Saturday 31 January 2015

Hill Walking: The ultimate workout

After being inundated with messages asking how I train, I thought it would be a great idea to share my weekly fitness regime.

Please note that the following workout is intense & should be built up over time. Pushing your body too far, too soon, is how injuries occur, fatigue develops & exercise becomes a chore:

Day 1: Hill climbing x 11 up & down, followed by double step climbs x 11

Day 2: Hill climbing x 9 up & down, followed by 10 x double step climbs & 5 x step sprints (running up & down steps as fast as you can)

Day 3: Rest, with upper body strengthening using weights & a balance ball (core)

Day 4: Hill climbing x 8 up & down, followed by 11 x double step climbs

Day 5: Hill climbing x 5 up & down, followed by 10 x double step climbs OR a 40 minute bike ride

Day 6: Hill climbing x 8/9 up & down, followed by 11 x double step climbs & arm strengthening using weights

Day 7: REST!!

The duration of my training sessions can last from 30-50 minutes depending on my speed & stamina, with my core & arm strengthening sessions only lasting 15-20 minutes.

Due to the extreme incline of where I train, my stomach & booty also get a great workout which means my body requires very little additional work on those stubborn problem areas!
I honestly cannot recommend hill climbing enough, particularly if you're wanting to transform your body, get a booty lift, abs & gain some serious muscle! Plus you can't beat those stunning views & fresh air.

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