Sunday 1 May 2011: REST
REST DAY
Saturday 30 April 2011: RUN FOR DISTANCE
RUN FOR DISTANCE
Advanced:
Run for twenty minutes.
Intermediate:
Run-walk for twenty minutes.
Basic:
Powerwalk for twenty minutes.
Friday 29 April 2011: 30/90 PULLS + CARDIO
30/90 PUSH-UPS / PULL-UPS + CARDIO
Perform five of the following circuits in twenty minutes.
- 30 seconds - A set of Push-ups
- 90 seconds - Cardio
- 30 seconds - A set of Pull-ups
- 90 seconds - Cardio
The sets of push-ups and pull-ups do not have to last the entire thirty seconds allotted for them. Simply perform a set based on your current ability, allowing adequate time to transition back to the cardio movement of your choice.
Cardio Suggestions:
- Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks or Squats
- Burpees or Squat Thrusts
- Running or Powerwalking
- Dumbbell/Kettlebell/Sand-jug Swings
- Heavy Bag Punching or Shadowboxing
Substitutions for Intermediate and Basic:
- Push-ups - Knee Push-ups
- Pull-ups - Partial, Assisted, or Jumping Pull-ups or BodyRows
Thursday 28 April 2011: 30/90 SPRINTS
30/90 SPRINTS
Advanced:
- Run 5 minutes
- Repeat five times:
Sprint 30 seconds
Recover 90 seconds - Run 5 minutes
Intermediate:
- Run-walk 5 minutes
- Repeat five times:
Sprint 20-30 seconds
Recover 90-100 seconds - Run-walk 5 minutes
Basic:
- Powerwalk 5 minutes
- Repeat five times:
Sprint 15-20 seconds
Recover 100-105 seconds - Powerwalk 5 minutes
Tuesday 26 April 2011: CONDITIONING
CONDITIONING INTERVALS
Today's workout uses 30/30 intervals (30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest, repeat for time allotted).
Advanced:
- 5 x 30/30 Jumping Jacks or Jump Rope
- 5 x 30/30 Burpees
- 5 x 30/30 Mountain Climbers
- 5 x 30/30 Squats
Intermediate:
- 5 x 30/30 Jumping Jacks or Jump Rope
- 5 x 30/30 Squat Thrusts (add push-up if possible)
- 5 x 30/30 Mountain Climbers
- 5 x 30/30 Squats
Basic:
- 5 x 30/30 Jumping Jacks or Jump Rope
- 5 x 30/30 Half-Squats or Squat Thrusts
- 5 x 30/30 Mountain Climbers
- 5 x 30/30 Half Squats
Monday 25 April 2011: SPARTAN RUN #2
SPARTAN RUN #2
30/30 = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
Advanced:
- Run 5 minutes
- Repeat twice:
30/30 Pull-ups
30/30 Sit-ups
30/30 Burpees
30/30 Squats
30/30 Bear Crawls (substitute Crab Crawls on second circuit) - Run 5 minutes
Intermediate:
- Run-walk 5 minutes
- Repeat twice:
30/30 Partial, Assisted or Jumping Pull-ups
30/30 Sit-ups or Crunches
30/30 Squat Thrusts
30/30 Squats
30/30 Bear Crawl (substitute Crab Crawls on second circuit) - Run-walk 5 minutes
Basic:
- Powerwalk 5 minutes
- Repeat twice:
30/30 Body Rows
30/30 Crunches
30/30 Jumping Jacks
30/30 Half-Squats
30/30 Bear Crawl (substitute Crab Crawls on second circuit) - Powerwalk 5 minutes
Saturday 23 April 2011: RUN FOR DISTANCE
RUN FOR DISTANCE
Advanced:
Run for twenty minutes.
Intermediate:
Run-walk for twenty minutes.
Basic:
Powerwalk for twenty minutes.
