Workout of the Day – Sept 26, 2007

“Cindy”
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

How to do this workout?…

If you’re relatively unfit, or feel you can’t go for the full twenty minutes, drop to 15 or 10 minutes but ensure it’s still a stretch for you. (If exercise isn’t a stretch or you’re not pushing yourself, you’re not hitting the intensity required to gain optimum fitness/health benefits)

As a beginner, don’t worry about how many rounds you are getting in, just aim to work consistently. If you bust out 7 rounds in the first home and then limp home for the last 13 minutes (only getting 3 or 4 more rounds) you’ve seriously decreased the benefit of the workout. As you continue you can increase the pace and effort. Twenty minutes doesn’t sound long but it is when you start to fatigue.

Most people will fatigue with their pull ups first, it’s okay to switch to a mixed grip, chin ups, or jumping pull ups. Make sure your push ups are up to standard as well.

This article from againfaster.com also gives another explanation on burning out versus pacing.