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Pump Some Iron: Two Great Workouts

Since I started strength training with a personal trainer back in March, I’ve received many reader questions regarding workouts. Due to popular request, I asked my trainer to provide two different workouts, especially perfect for runners, that readers can do either at home or in their local gym. The great thing about the body weight workout is that it requires NO props or tools. This is the perfect workout for a business traveler or someone who doesn’t currently belong to a gym.

I hope you enjoy these workouts as much as I did last week while my trainer was out of town!

IMG_0801 (478x640)Body-weight workout (15 repetitions, 4 times through):

Burpee (10 reps)
Push Up
Lateral Lunge
Alternating Side Lunge
Inverted Row
Plank Hold (1 Min)
Leg Raises

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Weighted workout (15 repetitions, 3 times through):
*Chose a weight that is challenging for the last 2-3 repetitions of each set
Split Squat (Stationary Lunge)
Pull Up
Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Curl and Press
Front Squat
Medicine Ball Trunk Twist
Superhero

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If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I can ask my trainer!

In addition, here are the other strength training workouts I’ve previously shared:

Personal Training Check- In

Personal Training Session 2

A TRX Workout

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6 Comments

  1. Amanda @FancyOatmeal August 22, 2011 / 11:23 pm

    This sounds like a great workout. What is a “superhero”?

  2. Megan @ Life As Megan Knows It August 23, 2011 / 9:59 pm

    First it was so nice meeting you at HLS. Hopefully we can meet up again! Second, you totally inspired me to get a trainer and I am training once a week with one. It’s espensive but I like to think it’s worth it. I have been on weight watchers for a couple of months and haven’t seent he results I want so hopefully the trainer will push me.

    • healthyh August 24, 2011 / 12:44 am

      @Megan: I’m so excited for you! Did you stay at your current gym? If you have any questions you’d like me to ask my trainer just let me know!

  3. Amber from Girl with the Red Hair August 24, 2011 / 5:37 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I REALLY want to up my strength training, I think I need to find a routine that I like and just stick with it for a few weeks. I know that it’ll make me a stronger runner!

  4. Debby November 7, 2011 / 10:06 am

    This is the perfect workout for a business traveler or someone who doesn’t currently belong to a gym.:)

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