Friday 22 April 2011: JJ + PU CHALLENGE
JUMPING JACK + PUSH-UP CHALLENGE
Today's workout involves two ten-minute challenges.
For the first ten minutes, perform as many jumping jacks as possible, resting as necessary.
During the second ten minutes, perform as many push-ups as possible.
Intermediate and Basic trainees should substitute Knee Push-ups as necessary.
Thursday 21 April 2011: OH-SQ + SPRINT
OVERHEAD SQUAT + SPRINT
Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes. Keep moving between rounds, i.e. walk or jog while catching your breath.
Advanced:
- 15 Overhead Squats w/ PVC Pipe, Broomhandle, or Clenched Fists in the Air
- 30 seconds Sprint
- Walk or jog back to the start and recover as necessary
Intermediate:
- 10 Overhead Squats w/ PVC Pipe, Broomhandle, or Clenched Fists in the Air
- 20 seconds Sprint
- Walk or jog back to the start and recover as necessary
Basic:
- 5 Overhead Squats w/ PVC Pipe, Broomhandle, or Clenched Fists in the Air
- 10 seconds Sprint
- Walk or jog back to the start and recover as necessary
Wednesday 20 April 2011: DIPS + CHINS
DIPS + CHIN-UPS SUPERSETS
Perform sets of Dips and Chin-ups back to back for twenty minutes. Rest between supersets as necessary (e.g. set of dips, set of chins, rest, repeat).
Options for performing dips include parallel bars, positioning the hands on the backs of two chairs, or using the corner of a countertop.
Intermediate and Basic trainees should substitute chair dips, push-ups, or knee push-ups as necessary.
Tuesday 19 April 2011: BOXING CONDITIONING
BOXING CONDITIONING
Advanced - Four rounds of:
- 4 minutes - Shadowbox (include kicks, knees, and elbow strikes as desired)
- 1 minute - Rest
During rest perform:
-Round 1 - a set of push-ups
-Round 2 - a set of crunches
-Round 3 - a set of squats
-Round 4 - a set of push-ups
Intermediate - Five rounds of:
- 3 minutes - Shadowbox (include kicks, knees, and elbow strikes as desired)
- 1 minute - Rest
During rest perform:
-Round 1 - 5-15 push-ups
-Round 2 - 15-30 crunches
-Round 3 - 10-20 squats
-Round 4 - 15-30 crunches
-Round 5 - 5-15 push-ups
Basic - Seven rounds of:
- 2 minutes - Shadowbox
- 1 minute - Rest
Monday 18 April 2011: 30/30 CALS CIRCUIT
30/30 CALISTHENICS CIRCUIT
Complete 5 rounds of the following circuit in twenty minutes.
30/30 = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
Advanced:
- 30/30 Pull-ups
- 30/30 Sit-ups
- 30/30 Push-ups
- 30/30 Squats
Intermediate:
- 30/30 Partial, Assisted, or Jumping Pull-ups
- 30/30 Sit-ups or Crunches
- 30/30 Push-ups (go to your knees if necessary)
- 30/30 Squats
Basic:
- 30/30 Body Rows
- 30/30 Crunches
- 30/30 Knee Push-ups
- 30/30 Half- Squats
Saturday 16 April 2011: RUN FOR DISTANCE
RUN FOR DISTANCE
Advanced:
Run for twenty minutes.
Intermediate:
Run-walk for twenty minutes.
Basic:
Powerwalk for twenty minutes.
Friday 15 April 2011: JR + PU-PULL
30/90 PUSH-UPS / PULL-UPS + CARDIO
Perform five of the following circuits in twenty minutes.
- 30 seconds - A set of Push-ups
- 90 seconds - Cardio
- 30 seconds - A set of Pull-ups
- 90 seconds - Cardio
The sets of push-ups and pull-ups do not have to last the entire thirty seconds allotted for them. Simply perform a set based on your current ability, allowing adequate time to transition back to the cardio movement of your choice.
