Here's a great read on this issue that many today find themselves in and too often look for time as their excuse for not making it to the gym.Just a different type of work out routine that I have personally used many times as my biz had me traveling a lot.
NO TRAINING TIME???? BULLSHIT!!!!
I forget where I saw this but found it in my archives.Weights have been changed to suit me and you will adjust weights to fit your strength levels.The routine is a good one if you're pressed for time as I am many times.
Here’s how to retain the strength and muscular development gained through years of hard work, and even progress further, without 1-2 hour workouts you no longer have time for.
Being a busy business and family man often conflicts with training time. Pressing family and business matters frequently do and should receive priority over workouts.
Compound this with reduced training motivation after 10 - 20 - 30 or more years of working out; then missing workouts becomes a major problem.
Sound familiar? Try this! Six dally workouts a week; 15-20 minutes each. Anyone should be able to allot 15 minutes a day for exercising.
This training method works best in a home gym; eliminating both travel time and waiting for equipment.
These concepts are incorporated in short daily workouts:
—Exercise only 2-3 different muscles each workout.
—Do only one exercise per muscle, i.e. thighs—squats.
—Use one warmup set for each exercise performed.
—Basic set scheme; 1 warmup set and 3 regular sets.
—Use basic exercises: full squats, presses, lat pulldowns, etc.
—Short rest periods: 1 minute maximum between sets.
Here’s a sample routine I currently use.
MONDAY
Lat Pulldowns: 155 lbs. x 15, 235x10, 200x10, 215x10.
Stiff Leg Deadlift: 0 lb. x 10, 195x10, 265x10, 235x10.
TUESDAY
Full Squats: 0 lbs. xl0, 185x10, 255x10, 295x8.
Donkey calf Raise: 65 lbs. x 20, 145x20, 95x20.
WEDNESDAY
Dumbbell Bench Press: 60 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 110 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12.
Alt. Dumbbell press: 40 lb. pair x15, 75 lb.pair x10, 80 lb. pair x10, 6O lb. pair x10.
Incline Curls Dumbbells: 30 lb. pair x10, 50 lb. pair x 10, 45 lb. pair x 10, 45 lb. pair x 10.
THURSDAY
Lat Pulldown: 165 lbs. x 15, 195x10, 220x10, 195x10.
Stiff Leg Deadlift: 0 lbs. x 15, 145 x15, 145x15, 165x15.
FRIDAY
Squats: 0 lbs. x 10, 165x10, 275x15, 335x15.
Donkey Calves: 65 lbs. x 20, 125x20, 125x20.
SATURDAY
Dumbbell Bench Press: 60 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12.
Alt. Dumbbell Press: 40 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 65 lb. pair x 12, 65 lb. pair x 12.
Incline Dumbbell Curl: 30 lb. pair x 10, 50 lb. pair x8, 55 lb. pair x 8, 55 lb. pair x 8.
Once or twice a month, instead of the regular squat workout, try a one rep maximum in the squat or any other exercise.
My last attempt in the full squat went as follows: 185x10, 205x10, 285x1, 335x1, 375x1, 425x1. The workout was then concluded with the regular calf exercise.
The poundages aren’t really important other than as an illustration of the 15-20 minute workout.
Varying reps and weights each workout is great for motivation; as consistently alternating heavy workout poundages with medium weights and occasional maximum attempts provides a welcome relief from monotony.
Try short workouts if your time is limited. They’ve been beneficial for me and could work for you.
NO TRAINING TIME???? BULLSHIT!!!!
I forget where I saw this but found it in my archives.Weights have been changed to suit me and you will adjust weights to fit your strength levels.The routine is a good one if you're pressed for time as I am many times.
Here’s how to retain the strength and muscular development gained through years of hard work, and even progress further, without 1-2 hour workouts you no longer have time for.
Being a busy business and family man often conflicts with training time. Pressing family and business matters frequently do and should receive priority over workouts.
Compound this with reduced training motivation after 10 - 20 - 30 or more years of working out; then missing workouts becomes a major problem.
Sound familiar? Try this! Six dally workouts a week; 15-20 minutes each. Anyone should be able to allot 15 minutes a day for exercising.
This training method works best in a home gym; eliminating both travel time and waiting for equipment.
These concepts are incorporated in short daily workouts:
—Exercise only 2-3 different muscles each workout.
—Do only one exercise per muscle, i.e. thighs—squats.
—Use one warmup set for each exercise performed.
—Basic set scheme; 1 warmup set and 3 regular sets.
—Use basic exercises: full squats, presses, lat pulldowns, etc.
—Short rest periods: 1 minute maximum between sets.
Here’s a sample routine I currently use.
MONDAY
Lat Pulldowns: 155 lbs. x 15, 235x10, 200x10, 215x10.
Stiff Leg Deadlift: 0 lb. x 10, 195x10, 265x10, 235x10.
TUESDAY
Full Squats: 0 lbs. xl0, 185x10, 255x10, 295x8.
Donkey calf Raise: 65 lbs. x 20, 145x20, 95x20.
WEDNESDAY
Dumbbell Bench Press: 60 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 110 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12.
Alt. Dumbbell press: 40 lb. pair x15, 75 lb.pair x10, 80 lb. pair x10, 6O lb. pair x10.
Incline Curls Dumbbells: 30 lb. pair x10, 50 lb. pair x 10, 45 lb. pair x 10, 45 lb. pair x 10.
THURSDAY
Lat Pulldown: 165 lbs. x 15, 195x10, 220x10, 195x10.
Stiff Leg Deadlift: 0 lbs. x 15, 145 x15, 145x15, 165x15.
FRIDAY
Squats: 0 lbs. x 10, 165x10, 275x15, 335x15.
Donkey Calves: 65 lbs. x 20, 125x20, 125x20.
SATURDAY
Dumbbell Bench Press: 60 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12, 100 lb. pair x 12.
Alt. Dumbbell Press: 40 lb. pair x 10, 85 lb. pair x 12, 65 lb. pair x 12, 65 lb. pair x 12.
Incline Dumbbell Curl: 30 lb. pair x 10, 50 lb. pair x8, 55 lb. pair x 8, 55 lb. pair x 8.
Once or twice a month, instead of the regular squat workout, try a one rep maximum in the squat or any other exercise.
My last attempt in the full squat went as follows: 185x10, 205x10, 285x1, 335x1, 375x1, 425x1. The workout was then concluded with the regular calf exercise.
The poundages aren’t really important other than as an illustration of the 15-20 minute workout.
Varying reps and weights each workout is great for motivation; as consistently alternating heavy workout poundages with medium weights and occasional maximum attempts provides a welcome relief from monotony.
Try short workouts if your time is limited. They’ve been beneficial for me and could work for you.
