Total Body Workout Numero Uno

Even as trainer, group fitness instructor, and exercise scientist, I like being told what to do for a workout from time to time. I spend a good amount of my days writing exercise programs for clients, students, and classes. Sometimes the last thing I want to do is write a workout for myself. Recently, I have been inspired by my brother's rugby coach, Paul Holmes, for my workouts.  Paul is an amazing coach and rugby player from South Africa, who now lives in my hometown, Columbus, Ohio.  The distance doesn't keep me from getting in a good workout, Paul posts his sessions on YouTube and tweets me when they are up.

Today's workout is a modified version of 1823Sevenstrainer's Complete Body Workout.  The KV (Kelley Vargo) version consists of 8 exercises utilizing dumbbells.  Each exercise is done for 20 reps using a moderately-heavy to heavy weight. Continue through the exercises moving from one to the next taking a one to two minute rest after the completion of the 8 exercises.  Repeat the circuit for a total of three times and aim to do so in 30 minutes or less. 

Exercise #1: Bench Press

Exercise #2: Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

Exercise #3: Squat

Exercise #4: Up Right Row

Exercise #5: Deadlift

Exercise #6: Curls

Exercise #7: Shoulder Shrugs

Exercise #8: Split Squats (20 Each Leg)

This is a kick butt total body workout.  As much as I love to train split body parts, some weeks don't afford me the ability to do so.  A workout like this does the trick and then some! Go get it in and let me know what you think!  Oh wait I forgot the ninth exercise....

Ending the workout with a bang: Tebowing for the Buckeyes!

The OHIO STATE Tebow ;)!  Had to give a shout out to my Buckeyes tonight!  Good luck! And a special thank you to Jordan Morrison for being a great photographer :)!