Cardio Suggestions:
- Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks or Squats
- Burpees or Squat Thrusts
- Running or Powerwalking
- Dumbbell/Kettlebell/Sand-jug Swings
- Heavy Bag Punching or Shadowboxing
Substitutions for Intermediate and Basic:
- Push-ups - Knee Push-ups
- Pull-ups - Partial, Assisted, or Jumping Pull-ups or BodyRows
Thursday 14 April 2011: SPEEDPLAY
SPEEDPLAY (Fartlek)
Perform intermittent sprints of varying lengths and intensities during brisk walking and easy running (or jogging) for twenty minutes.
Today's workout involves random combinations of fast walking, easy running, and sprinting. After several minutes (~5 minutes) of powerwalking and/or easy running, begin performing intermittent sprints. Vary the length and intensity of each sprint (E.g. Sprint for twenty seconds, jog for 90 seconds, sprint hard for ten seconds, walk/jog for two minutes, etc.).
If you are unable to recover sufficiently by jogging, reduce your pace to a walk. Go slower at first than you think is necessary. It is easy to overdo it on this workout. Vary your pace every one to three minutes throughout the twenty minutes training session.
Ideas to incorporate in your workout:
- High intensity sprints of 8-15 seconds
- Medium intensity sprints of 15-30 seconds
- High/medium intensity running for 1-3 minutes
- Sets of Jumping Jacks, Burpees, Mountain Climbers, or Jump Squats
- Sets of Squats, Lunges, or Pushups
- Bear Crawling or Crab Crawling
Wednesday 13 April 2011: ALT PULL-PU OTM
ALTERNATE PULL-UPS AND PUSH-UPS
ON THE MINUTE
ON THE MINUTE
Perform a set of pull-ups or push-ups at the top of every minute for twenty minutes. Perform pull-ups on the odd numbered minutes (1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19) and push-ups on the even numbered minutes (2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20). You will perform ten sets of each exercise. The alternating pattern will allow you to do more reps and/or more challenging reps in each set than you could do in superset fashion.
Advanced:
- Pull-ups or Chin-ups
- Push-ups, Dips, Handstand PU, or other challenging variation
Intermediate:
- Partial, Assisted, and/or Jumping Pull-ups
- Push-ups (go to your knees if necessary)
Basic:
- Bodyrows
- Knee Push-ups
Daily "Up and At Them" Program
The Daily "Up and At Them" Program
A friend from the New Push-ups Forum, Robert, has been using the following routine for the last month and has enjoyed great success with it. It is an excellent example of a minimalist fitness program that is simple, sustainable, and highly effective. Don't be put off by the designation minimalist. This is exactly the kind of routine most people need, not one designed for elite athletes, but a lifetime habit of physical activity. --JME
My daily program is short and sweet, and is very effective for me. I arise in the morning, do about 5 minutes of warming up, stretches, and running in place, and then do my quick routine. I do as many pushups as I can do, and whatever that amount is, I do the same number of situps and deep knee bends. I then do about 5 minutes of stretching, and then hit the road for a 3-4 mile walk. On days when I walk on level ground along The Embarcadero (the wharf), I walk 4 miles. On days when I hit the steep hills, I walk for 3 miles. If I have a lot of energy in the evening before bedtime, I will do another burst of pushups, situps, and deep knee bends, again as many as I can do, with no rest between exercises. This program does not burn me out, and leaves me very energized. I don't look at it as a workout, but as a program that will keep me fit and flexible in my Golden Years. I am 71, and this short and simple program is doing wonders for me. I highly recommend it, and give thanks to Johnny Grube for writing his very inspirational article, and to Joel for posting it.--Robert5249
Tuesday 12 April 2011: LOWER BODY STRENGTH
LOWER BODY STRENGTH
Complete ten of the following circuits in twenty minutes.
