First off let me just say it's a beautiful day and I should be out riding my bike. But, it's tough to ride a bike with a cast from your knee to your toes. So, I opened the windows and watched other people get their exercise by riding their bikes. Not quite the same. But it did get me thinking (doesn't everything?) about cross training. As you know from my previous posts I like the arc trainer for the bulk of my indoor cardio. When the weather is reasonable I like to ride my bike. Occasionally I will hop on a spin bike or Jacobs ladder. Over the past 4 months I have mixed in some cross training, almost a Crossfit type program that also included kettlebells to get cardio along with strength training. So, what's the best way? Probably a combination so you don't get bored, but there's nothing wrong with finding something you like and sticking with it. Be careful of the "get through it" mentality. You know what I mean, you go work out just so you can say you worked out. What you do is less important than how you do it. If you are having trouble getting motivated try this: do a short warm-up then do the rest of your workout in intervals. Doesn't matter if you are strength training or cardio or both. Decide what you are going to do then do 30 seconds on 15 seconds rest. Work as hard as you can for 30 seconds, it's 30 SECONDS! You can do anything for 30 seconds. Get on a spin bike and sprint for 30 then rest for 15 and repeat. Do crunches, chest press, step-ups, jump rope, jumping jacks, slam ball, whatever you can think of. When you are done do 5-10 minutes of easy cardio to cool down.
That's it for today,
I'll see you at the gym ( as soon as I can drive again)
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