Rachel Cosgrove is back with a new book for women.
Unique Exercise Tips from Rachel Cosgrove -
1.
Combinations are where it's at! Include exercises that combine two
great exercises into one. Some examples are a Single Leg Romanian
Deadlift paired with a Single Arm Row or a Squat paired with a Push
Press. This way you get more done in less time really revving up your
metabolism, burning more calories while also building muscle to reinvent
your body. The program in Drop Two Sizes includes a number of
combination exercises to guarantee you will Drop Two Sizes.
2.
Putting a demand on your body that it's not used to is the key to
changing your body. If you have been afraid to lift challenging weights
you might be holding yourself back. Why would your body change if you
aren't putting a demand that is challenging promoting change! Start by
weighing your purse. Once you know how much your purse weighs that you
carry around daily - probably anywhere from 8-12 pounds, you'll know
about where to start with which dumbbells to grab to get your body to
change. Your body is used to your purse remember. Stop holding yourself
back and start changing!
3. Intensity is key
when it comes to raising your metabolism using interval training for
your cardio. How do you know if you are working hard enough? A fantastic
way to know is to use a heart rate monitor. Push yourself to hit 85% of
your max heart rate during the work period and stay there for about
15-20s, then rest and recover letting your heart rate come all the way
down to below 75% of max before you go again. Using a heart rate monitor
will guarantee you are getting an effective metabolic interval workout
that is specific and individualized for you.
4.
I've got the power! Power exercises are one of the priorities in my
programs. The goal of a power exercises is to move a load as fast as
possible from A to B. These explosive exercises are great for burning
fat, getting your metabolism up but also power is one of the first
qualities we lose as we age so extremely important to train. Make sure
you are including 1-2 power exercises in your program. Examples include
Push Press, Kettlebell Swings, Cleans, or Squat Jumps.
5.
Go overhead to work your core. Some of the best core exercises include
pressing a weight overhead while stabilizing at your core. As soon as
you lift a weight overhead your abs have to go to work to stabilize. As
you press a weight overhead think about keeping your core engaged along
with your glutes engaged. I should not see your ribs, really keeping
everything locked down as if you are prepared for a punch in the
stomach. Try a single arm overhead press, a kettlebell goblet overhead
press or a single arm overhead carry while walking from one end of the
room to the other.
1 comment:
I think her workout is great because it is focused on challenging the body. It obviously works because if you try to read the concept, you will absolutely understand how metabolism and interval training works.
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