TV workout

Workouts while watching TV

On my final article for this month’s theme I wanted to talk about how to squeeze in some precious exercising while watching TV.

The average commercial break for most TV shows that run one hour is 12 minutes (about 4 minutes each 15 minute mark). That gives plenty of opportunity for some circuit training during those breaks.

So here is a simplified workout to get you further in your fitness needs.

I have broken up the workout into three parts to capitalize on the three 4 minute breaks.

First commercial (there is no break between exercises): LOWER BODY WORK
1) 25 squats.
2) 20 lunges.
3) 50 calf raises on one foot.
4) 20 leg planks off of the couch.

Second commercial (there is no break between exercises): CORE AND BACK WORK
1) 20 Bird/dogs.
2) 25 bicycles on the ground while moving your elbow to opposite leg.
3) Inner/Outer Oblique rise while on your side.
4) Cobra off floor.

Third commercial (there is no break between exercises): UPPER BODY WORK
1) 25 pushups.
2) 20 dips off of a chair.
3) 25 side planks with twist.
4) 20 punches into a cushion.

During just one 1-hour TV show you can get a total body workout minus the cardio. Hard to give excuses when you can do this and still appear lazy or relaxed.

I realize that some of you may have no idea what some of these exercises mean or how to do them. If you would like clarification just reach out to me and I will describe more in detail.

As always - I am available for personal training either in person (if in NJ) or over the web. If you feel you have stalled in your pursuit of fitness and need some expert knowledge to get you on track reach out to me.

Regards,

Eddie Camaroto CPT

Perfect You LLC