Friday, January 21, 2011

Tennis, Anyone?

I love my DVR, and here's why.  The Australian Open started this week.  That means that every night you can find me plopped and immobile on my couch while I try to decide who I like better: Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal.  They are both incredibly talented players, they are both gentlemen who act like they've got some sense, and let's face it, they're both pretty darn cute.  I'm also starting to lean a little in favor of Gael Monfils, but that might just be because I really like to say his name.

Anyway, in honor of the Australian Open, here is the workout I'm planning to do Sunday with Becky.  We have not tested it out yet so do it at your own risk until I can get back to you with the results.

THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WORKOUT

Each person gets one of the following:

Challenge - you may challenge your workout partner to do an exercise twice.
Tie Break - you may challenge your workout partner to see who can do more reps in an exercise.
Love - you may take one opportunity to stall.

There is some jumping and hopping in this workout, and that would be because it is the Australian Open and you know what there are lots of in Australia, right?  Kangaroos.  Come on, work with me here.  I know it's dumb but it will be fun.  Also you should make a lot of racquet during this workout.

Circuit #1 - The Game Set - Start with one minute jump rope.  Then do:

1.  15 Push-Ups
2.  30 Stability Ball Squats
3.  40 Oblique Crunches to the left
4.  15 Reverse Crunches
5.  30 Lat Pull Down
6.  40 Oblique Crunches to the right

Circuit #2 - The Set Set - Start with one minute jumping jacks (with weights if you're feeling sassy).  Then do two sets of 15 each:

1.  Leg Curl/Leg Extension Super Set
2.  Roman Chair
3.  Chest Press/Flye Super Set on the stability ball
4.  Triceps Extension
5.  Upright Row/Bicep Curl Super Set

Circuit #3 - The Match Set - Start with one minute jump rope.  Then do 2 sets at 30 seconds each:

Skull Crunches
Overhead press on the stability ball
Triceps Pressdown with rope
Wall sit/bicep curl
Dips

Circuit #4 - Deuce

Get the advantage of 100 crunches.

G'Day, Mates!

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