May 13 2010

Jari Love- Get Extremely Ripped 1000

Equipment needed: a step; several sets of dumbbells (I used 5 lbs, 8 lbs and 10 lbs, but you’ll need at least one light and one heavy pair)

Level: Advanced, but could be easily modified to intermediate or intermediate/advanced

Bottom line: This workout mixes simply choreographed, high-intensity cardio intervals with short intervals of weight training to increase intensity and shake up the sets, but it should be considered a primarily cardio workout. It is extremely modifiable and could be used by almost all levels of exercisers at almost all levels of intensity.

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Apr 30 2010

Cathe Friedrich- Imax 3

Equipment needed: step

Level: Advanced

Bottom line: this advanced aerobic and anaerobic interval workout has much less breakdown and fewer pauses than its predecessor, Imax 2, and requires a very high level of both cardiovascular and lower-body endurance.

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Mar 26 2010

Lalofit: Experience the Freeze Technique

Equipment needed: 2-5 lb dumbbells

Level: Intermediate-advanced if heavier dumbbells are used; easily modifiable by using lighter weights

Bottom line: This interval workout offers a refreshing change of pace and is also perfectly suited for working out while traveling.

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Jan 31 2010

Jari Love- Get Ripped 1000

Equipment used: step; 5, 8 and 10 lb dumbbells (the weights will depend on your level, but you will most likely need one “light” and one “heavy” pair)

New! See list of exercises in this workout

Level: Intermediate/advanced

Bottom line: high-repetition, compound weight training with cardio intervals makes this workout a solid strength training and aerobic workout that is ideal for cardio addicts looking to add lean muscle definition.