Advanced:
- 45/15 Squats
- 45/15 Lunges
Intermediate-Basic:
- 30/30 Squats
- 30/30 Lunges
45/15 = 45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest
30/30 = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
Monday 11 April 2011: 5BX
FIVE BASIC EXERCISES
This circuit can be performed virtually anywhere. It requires very little room to complete. When time crunched, try performing a single circuit (10 minutes) for a quick physical and mental boost.
Complete two of the following circuits in twenty minutes.
- 2 minutes - Sun Salutations
- 1 minute - Squats
- 1 minute - Push-ups
- 1 minute - Sit-ups or Leg Raises
- 5 minutes - Jump Rope, Jumping Jacks, or Run in Place
Modifications for Intermediate and Basic trainees
- Perform Half-Squats instead of Squats
- Perform Knee Push-ups instead of Push-ups
- Perform Crunches instead of Sit-ups
- Perform Cardio Exercise 30/30 style (30 sec. work, 30 sec. rest)
Saturday 9 April 2011: RUN FOR DISTANCE
RUN FOR DISTANCE
Advanced: Run for twenty minutes.
Intermediate: Run-walk for twenty minutes.
Basic: Powerwalk for twenty minutes.
Friday 8 April 2011: TRIPLE-UPs
TRIPLE UPs: PULL-UP, SIT-UP, PUSH-UP
Perform as many supersets of pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups as possible in twenty minutes.
A superset is done by performing one set of each exercise back to back to back with little or no rest in between. Choose a number of reps that is well below your max to prevent early burnout during the training session. The training effect today will come from the overall volume of exercise combined with short rest periods, not max effort sets. Rest between supersets as necessary.
Intermediate and Basic trainees should substitute assisted, partial, or jumping pull-ups, body rows, crunches, and knee push-ups as necessary.
Wednesday 6 April 2011: PULL, PU, CRAWL
PULLING, PUSHING, & CRAWLING
Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes.
Advanced:
- A set of Pull-ups
- 30 seconds - Bear Crawl
- A set of Push-ups
- 30 seconds - Crab Crawl
Intermediate:
- A set of Partial, Assisted, or Jumping Pull-ups
- 20-30 seconds - Bear Crawl
- A set of Push-ups (go to your knees if necessary)
- 20-30 seconds - Crab Crawl
Basic:
- A set of Body Rows
- 15-20 seconds - Bear Crawl
- A set of Knee Push-ups
- 15-20 seconds - Crab Crawl
Tuesday 5 April 2011: J-SQ + BW-Q #2
JUMP SQUATS + BODYWEIGHT SQUATS #2
Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes.
Advanced - Intermediate:
- A set of Squat Jumps
(e.g. Box Jumps, Hurdle Jumps, Star Jumps, Half-Squat Jumps, etc.) - A set of Bodyweight Squats
(e.g. Deep Knee Bends, Half Squats, Hindu Squats, Sumo Squats, Pistols, etc.)
If you are unaccustomed to plyometric training, perform the Basic WOD.
Basic:
- A set of Half Squats
- A set of Lunges
- A set of Calf Raises
- A set of Jumping Jacks
Monday 4 April 2011: PFT
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
Advanced:
- Max Pull-ups in 1 minute
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Sit-ups in 1 minute
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Push-ups in 1 minute
- Rest 3 minutes
- Run 12 minutes for distance
Intermediate:
- Max Partial or Assisted Pull-ups or Body Rows
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Sit-ups or Crunches in 1 minute
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Push-ups in 1 minute
- Rest 3 minutes
- Run-walk 12 minutes for distance
Basic:
- Max Body Rows in 1 minute
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Crunches in 1 minute
- Rest 1 minute
- Max Knee Push-ups in 1 minute
- Rest 3 minutes
- Powerwalk 12 minutes for distance
Saturday 2 April 2011: RUN FOR DISTANCE
RUN FOR DISTANCE
Advanced: Run for twenty minutes. Intermediate: Run-walk for twenty minutes. Basic: Powerwalk for twenty minutes.
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