Isometric Intervals

In preparation for today I did some web research to find a good workout. My first stop was the TRX Training site where they are good enough to post videos of some of the best or newest workout trends. So, with my little piece of paper in hand, TRX over the shoulder, and Gymboss firmly attached at my waist I headed out (with my colleague Jenn).

Here's what the Isometric Interval looked like (I had to modify it as there were two of us and only one TRX). Isometric Intervals, or 10-3's, are 6 sets: 10 seconds holding a position, 3 second rest. The idea being that your body doesn't get as tired, and you hold better form which teaches your muscles to work more efficiently. The other bonus is the claim that this type of workout boosts metabolism. Here's what ours was:

• Mountain Climbers (TRX), while your partner skips (for the same amount of time)
• Side Plank (TRX) while partner does High Knees
• Hip Extensions (TRX) - this is more of a hamstring hold - and partner does bootstraps
• Rear Leg Lunge hold (TRX) while partner 

Because that really didn't take that long I took another online workout for Core Stability that looked like this:

• Sit up with twist to the side (20 reps)
• Knee tuck with Pike (20 reps)
• Mountain Climbers (20 reps)
• Plank from elbows while abducting legs (scissors) (20 reps)
• Knee Tucks (with kick to the side, but we didn't do it!) (20 reps)
• Push ups (20 reps)

Here's what I looked like upon return to the office:

Remember, the more 'red' I am the harder I worked - so over all I thought that was a 85% workout. I'd do it again!

Tomorrow is a day of rest, but TRX again on Thursday (the girls are already sending me their desired exercises), and Friday will be another Run I think. Now, if I could just get that chocolate bar out of my mind I'll be doing ok!

Later