sprints

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Although we often dread a workout with sprints, there really is nothing better for your heart or body than high interval intensity training (HIIT). The benefits are pretty much infinite, but here are our favorite 5!

1. It can increases post-exercise fat oxidation by 75%.
2. It leads to more tone, greater strength, and less body fat.
3. It makes you better at accessing/burning body fat in other exercises.
4. It builds additional energy and energy sources for our body’s.
5. It’s more efficient – takes less time – and for us, that’s crucial for a week packed with rehearsals, classes, and more!

Our sprint workout:
-20 seconds all out sprint
-40 seconds rest
-repeat 12-16 times

We generally hit a soccer field and run across it and back during the time, but there are plenty of other options: a track, a beach, or even a treadmill!

Let us know what you think if HIIT is something new for you!
xoxo
K&A

Wanderlust

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Just because you are a wanderlust doesn’t mean you have to give up your bod! Working out while traveling or studying abroad can be challenging, but we have found that there are great alternatives to conventional routines or gym memberships.

Running definitely starts off the list. There is no greater way to explore a city than to cover a few extra miles on foot each day. You will find nooks and crannies that may be hidden from the tourists’ eyes. The best advice is to wake up early and head out before crowds start to appear.

If you don’t like running but still want to get your sweat on, Nike Training Club is a great alternative. NTC is an app withs tons of workouts that are catered to body weight training. Although sometimes the workouts recommend additional hand weights or medicine balls, the vast majority can be done without any equipment in a small space – even a hotel room. Additionally, the app categorizes the workouts: get lean, get strong, get toned, and get focused and offers 4 week programs of the aforementioned categories as well.

If you are a yogi or yogini that wants to practice but aren’t comfortable leading yourself, then checkout doyogawithme.com. There are tons of great videos that can be purchased and downloaded for a few dollars. Another great option if you want to do a flow in a hotel room! Personal favorite – Fiji McAlpine’s Power and Precision.

These are just a few of our favorite alternatives. Although it can be challenging, we promise you will feel better if you don’t skip workouts while traveling or abroad. Even if it’s just 20 minutes here and there, your body will thank you when you return home!

Happy travels and exploring!
xoxo K&A

TRX Abs

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One of our favorite apparatuses is definitely the TRX suspension training center. We are fortunate enough to have on in Elon’s gym and definitely take advantage of it.

You might be wondering: what is suspension training? The TRX defines it as: “Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete 100s of exercises.”

Through combining our knowledge of TRX set exercises, pilates, yoga, and dance, we have developed this TRX Ab workout.

To effectively complete this workout, we recommend doing each exercise (side plank both sides, plank, v-ups, and crunches) for 30 seconds, repeating the set 3 times. It may take a few go rounds to get to this point, and that is okay! Completely it once or twice is great, just continue to work up to the 3 set goal. For an extra challenge, we have included our modified abs video as well!

Click the links below for the videos to our workouts:
Classic Ab Workout 
Modified Ab Workout

xoxo K&A