Workout 6: Swiss Ball & Dumbbell Challenge

This workout is the last in the series utilizing a Swiss Ball and dumbbells. It is the most challenging of the three and it builds upon the previous two: workout 4 and workout 5 with Cari Ham from Fitness on the Run. The five exercises Cari taught and I performed were the following:

1. Ball Bench Press (feels good on entire body)

2. Ball 1-Arm Row (fun with a good balance challenge)

3. Ball 1-Leg Hamstring Curl (nice for the tushy and back of the legs)

4. Ball Prone Shoulder Press (hated this one...but great for the posture)

5. Ball Single-Leg Split Squat (total klutz with this one...talk about a tough balancing act!)

Similar to all of our simple, but challenging workouts, it is necessary to perform 15 reps of each of the five exercises. Then, without a break, repeat the series three times. This provides a cardiovascular benefit along with the musculoskeletal advantages of performing resistance exercises.

Enjoy! This one really is a great, full-body workout!

Workout #2 in the No-Equipment Necessary Series with Cari Ham

Here it is! The second in-home workout with Personal Trainer Cari Ham from Fitness on the Run. She makes exercising in the home simple and fun. The program is 5 exercises done in a circuit fashion (doing one set of each exercise in succession and then repeating the whole series 2-3 times) which maintains an elevated heartrate. Thus, you get a cardiovascular workout at the same time you are strengthening your muscles.

Working Out with Fitness on the Run!

I had such a post-New Year's treat yesterday! Cari Ham, from Fitness on the Run, gave me a fantastic workout that I can do at home with absolutely no equipment. It was simple, fun and worked every body part in just a few short minutes. I can't wait to get trained by Cari, the super-trainer, again!