MARCH 2 02 1 T3 19In association with
Your weight-shedding workout plan(^4) Mountain Climbers
The short rest periods will mean your heart rate never
really sinks back down to resting levels, making the later
exercises in this workout feel much harder. Dig deep and
go hard here for maximum results.
Start in the plank position, resting on your palms and
toes with elbows tucked in close to your body. Bring
your right knee in as close as you can towards your chest
and return it to the starting position. Do the same with
your left knee, then up the pace as soon as you get in the
rhythm. Again, attempt to fit as many reps into 40
seconds, working each leg equally.
(^5) Push-up
Finish the set with an exercise that is as old as time, but
trust us, even a simple push-up will hurt after
everything that has come before it.
Start in full push-up position, with arms fully
extended, and then lower your body until your chest
reaches the floor. Ensure elbows are tucked into your
sides and don’t flare outwards. Return to the starting
position by pushing back up with maximum force but
keep the back straight and don’t let the hips sag.
Perform these relatively quickly but don’t
compromise on form and remember to inhale on the way
down and exhale on the way up.
Rest for two minutes and let the heart rate return to
normal resting levels, control breathing and then start
the routine again. Aim to perform three full circuits in
the 25 minute allotted time but ensure you fit a short cool
down in to avoid injury.
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