June Part 1: Time to sweat!
Hi…so summer is here!
Before we get into the workouts, here are my public in person classes;
Wed 9.30 AM - Yoga, Richmond Park (Roehampton Gate)
Thur 9.30 AM - Ladies Yoga, Putney Vale
Thur 10.30 AM - Over 55s Stretch & Move, Putney Vale
Sun 10 AM - Rugby Fit, Pools on The Park Richmond
The yoga classes are beginner / intermediate with very friendly groups who enjoy chatting in the breaks. Rugby fit is a circuits class but involving some rugby games (very fun, obviously no contact), and is great for building fitness for most sports, as well as giving a bit of a different challenge.
There are also three more classes coming in Teddington in the next few weeks. Message me for more details 😁
A holiday at home
I’ve had the perfect start to the day; woke up naturally, walked to the gym (let’s do more of this by the way), and then went to the park to film your workouts via the local cafe. I’m going to stop back in for an outfit change, some food (strawberry and almond butter filled toasted pitta bread) then off to tennis.
Like a lot of people I’ve been pining for a holiday, but a day off spent well is so, so good for recharging the batteries.
With this morning in mind, I’ve made the workouts this month as Bodyweight only, for the main reason, I’d like you do them outside.
Whenever you see someone looking athletic, you can pretty much guarantee they have good control of their Bodyweight, they’ve reached a good level of strength and co ordination. This is HIIT style (High Intensity Intervals) which is great for fat loss and improving cardio fitness.
This workout should both challenge and energise you: you’ll be feeling great once you get your breath back.
Outside also makes it very easy to get a sweat on, helping the liver detoxify, and lubricating the joints to get you moving better quicker. Plus the vitamin D which is supposedly helpful in regards to Covid recovery and definitely plays a huge role in improving mood. I’ve chosen Bodyweight as you can take them anywhere, including on holiday with you 😉
The Workouts
Warm Up: 6 mins (3 rounds of 30 second sets)
Intermediate
March
Star step
Speed skater
Plank shoulder tap
Advanced
Skips
Star jumps
Side steps
Forearm plank reaches
Main Session: Intermediate
3 - 5 rounds (45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest - With a rest minute at the end of each round)
Alternating Squats
Lateral lunges
Push Up + 1/12
X and Y
Scissor Kick
Rest
Main Session: Advanced
3 - 5 rounds (45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest - With a rest minute at the end of each round)
Alternating Squat jumps
Sgl RDL
3 wide 3 close push up
Mountain climber leg through
V Ups
Rest
I hope you enjoy them, I always welcome questions and even some footage of you working out for my Instagram @yogabarbell which hasn’t had so much attention lately.
Thanks for being the best people to work with, and here’s to a fantastic (and sweaty) month of good training, stretching and walking, with smiles on our faces, at least most of the time!
Will