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Intense Workout

Russell Lee Personal Training Bangkok

You Just Have to Jump!

If you’ve trained with me before, you’ve probably heard me say this... ‘Just jump!’ That’s how I always like tomotivate my clients. Yes, just go for it. Don’t let your mind trick you or talk yourself out of it. If you can run 8 km /hr on the treadmill for 5 minutes, or even 10 minutes (I know this speed still sounds scary for most of you) then you should try 9 km or even 10 km for 5-10 minutes to increase the intensity of your workout which is beneficial because you’ll produce more natural HGH (human growth hormone) inside your body. What is HGH for? It will burn your body fat quickly and most of all, keep you staying young and more energetic! You will also probably think that doing 20 push ups is kind of awesome, huh? Yes, but you know you can actually do more then that and burn more fat whilst building up more strength. The human body is so precise, amazing and adaptable. The only limit is our mind, other than that; I believe there is no limit for us. Think about this though, if the sky is the limit, we’d never be able to travel in the sky and even to the moon! There’s no limit! The only limit is you mind so let’s do 100 push ups and squats next time with me or with your trainer! (Ok, I know I’m being over optimistic…ha ha!)

By the way, I run 14 km for 10 minutes and I can do 100 push ups easily in front of you….I’m only human too like everyone of you. So, if I can do it, so can you. I’m nothing special!

My trainer Yuki is returning to Japan soon so we are replacing his programme ‘Awareness through Movement’ with Tai Chi http://www.bangkokpersonaltraining.com/taichi.html Machiyo is a lovely and very professional Tai Chi instructor. She is serious like me when it comes to training haha! She is a real martial arts practitioner and she studied this ancient Chinese Kung Fu in Beijing. However, not only is it great for martial arts but also very effective as ‘moving meditation’ and we are offering a FREE session. We all practice Tai Chi every Thursday at 2pm at The Racquet Club http://www.rqclub.com/ which is next to our office so you are all welcome to join us for FREE! Go to http://www.rqclub.com/contact.htm to find a map to The Racquet Club.

 

Enjoy Life!

Russell Lee

Executive Director

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Stability Ball Full Body Workout

 

Exercises
Dumbbell Press on Ball

1) Sit in upright position on ball with feet flat on floor and DB in each hand. (You may rest each DB on the corresponding thigh.)
2) Walk feet forward allowing ball to roll underneath body until it is positioned on mid to upper back region (you may rest head on ball). Raise hips to create a “table top” position parallel to floor.
3) Start position: Maintaining stability, bring DB’s to shoulders and press up positioning DB’s above the chest with palms facing forward.
4) Lower the DB’s keeping your forearms perpendicular to the floor and your hands aligned at the nipple line.
5) Let your upper arms go slightly past parallel to the floor and press the DB’s up to the start position.
6) Remember to keep both feet flat on the floor at all times and keep the lower back in a neutral position. If maintaining stability is difficult, lower hips below parallel until stability is established.touch your hands to your feet.
3) Return to start position.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 12 - 15      
2 12 - 15      
3 12 - 15      

 

Wall Squat Hold with resistance

1. Start by placing the ball behind the small of your back and stand on the resistance band.
2. Squat down to a parallel position and continue to keep tension on the band.
3. Hold this position for the recommended time and then repeat.

Trainer's comments:
You may substitute dumbells to replace the bands for added resistance.

 

DB bentover row with ball


1) Stand with feet hip width and knees slightly bent.
2) Start position: Bend at hips with back straight and knees bent . Take one hand and place on ball that is approximately waist height to support upper body. Hold DB in other hand with a neutral grip and let arm hang straight down (perpendicular to floor).
3) Keeping elbows close to body, pull DB up to body and squeeze shoulder blades together at top of movement.
4) Return to start position.
5) Remember to keep back and head straight - hyperextension, flexion, or trunk rotation may cause injury.
Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 12 - 15      
2 12 - 15      
3 12 - 15      

Single Leg Curl (on ball)

1) Assume back lying position on floor. Place hands at sides with palms down on floor.
2) Start position: Place heel of one foot on top of Flexaball. Other leg should be held in the air above ball. Raise hips off floor by pushing heel down into ball.
3) Curl ball towards glutes by flexing at the knee. Hips should remain off floor.
4) Return to start position.
5) Remember to maintain stability of ball by utilizing muscles in the trunk and core. To increase difficulty, raise hands up over chest.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 12 - 15      
2 12 - 15      
3 12 - 15      

StLateral Raise

1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart or sit on bench in upright position.
2) Start position: Grasp DB’s with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Arms should hang down at sides with elbows slightly bent.
3) Raise DB’s to side of body at shoulder height keeping elbows only slightly bent.
4) Return to start position.
5) Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position - hyperextension or flexion may cause injury. Keep shoulders stabilized by squeezing shoulder blades together throughout movement.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 12 - 15      
2 12 - 15      
3 12 - 15      

Elbow Bridge

Starting Position: Place forearms and elbows on the ball and form a plank or bridge position.
Hold for the prescribed number of seconds. You should feel your abdominals working during this exercise.
 

Reverse Fly with Cobra

1. Start by lying face down on the ball below your abdomen and hold dumbells down towards the ground.
2. Slowly arch your lower back and hold this position. While holding this position bring the dumbells out and up until parallel with your shoulders.
3. Pinch your shoulder blades in towards your spine while doing this.
4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended repetitions.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 12 - 15      
2 12 - 15      
3 12 - 15      

Reverse Curl

1) Start position: Lie with back on floor or bench with hips flexed at 90° and feet in air holding onto a ball. Position arms at sides with palms down on floor.
2) Leading with the heels towards the ceiling, raise glutes (butt) off floor or bench.
3) Return to start position.
4) Remember keep legs from swinging to prevent momentum throughout the exercise.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1 15 - 20      
2 15 - 20      
3 15 - 20      

DB tricep extensions on ball

1) Sit in upright position on a ball.
2) Start position: Lie onto back and bring the dumbells to your chest. Press dumbells up so that the dumbells are directly over upper chest.
3) Lower dumbells toward forehead by bending elbows to 90°. Elbows should remain pointing forward.
4) Return to start position.

Sets
Reps
Weight/Resistance
Tempo
Time
1
12 - 15      
2
12 - 15      

 

 
 
 

 

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