Olympic-inspired Workouts
Welcome to Olympics month! We all know how difficult it is to motivate yourself to go to the gym, so this month in honor of the Olympics we’ll be featuring a few Olympic-inspired workouts. So far we have covered:
Jump Like a Gymnast: Jumping and Leaping on the Balance Beam
Gymnasts are required to do leaps and jumps on a beam 4.5 feet in the air. While we all don’t have a balance beam, incorporating jumps and leaps into a workouts can increase balance and leg muscle tone. Take a look at how professional gymnasts practice. Watch the video.
While you are at it, learn some exercises that will add a little height to your jumps. Read more on how to increase your vertical jump with our helpful how-to article. Read more »
Get Your Kicks: Tone Legs with Swimming
4 ways to tone your legs while swimming, just in time for the Olympics. Read more »
Next week we’ll have a new way to do cardio, but until then tell us what your favorite olympic sport is in the comments below. We’ll choose a workout tailored around whichever sport is the most popular.
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