Interval Training Works » Body Weight Exercises

3 Minute Push-Up Challenge

interval training works — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:08:44 +0000

Push-ups remain one of the best upper body exercises around. They are easy to do, you can do them anywhere, and they build up your chest and arms. Are you ready to challenge yourself with push-ups? Check out a cool way to do so with Craig Ballantyne’s 3-minute push-up challenge:

Squat Curl Press, T-Push Ups, and Burpees!

interval training works — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:16:10 +0000

The following workout looks like it could quickly become a favorite. This is the 5th installment in Craig Ballantyne’s 12-Minute Workout series. This workout includes 3 exercises: 1. squat, curl, and press, 2. T-push-ups, 3. Burpees. Each exercise can be done for 30-seconds, rest, and repeat as much as you can within 12 minutes. This one I know for sure will be tough. Burpees alone can wear you out!

12 Minute Push-Ups and Dumbbell Swings

interval training works — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:01:26 +0000

Here is part 3 of Craig Ballantyne’s “12 Minute Workout” series. This set includes two types of push-ups: close-hand and regular as well as two types of dumbbell swings: one-hand swings and two-hand swings. Each exercise is done for 30 seconds, rest for a minute or two after one rotation and repeat for 2 or 3 more times until you reach 12 minutes.

Dumbbell Split Squats and Spiderman Lunges

interval training works — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:10:29 +0000

Here are some great lower body exercises in this second installment of the 12 minute workout by Craig Ballantyne. In this video, he works on the lower body performing dumbbell split squats and then Spiderman lunges. They can be repeated for about 3 sets or more within the 12 minutes.

Total Body Warmup and Interval Workout

interval training works — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:18:34 +0000

One thing I enjoy about Craig Ballentyne’s videos is that his workouts are simple yet effective. That is the beauty of interval training. Most of the time you don’t need anything other than your own body to workout. Other equipment is usually very basic like dumbbells and a small bench. Below is a great demonstration of how you can do some dynamic stretching for warming up your body before getting into an interval routine.

Visit Craig’s web site at Turbulence Training.

Dumbbell Upper Body Workout

interval training works — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:52:10 +0000

This workout is sure to kick butt. Craig Ballantyne only performed some of the exercises and was out of breath by the end of the video, so imagine what completing the full routine will do! This workout is made to work the upper body and you can perform this at a busy gym or in your home if you have the equipment.

It is a 10×10 interval workout using nothing more than dumbbells and a bench. If you’re just starting out, it may be a good idea to start with light weights and substitute some exercises with just your body weight. It is definitely a routine that will build up strength, work your cardiovascular system, and burn the heck out of some fat!

Upper Body 10×10 Workout:

Are You Stuck On Your Push Ups?

interval training works — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:48:53 +0000

Push ups are and will always remain one of the best body weight exercises that anyone can do to build upper body strength. Even if you are not that strong yet, you can still start off on your knees to reduce the amount of weight you are pushing.

What if you feel like you’ve reached a plateau in your push-ups? Do you fee like you can only crank out so many each time and would like to build up to more repetitions? Craig Ballantyne demonstrates how you can increase the amount of push ups you can do. The main key points he mentions are:

1. Reduce your body fat (less weight, easier to do reps)
2. Build up your strength (demonstrates how in video below)
3. Increase repetitions

A Medicine Ball Can Give You Great Abs

interval training works — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:46:39 +0000

Here are some new moves to add to your interval training workouts. Who knew something so simple as a medicine ball could help you sculpt six pack abs? I have seen demonstrations of medicine ball workouts but not one that focuses solely on the abs. These exercises are fairly simple moves, yet, you will definitely feel the burn.

If you don’t have a medicine ball handy, something like a basketball or soccerball will also work. However, medicine balls are great so if you don’t have one, I recommend investing in one. Without further ado, check out Craig Ballantyne’s demonstration below:

15 Minute Hotel Room Workout – Seriously!

interval training works — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:17:31 +0000

I know people who travel a lot on business and many times there aren’t fitness facilities available in the hotel or in the area. This is where bodyweight exercises really come in handy. This workout demonstration below outlines a bodyweight circuit that you can do in very little space. The circuit should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.

After you see what you can accomplish in such a minimal amount of space, you will see that you have no excuse not to exercise on a regular basis. Combine a bodyweight circuit like this with a healthy diet and there is no reason why you can’t lose weight and get strong at the same time.

Without further ado, check out this fat burning bodyweight routine video below:

Extreme Bodyweight Video with the Bar-Barians

interval training works — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:59:19 +0000

Happy Friday everyone! I just wanted to share another amazing video that demonstrates the strength that can be attained just from using your own bodyweight. Of course, the guys in this video are really strong and have been training for years so don’t expect to jump on a bar and do the same.

However, it does prove that you can get an amazing workout simply using your own bodyweight as resistance. If you are not that strong, no worries. Start off simple with push-ups and pull-ups. Consistency and time will develop your strength.

Besides that, imagine how much fat you are burning when you create interval training routines! Check out the video below and get motivated!

Visit the Bar-Barians web site.