The polar vortex covering North America has turned many cities into ghost towns. Locked up in the cold, people go crazy. One way to fend off this nervous energy is exercise. An added benefit is extra warmth, since you don’t need to wear extra layers of sweaters. There’s no need to turn up the heat and see a drastic increase in your gas bill. Exercises to warm up!
Winter can be dreary enough without the added stress of being held hostage inside of Jack Frost. Spice up a February training session by adding some unconventional gear. A suspension trainer can give your exercise routine a break from the monotony. Suspension trainers were initially used in the military. Soldiers and sailors must be fit to fight no matter where they are stationed. A fully equipped gym may not be available. Despite that, no apology. They must be ready at all times. His tool of choice is the suspension trainer. Two types of suspension trainers that one can use are the well known and durable TRX. Does the price seem expensive to you? It can not only be used indoors, but can also be used outdoors, anchored around a tree branch. The number of times you use it will more than pay for the TRX itself. Are you looking for something cheaper? A great option for those who need to save money is the Jungle Gym.
Snowshoes for walking through mountains of snow to your local gym can be stored. Attach the suspension trainer to a door in your house and the gym will come to you. A myriad of exciting exercise possibilities await you in your own home.
Here’s a basic suspension training workout using supersets. Supersets are a combination of two exercises. To keep things at a beginner level, the superset will combine a bodyweight movement along with a suspension exercise.
Warm up: shoulders forward roll, shoulders back roll, high knees, butt kicks. Perform all these exercises for 30 seconds. Rest 30 seconds and repeat two more times.
Main training-
Suspension Trainer Squat – 10
Push-ups – 10
Rest 30 seconds and repeat two more times.
Bodyweight Reverse Lunge: 10 on each leg
Suspension Trainer Row – 10
Rest 30 seconds and repeat two more times.
Hip Raise – 10
Plank – (Feet on the handles, but you’ll be facing the floor with your hands. Support your core!) – hold for 20-30 seconds
Rest 30 seconds and repeat two more times.
Stretch after working a sweater. You will no longer feel frigid. This routine is sure to brighten any subzero day!
