Friday 9 Jan 2009: JR + PU/SQ
Jump/Skip rope in 30/30 intervals for twenty minutes performing quick sets of calisthenics during the rest intervals.
This is a challenging workout, but it is effective and very satisfying to complete. During the thirty seconds between sets of rope skipping you will complete a brief set of an additional exercise. Alternate sets of push-ups and squats so that you perform ten sets of each during the twenty minutes.
You do not have long to perform each set. You also will need extra time to transition from skipping to pushing or squatting and back again. Plan to keep the sets small (e.g. 5-20 reps) and allow ~5 seconds for the first transition and 5-10 seconds for the transition back to the rope. Start with sets of push-ups and squats smaller than you think you can handle. This is a conditioning drill, not a strength workout.
This does not have to be done at an all-out sprint. Find a rhythm and work from one exercise to the other.
Advanced
Complete ten sets of:
- 30/30 Skipping Rope or Jumping Jacks
- A set of Push-ups
- 30/30 Skipping Rope or Jumping Jacks
- A set of Squats (e.g. Deep Knee Bend, Hindu, Sumo, Lunge, etc.)
Intermediate - Basic
Complete ten sets of:
- 30/30 Skipping Rope or Jumping Jacks
- A set of Push-ups (go to your knees if necessary)
- 30/30 Skipping Rope or Jumping Jacks
- A set of Half Squats
30/30 Interval = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
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3 comments:
YAY!! this one was fun. I ended with an extra set of sit ups.
This one was great. I like all the workouts here, but the 30/30 jumping jacks and calisthenics is probably my favorite combo.
Thanks so much for posting these workouts every day. My friends, my wife and I love them and get a lot out of each one. Keep up the great work!
-Dave
Glad you're enjoying the workouts. Thanks for the feedback.
Joel
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