Dumbbell Warrior Workout
Are y’all ready for the weekend? As we prepare for the holidays, we tend to get lost in buying gifts, planning travel and getting ready for guests… and it’s easy to let our fitness (and our health!) take a back seat. But, it’s important for our health and well-being to take of ourselves – especially during […]
Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend Workout
Heading out of town for Thanksgiving? Or, maybe you just need to make sure you burn as many calories as possible in the weekend before the feast. Well, here’s a fast-paced, descending workout that requires NO equipment (jump rope optional!) and is guaranteed to get your heart rate up! This is a great workout for […]
Save the Knees Workout
We get a lot of requests for workouts for people with bad knees who can’t squat or lunge – so here it is! We know you work hard all week, and the weekend is time to focus on time with family and friends. But, if you can find just thirty minutes (and we know you […]
No time? No gym? No problem!
Did you miss a workout this week? Is your weekend crazy and you aren’t sure if you can make it to the gym? No problem – here’s a workout that you can do anywhere to get your heart pumping! Perform 4-5 rounds of 15 reps of each exercise: Jump Squat Jump Lunge Slow Mo Push up (2 seconds […]
Kettlebell Workout
Kettlebells are so versatile – they’re ideal for explosive exercises that work major muscles, burn body fat and build power. This circuit is a great full-body workout for the Kettlebell lover – or anyone! Perform one side of your body, rest, then perform the other. Important: Do not let the Kettlebell touch the ground till you have completed […]
Dumbbell Floor Press
The dumbbell floor press is a shoulder-friendly upper body pressing exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, and arms. Utilizing the floor removes potential strain places on the shoulder joint. It’s also great for those who can’t go overhead! INSTRUCTIONS: Grab dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie flat on your back. Bend knees with feet firmly planted on floor. […]
College Football Kickoff Workout!
COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS OFFICIALLY BACK! All right, football fans, the time has finally come for the anticipation to give way to action, and man, the action in Week 1 — it’s going to be worth the wait. Before you watch the Game of the Decade* LIVE FROM ATLANTA SATURDAY NIGHT, here’s a killer… I mean […]
Burpee
Burpees use virtually every muscle in your body, which makes them a very efficient exercise, and an AWFUL exercise, which is why it’s name, is appropriate. It addition, Burpees places a significant load on your cardiovascular system so you get a cardio workout without having to run a single step (while wishing you were running […]
The Twofer Workout
Hey Team Alloy! Whether on the weekend, a day you can’t make it into the gym, or when you’re traveling, this is a workout you can do just about anywhere – all you need is two dumbbells! It’s a single circuit of three exercises, but don’t be fooled… each exercise is a twofer (as in, two for […]
Do Your Body Good Weekend Workout
Warning: Exercise has been known to cause health and happiness The weekend is upon us! But, before you dig into the chips and salsa – or whatever your snack of choice is – do your body some good by finishing this workout! Perform 4 sets of 8 reps of each exercise. Finish each superset before moving […]