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Tip for Today: 45 Minute Express Workout

Posted April 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today

Short on time, but still want to get in a good workout? Try this express total body workout. Since it incorporates cardio and strength training, you’ll get the benefits of both in less then one hour!  Work straight through the exercises, performing one set of 15 repetitions each, with no rest between the moves.

Warm Up:
8 minutes treadmill, walking at 3.5 mph at an 8% incline

Complete:
Lat Pulldown
Dumbbell Row
Chest Press
Chest Flies

8 minutes on the Stairmaster, keeping about 65-70% of your maximum heart rate

Complete:
Military Press
Lateral Raise
Bicep Curls
Tricep Pushdowns
Bench Dips

8 Minutes on the rowing machine

Complete:
Leg Curls
Leg Extension
Leg Press

You’re done!

If you aren’t sure how to do any of the exercises listed above, always make sure to ask a trainer for help!

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