Scottsdale Boot Camp Personal Trainer Releases President’s Day Time-saving Workout

This President’s Day is another defining moment in American history. Whether you voted for him or not, the recent election of President Barack Obama has brought about significant change. Though we’ll have to let President Obama’s accomplishments in office dictate to what degree the change will actually be, it’s true that the new president is a leader with confidence….something he will surely need in the face of a fragile economy or the many other challenges facing our world.

For the most powerful man in the free world, it has got to be the most demanding job, both physically and mentally exhausting.

Although Obama is reported to continue his one hour a day workout regimen, there are going to be plenty of occasions where world duty will call and his workout time will have to be cut short. Like many Americans, his intentions may be good but the reality of spending hours in the gym is not possible.

So, to be the most efficient with the limited time you do have, I want to offer my expertise to cut your workout time by more than half, but still offer all the benefits without having to spend hours plugging away in the weight room. This will enable you to stay on track, even with the most hectic of schedules.

Let’s take it one step further and simplify the system by allowing for body weight exercises, using nothing more than one set of dumbbells. In addition, we’ll set it up so you can pick the most appropriate workout…ranging from just 5 minutes to 20 minutes.

President’s Day Time-Saving Workout

- Perform all strength workouts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

- Perform all cardio workouts on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays

If you had just five minutes to workout:

Strength Workout- Continuous Work: Perform max rounds of 10 reps of an upper body exercise (push-ups, rows, pull-ups, dips, etc.) and 20 reps of a lower body exercise (squats, deadlifts, hip extensions, lunges, etc.) for time.

Cardio Workout- Tabata Intervals: Select one body weight cardio exercise (stationary running, jumping jacks, jumping rope, burpees, alternating split jumps, ice skater jumps, etc.) OR one total body exercise (squat to presses, deadlift + curls, lunge + curl to press, swings, etc.) and perform 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for four straight minutes, followed by a one-minute rest.

If you had just 10 minutes to workout:

Strength Workout- Continuous Work: Perform max rounds of 10 reps of an upper body exercise (push-ups, rows, pull-ups, dips, etc.) and 20 reps of a lower body exercise (squats, deadlifts, hip extensions, lunges, etc.) for time.

Cardio Workout- Quick Tabata Intervals: Select one body weight cardio exercise (stationary running, jumping jacks, squat thrusts, alternating split jumps, ice skater jumps, etc.) OR one total body exercise (squat to presses, deadlift + curls, lunge + curl to press, swings, etc.) and perform 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for four straight minutes, followed by a one-minute rest. Repeat this five-minute sequence one more time with the same exercise or with the exercise(s) of your choice.

If you had just 20 minutes to workout:

Strength Workout- Continuous Work: Perform two different 10-minute work zones. For work zone one, perform max rounds of 10 reps of an upper body pushing exercise (push-ups, dips, presses, etc.) and 20 reps of a double-leg lower body exercise (squats, deadlifts, hip extensions, etc.) for time. For work zone two, perform max rounds of 10 reps of an upper body pulling exercise (pull-ups, rows, curls, etc.) and 10 reps/leg of a single-leg lower body exercise (lunges, step-ups, single-leg hip extensions, etc.) for time.

Cardio Workout- Quick Tabata Intervals: Select one body weight cardio exercise (stationary running, jumping jacks, squat thrusts, alternating split jumps, ice skater jumps, etc.) OR one total body exercise (squat to presses, deadlift + curls, lunge + curl to press, swings, etc.) and perform 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for four straight minutes, followed by a one-minute rest. Repeat this five-minute sequence three more times with the same exercise or with the exercise(s) of your choice.

Whether you have a hectic schedule as a busy parent, CEO, or even as the President of the United States, you’ll find this killer fitness plan actually works with, not against, your on-the-go schedule. So if the new President can still find time to stay in shape, I know you can do it too!