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Posted on Jul 7th 2009 4:00PM by Bev SklarFiled Under: Fitness
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Stand in front of a full-length mirror. You're looking at the most affordable, accessible set of weights ever -- your body. Lift your own mass with these portable supersets by Women's Health for an on-the-go, toning, gear-free workout.
Supersets are calorie-burning, back-to-back moves without any breaks in between, so have that water bottle handy. Aim for three to four rounds of each superset (10 minutes or less), then take a welcome 60-second rest between rounds. Here are the first three superset moves comprising a five-superset workout:
Superset 1: Planks -- aka a modified push-up. Holding this position for more than 30 seconds delivers a real burn. Still too easy? Raise your right arm and left leg for two seconds, return to standard pose, then switch. Repeat sequence for a full 60 seconds.
Superset 2A: Reverse Lunges -- Complete 10 alternating reverse lunges per leg. Repeat for approximately 10 minutes, but take it easy if you're new to lunges. Remember, you can rest before hitting this next beautiful move.
Superset 2B: Side Planks -- Say hello to your core with alternating side planks held for 30 seconds each side. Don't forget you're trying for three to four rounds of each superset. Side planks look pretty, but guaranteed it's a tired pretty. Then finish out with Superset 3A: Hip-Thigh Extensions and 3B: T-Push-Ups.
Don't miss Superset moves 6-10 for a new shake at a total-body, killer workout. Makes you wish you could go halfsies with a friend on that gym membership, then superset the rest of your workouts at home.
Supersets are calorie-burning, back-to-back moves without any breaks in between, so have that water bottle handy. Aim for three to four rounds of each superset (10 minutes or less), then take a welcome 60-second rest between rounds. Here are the first three superset moves comprising a five-superset workout:
Superset 1: Planks -- aka a modified push-up. Holding this position for more than 30 seconds delivers a real burn. Still too easy? Raise your right arm and left leg for two seconds, return to standard pose, then switch. Repeat sequence for a full 60 seconds.
Superset 2A: Reverse Lunges -- Complete 10 alternating reverse lunges per leg. Repeat for approximately 10 minutes, but take it easy if you're new to lunges. Remember, you can rest before hitting this next beautiful move.
Superset 2B: Side Planks -- Say hello to your core with alternating side planks held for 30 seconds each side. Don't forget you're trying for three to four rounds of each superset. Side planks look pretty, but guaranteed it's a tired pretty. Then finish out with Superset 3A: Hip-Thigh Extensions and 3B: T-Push-Ups.
Don't miss Superset moves 6-10 for a new shake at a total-body, killer workout. Makes you wish you could go halfsies with a friend on that gym membership, then superset the rest of your workouts at home.
