WEEK 5

RESISTANCE TRAINING TRAINING

It is now week 5. That means that I only have 11 more weeks left before I reveal my six pack abs. I am feeling a lot stronger today compared to my first week. I am starting to develop my six pack abs. The hardest part for me is eating smaller meals through out the day and avoiding simple sugar in my diet. Eating smaller meals has been challenging but has definetly kept my energy up through out the day and really helps boost my metabolism. If you haven't started eating smaller meals through out the day, I suggest you try your best. It does not have to be perfect but at least give it your best.

Below is my week 5 workout routine. Folllow
Circuit Training Exercises

A1: Ball Pushups (feet on the ball):
A2: Band Squat and Press:
A3: Standing Bent Over Pull Down
A4: Hamstring curl w/ stability ball
A5: Kneeling Tricep Pressdown
A6: Bicep curl (w/ band attached to the door)
A7: Ball Transfer (arm to leg exchange)
A8: Superman (with alternating arms and legs)

Circuit training is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina. This circuit training format utilizes a group of 8 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another with little or no break. Each exercise is performed for a prescribed amount of time before moving on to the next exercise. The exercises within each circuit are separated by brief, timed rest intervals, and each circuit is separated by a longer rest period. The total number of circuits performed during a training session may vary from two to five depending on your training level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), your period of training (preparation or competition) and your training objective.

Beginner:

· 30 seconds per exercise

· 30 second break in between:

· Total number of circuits: 2-3

Intermediate:

· 45 seconds per exercise

· 15 second break in between

· Total number of circuits: 3-4

Advance:

· 60 seconds per exercise

· 10 second break in between

· Total number of circuits: 4-5

Example for a beginner: Do ball pushups for 30 seconds (whatever amount you can complete), followed by 30 second break. Next, perform Squats for 30 seconds (whatever amount you can complete) followed by a 30 second break. Repeat until the last exercise (superman) and go back to ball pushups again; for a complete a total of 2-3 rounds.