BODY
BLAST CALORIES
IN 12 MINUTES
Instead of just hoofing it in the park, try mixing up your routine
with this total-body workout from Darren Taylor, co-owner of
Boot Camp Fitness in Brooklyn.
Minute 0–2: Walk briskly, taking long strides and swinging your arms in
an exaggerated fashion.
Minute 2–3: Stop at a bench (or a roomy spot) and stretch your legs,
arms and back.
Minute 3–5: Do 20 jumping jacks, then jog for 20 seconds, bringing
knees as high as you can. Repeat sequence 3 times.
Minute 5–6: Do 15 push-ups (modified or full).
Minute 6–7: Do triceps dips off a bench or step (as many as you can).
Minute 7–8: Lunge forward with right foot, hold for a few seconds, and
return to start. Do 10 lunges, alternating sides.
Minute 8–9: Do 20 seconds of each: running in place, mountain climbers
(in push-up position, alternate bringing left and right knee
up toward chest), running in place again.
Minute 9–10: Squat 15 times, then run in place for 20 seconds.
Minute 10–11: Do 20 lunges (alternating legs each time).
Minute 11–12: Finish with 20 crunches.
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You asked!
“What’s a better workout for the elliptical—lots
of resistance and a slow speed, or superfast at a
low level?” —Kelly Scheidegger, 40, Minneapolis
A: If you’re looking to burn the most calories (as well as tone
your glutes, hamstrings and quads), ride at a higher resistance
(level 10 to 15) and a lower speed (around 40 to 50 rpm),
according to Katherine Adamenko, a personal trainer at
Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York City. If you’re looking to
improve your cardio endurance, ride at a lower resistance
(level 3) and moving your legs faster (about 60 to 80 rpm).
Want the best of both worlds? Do intervals, alternating three
minutes at a high resistance with one minute at a lower one.
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look good in an itsy-bitsy pink bathing
suit on The Apprentice Los Angeles.
Simon Cowell—Displays his man
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(with lots of droll attitude).
Kid Rock—Even with stringy hair
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original king of confidence still attracts
babes, even in his pajamas.
