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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The Gym is Closed...What Should I Do For A Workout?




 

Here are a couple of suggestions for you if you are wondering what to do for a workout while the gym is closed this week.

1.  Take a Walk  If you have been coming in 3-4 x a week for quite some time now, a little down time won't hurt.  In fact, it may be just what you need.  You will still want to remain active though.  Go for a hike in the woods or just a walk around town.

2.  Play a Sport  If you enjoy a sport, organize a game.  It could be beach volleyball, a pick up basketball game at a local outdoor court, golf, tennis, softball, or anything else that you enjoy doing.  Just make sure to have some fun.

3.  Enjoy the Water  For those of you with access to a boat, canoe, or even an inter-tube enjoy some time on a lake or river.  This could be water skiing, tubing, fishing, or floating down a river.  Just don't forget the sun screen.

4.  Make up your Own Workout  Some of the most enjoyable workouts that I have ever had came when I was away from a gym and just made something up.  I remember a workout done on vacation a year ago that included a short sprint up a hill, jumping on a tree stump, and doing pull ups from the limb of a tree.  That may sound lame to some of you but it was a blast.  Pair up a couple of movements and let your creativity flow.  If you just can't seem to come up with anything, check out the workouts for the road section and make some modifications from there.

Whatever it is that you decide to do with your time, enjoy yourselves and see you next week.

Workout
Mobility
Warm Up

 5 Rounds of 3 minutes of work and 1 minute of Rest for As Many Rounds As Possible
(This workout is known as "The Chief" in Crossfit circles.)

3 Power Clean (135/95)
6 Push ups
9 Squats

You will pick up where you left off each round.

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