Cathe - Workout during Hurricane?

[lundquist93]

To Cathe or anyone who has advice:

I live in NC and have a good chance of having a power outage in the next few days due to the Hurricane. That means I can't pop in a video and chances are the weather will not be suitable to go for a run outside.
So..., can you give some suggestions on getting a decent CARDIO workout that is at least 30 minutes without the resources of a DVD or VCR?

Thanks!

 

[DebbieH]

Hi Lundquist:This is not REALLY a cardio workout but I'll tell you what, my heart was beating bigtime while doing it. It is Cathe's vacation workout which requires no music, TV or vids. Just read and do! I know you said cardio but if all fails, give this a try and plan to be SORE! Whew! Here goes. I will post the whole workout in case you take it with you sometime on vacation as it does include cardio but don't think you would want to run 25 minutes INSIDE your house! ;-) Although you could run your stairs! Yikes, I am panting thinking about that! Read on:

VACATION WORKOUT

25 minutes a morning is all you need to maintain enough so that when you come back you will not feel out of the loop. Bring one set of moderate pound dumbbells (5 or 8 pounds)Here is a sample two week vacation workout:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

a) Warm Up:
5 minute brisk walk

b) Legs:
Leg Blast:
30 seconds non-weighted squats
30 seconds plyo jacks
30 seconds squats/ with dumbbells in hands
30 seconds front kicks (no dumbells)
30 seconds side kicks (no dumbbells)

Forward lunges (with dumbbells)....3 sets 15 reps (Rt leg 15 / Left leg 15 then do the next set).

Back lunges (with dumbbells).....Same reps/sets as forward lunges.

c) Torso/Arms
Chest: 3 sets of 10 push ups...On last rep of last set hold push up 1/2 way down for 20 seconds.

Back: One arm dumbbell rows (put both weights in one hand) do 3 sets of 15 reps per arm.

Biceps: Concentration curls (put both weights in one arm)do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Triceps: ALTERNATE one set of dips (15 reps) with one set of double arm kickbacks (do as many as you can with that weight and good form). Do three alternating sets.

Shoulders: Seated bent arm side lateral raises (10 reps) right into rear delt flys (as many as you can with that weight and good form). Do three alternating sets.

Abs: traditional crunches for 3 minutes and then flip over and hold a one minute plank

Stretch



Tues/Thursday/Saturday

A 25 minute walk/run (this includes 5 minute brisk walk warm up and three minute stretch)

Bon Voyage






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[DebbieH]

BTW!

We will be thinking of you and saying extra prayers. Keep us posted!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!

 

[DebbieH]

Another idea!

I just remembered that my boombox can work with batteries only, no electrical power. If you have enough light coming thru your windows, you could put on Cathe's musical CD (if you have it) or put any favorite music on and just make up your own Hi/Lo, kickbox or step routine or a lil bit of all three. Just an idea. Just be sure to get batteries for your boombox. Take Care!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!

 

[lfcjasp]

Hi, Lundquist and Debbie: Thank you both for asking for help and answering!!!

 

[laurasparkman]

RE: Another idea!

I'm in NC too (right near Wilmington--south of landfall, so we won't feel Isabel's full force...I hope!)

Anyway, today I did the board-up-the-windows workout. Tomorrow I'll do the clean-up-the-yard workout...and by Friday, maybe things will be back to normal! It depends so much on power outages and how long they last...good luck, everybody!