I’ve been a certified personal trainer for over 10 years, and have been asked by clients to give them a challenging workout in a short period of time.  This is one I recommend and can be done by any fitness level (by using exercise modifications).

Fall Workout – hanging out at the park!

Grab your sweatpants, your running shoes, your beanie, a watch, and your kids . . . get ready for a quick, intense, energizing and fun workout for Fall.  Get yourself out of your regular routine of the gym and revive your mental & physical self with a quick workout in the fresh air.  You will finish this workout saying, “Aaaah!”

Enjoy the Beautiful Fall Air!

Warm-up
Walk to your neighborhood park (if it’s closer than a 5 minute walk, find a squirrel to chase around the park for a few laps).

Workout
5 pull-ups (find modifications because these are challenging, but you can do it!)
10 push-ups
15 squats
*** performing all three exercises = 1 set. See how many sets you can do in 10 minutes.

Cool-down
Walk home

Benefit of this Fall workout:

1. You get the enjoyment of the fresh air of fall in your lungs. Getting fresh air, helps fight getting sick.
2. The 3 exercises in the workout segment will raise your heart rate, so not only will you get the benefit of strengthening your muscles, but you will get the benefit of a cardiovascular workout, too!
3. Twenty minute workout and you’re done!!!!  Who has time these days to spend hours in the gym?   You will feel the benefits right away and see the results (if you do this consistently) in 4-6 weeks!

Squat Squat Squats are easier if you smile!

Important information about this workout:
1. Perform this workout 2-3 times per week with a rest day in between each day.
2. Please see a fitness ’know-it-all’  if you have questions about how to perform these
exercises . . . Proper form is essential to avoiding injuries.
3. Use modifications if needed (ask your fitness professional for examples of modifying each exercise to your needs.)
4. ANY level of fitness will be capable of performing this workout, just MODIFY.
5. Have FUN! It is fun to feel fit and healthy . . . Just commit to it and DO IT!
6. Record the number of “sets” you do for a month, watch and reward your improvements and say, “I’m awesome!”