Wednesday, February 22, 2012

A Killer 10-Minute Treadmill Routine

If you're anything like me, you're not a fan of the treadmill or sitting on a stationary bike to burn off calories. That type of cardio bores me to no end. I'm a big believer in quick and effective workouts. Getting into the gym and out and making the most of it is key, especially when time is limited. Here's a workout routine that takes only 10 minutes. You will have elevated your heart rate to sweat-drenched levels, worked your entire upper body, sculpted your biceps, triceps, shoulders and upper back and burned a decent amount of calories during the workout. Even better, because you combined strength training with cardio, you will experience an afterburn effect for hours after you stepped off the treadmill - your muscles are repairing and rebuilding. 


source: http://treadmillpro.com/resources/elliptical-vs-treadmill/


Next time you're short on time, give this one a go. All you need is a treadmill and a set of dumbbells, heavy enough to make you tired by the 12th rep. I suggest you try 8-10 lb dumbbells and see how you do. 


Minutes Setting Exercise
1 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Biceps curls
2 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Shoulder press
3 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Lateral raise
4 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Triceps overhead extension
5 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Hammer curls (like biceps curls but your palms face your body)
6 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Shoulder press
7 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Lateral raise 
8 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Triceps overhead extension
9 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Upright rows 
10 Incline 3, Speed 3 to 3.5 Biceps curls


Enjoy :-)

2 comments:

  1. loraine masters2/25/2012

    Ariane, this was hard!

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  2. Anonymous2/27/2012

    This is exactly what I was looking for. The incline is hard!

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