Which workout?

[Zozo]

If you're short on time, and want to get IT ALL in, which workout do you reach for? Let's say 40 minutes or under. I mean in terms of dvds. I know the HIITs are good, but i was wondering if you could almost fit MORE in... I have to get up super early one day this week, and am unsure when my next workout will be () because it's the day I set off to University. Before I go, I want to get a THOROUGH workout in, just in case I don't get to exercise either that night, or the next day. I'm up for ANY type of workout, but one that has the best afterburn effect. Weights, cardio, circuit ANYTHING... whatever you recommend. I'm really up for any suggestion: its the only day on my workout calander that currently says 'not sure yet'!!

 

[LauraMax]

Well, if I was choosing the only workout I'd be able to do for a couple of days, it'd be Drill Max, but that's longer than 40 minutes. I also really like Kimberley Spreen's cardio combat intervals. It has med ball, body bar & KB intervals & is a pretty decent total body workout with an intense cardio component. I think it's longer than 40 minutes too though.

 

[lioness]

I would choose Drill Max and/or High Step Challenge. Drill Max has a Timesaver Cardio Blast that is 39 minutes. High Step Challenge also has a Timesaver premix of 32 minutes. Boot Camp would be good too. You get both cardio and weight work.

 

[Vee]

I would pick LIFT or Circuit Burn from Kelly Coffey Meyer. Taken together these DVDs have four great thirty minute routines that have a cardio effect plus resistance training, and two core focused short bonus routines. There are premixes that can fit your needs.

 

[Zozo]

Unfortunately, I don't own any of Kelly's workouts. I'm intrigued now though! Anyone got any more Cathe/Amy Bento suggestions? I own insanity too.. I guess that'd be an option...

 

[mom418]

when i want doms, well honestly every w/o is a quest, but when i'm really focusing on it lol, i try to think of what exercises i havent done ever/recently.
for example, i had been doing alot of lunges, squats, step ups which never gave lasting doms anymore, but then i did some of the moves from sts plyo legs. the speed skaters, alternating side lunges w/25# db. those gave me doms for several days. i think bc it was a diff. kind of movement. lateral instead of up/down.
so maybe you could look thru your w/o maybe its been awhile since you did certain exercises? or maybe its a certain body part?
also, boxing/kickboxing is super fast. even 15 mins of intervals of punching the heavy bag and jumping rope can be really difficult.
read your blog btw. interested to read your new posts.

 

[Zozo]

Oh wow! Thank you... i haven't posted on my blog in ages because I wasn't sue anyone even visited it You have inspired me to start posting again.

And that's a good idea.. and actually.. plyo legs may be a LITTLE long... but that sounds like a good idea still open to suggestions, but I like the idea of thta.. I might just have to cut it a little short

 

[pjlippert]

Insanity's Plyometric Cardio Circuit is a total butt-kicker!! It has intense intervals that incorporate some upper body with push-ups. I get completely drenched in sweat and feel soo calm and wiped out when I'm done. It is 40minutes.

Have fun!!

 

[Zozo]

I'd totally overlooked Plyo circuit! THat's a great idea And you're right, it's the perfect length Thanks everyone

 

[ebonynicole]

Did you look at CTX, I believe a few of those are around 40-45 min in length?

 

[Zozo]

I haven't got Cross train Express...it never really appealed to me. I'm starting to regret that though!

 

[regina]

I agree with Vee- KCM- Circuit Burn - It has two 30 approx. 30 min workouts that get the job done!

Also Insanity - Pylo Cardio Circuit or Max Interval Circuit (you can shorten this workout by only doing two sets of each circuit or by only doing some of the complete circuits).

 

[Dela]

I agree with Vee- KCM- Circuit Burn - It has two 30 approx. 30 min workouts that get the job done!

And if you do decide to look at Kelley's circuit burn, there is an option for a 59 minute workout, that simply combines the two 30 minute workouts, I was kind of tired the other day, chose the 59 premix but only did 3 out of the 4 full circuits and then skipped to the cool down and stretch, which cut it down to around 45 minutes.