Here is a very powerful fitness tip for all of you that have a short attention span and you just want to get a lot of work done.
Its called a ladder, its actually very simple. Pick any exercise and do 1 repetition and rest. Now do 2 repetitions and rest, continue to add one rep until you hit the number you want to stop at. If you did up to 10, that would be 55 repetitions. If you went back down the ladder it would be a total of 100 repetitions.
Here is a sample workout. The rest periods are swapped out for another exercise.
Goblet Squat 1 rep
Push Up 1 rep
Goblet Squat 2 reps
Push Up 2 reps
Goblet Squat 3 reps
Push Up 3 reps
Up to 10
Keep adding on one repetition until you hit 10 reps.
As for you martial artist out there, this is a great way of building up PERFECT repetitions while staying as fresh as possible.
In Strength,
Charles Trinh, MS, PES, CSCS, ACSM-cPT
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Charles has dedicated more than 14 years in the field of exercise science and performance enhancement. His extensive background in human performance and sports medicine enable him to develop scientifically sound fitness programs for individuals looking to get healthy, and up to high performance athletes. Charles has also done extensive work with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (former state director) and American College of Sports Medicine in providing continuing education units to personal trainers, strength coaches, physical therapist, athletic trainers and Medical Doctors. With his extensive training and experience, Charles has helped countless individuals reach their health and performance goals.
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