Today’s workout will work your arms, abs, and butt. There are cardio bursts throughout the entire workout to amp up the fat/calorie burning of each round. It’s intense, so remember to always listen to your body.
I am joined by a very special guest during today’s workout. Lenny Boss, our website re-design guru (and my high school BFF), stepped out from behind the scenes and agreed to get on camera with me for a workout. Before the workout I gave him a few different options on workout format, and he chose the hardest variation. He wanted to push hard, and challenge his body in a new way, and he certainly did during today’s workout! When Lenny isn’t busy designing websites in his spare time, he plays Volleyball competitively, and does heavy weight lifting at the gym. This was a completely new challenge for him. Back in our high school days, Lenny and I were Swing Dancing partners. I shared the video on my page a while ago, but I am re-posting it below.
As the workout progressed, Lenny alternated cardio bursts with rest breaks, and focused on getting in maximum repetitions during each 50-second interval round. That was a perfect demonstration of listening to your body. Lenny is a very fit person, but this was a whole new challenge. His body isn’t used to the cardiovascular aspects of this style of workout. He is interested in incorporating this style of workout into his routine and seeing how long it takes him to get through a full boot camp workout with no rest breaks. I am going to emphasize the fact that taking a rest break doesn’t mean you aren’t fit! They are multiple types of fitness, and you can train your body to excel in a multitude of fitness areas.
It is a great reminder to focus on form and take breaks as needed. As long as you are pushing yourself, you are getting in a great workout!
I paired one round of this workout with a 5K race in the AM. Lenny paired one round of this workout with a shoulder workout at the gym. Have fun and let me know what you think in the comments below or on Facebook. I love seeing photos and check-ins of your workouts on Instagram so don’t forget to tag me: @BenderFitness #TeamBenderWorksOut #BenderFitness
Melissa
Repeat 1-3X
Set your interval timer for 15 rounds of 30/50 seconds.
Equipment: Interval Timer & Dumbbells
*30 Second Cardio Burst Between Each Exercise.
- Warrior 3 Row: Right
- Warrior 3 Row: Left
- Side Lunge Lift: Right
- Side Lunge Lift: Left
- Hip Thrust
- Pushup Row: Right
- Pushup Row: Left
- Squat & Press
- Lunge & Curl: Right
- Lunge & Curle: Left
- Mountain Climbers
- Temple Tap Abs
- Leg/Hip Lift
- Side Plank Elbow Tap/Hip Lift: Right
- Side Plank Elbow Tap/Hip Lift: Left
wait, where’s the swing dancing? did I miss it somewhere?
I tried to embed the video, but I guess it didn’t work! I updated it to a link. If you click it should take you to the video on Facebook. 🙂
Seems like you guys had fun together! I’m going to do this one tomorrow.
Saw the swing dance video. Is the blonde dancer you Mrs. Bender?
It certainly is. 🙂 I was blond through most of high school.
Lenny was struggling a little!!! lol I find that most guys are over the top surprised how hard these types of workouts are!!!!! I’m sure he respected you already but maybe a wee but more after that workout!!!!!
Another hard and effective workout. Thank you Melissa!
Good job Lenny! Hopefully he’s tried more of your hiit workouts since u filmed this a few months ago. My daughter said that Lenny looked like Gambit towards the end of the workout. 😀
That was a tough one. Great effort, Lenny!
hi!! just tried this one!! LOVE LOVE I feel so strong that I could continue and the guy was taking breaks!! GO GIRLS!!!