Living Magazine Winter Living Magazine 2015/2016 | Page 11

What You’ll Need

Your preworkout Mito2Max® and a quick
inhalation of your favorite uplifting CPTG®
essential oil
Motivation
A (small) workout partner(s)
Stopwatch (optional)

The Plan

1. Complete 10–15 repetitions of each movement
2. Move on to the next movement with as little rest as possible
3. Complete all four movements of the cycle and rest 30–60 seconds before repeating
4. Complete as many cycles as possible in 30 minutes

Pushup (Push)

Upright Row (Pull)

Variations: Alter hand or foot positions to vary
difficulty or emphasize specific muscle groups, increase
load via a weight vest or a child on your back.

Variations: Pull-ups, bent-over rows using a band

Freestanding Squat (Squat)

Tabletop Bridge (Stability)

Variations: Alter foot positions to vary difficulty or

Variations: Plank, side bridge, increase load via a

emphasize specific muscle groups, increase load via a
weight vest or a child on your back (or chest).

or other resistance tools, alter grip to emphasize
specific muscle groups.

weight vest or a child on your back (or chest).

Physical fitness doesn’t halt when the weather
gets cold and resume with another New Year’s
resolution. Use the cold weather as an opportunity
to bring your workout routine into the home, where
you can try something new, get re-energized about
exercise, and involve your children.

Dr. Damian Rodriguez is a member of the
dōTERRA education department. Prior to joining
dōTERRA, he worked in public health and as a
strength coach and nutritionist for professional
and collegiate athletes. He holds both a doctorate
in Health Sciences with an emphasis in obesity
and an M.S. in Human Movement from A.T. Still University, as
well as numerous professional certifications in exercise and
nutrition. Dr. Rodriguez is a lifelong athlete who has competed
in everything from powerlifting to triathlons and is very
passionate about educating the public about healthy lifestyle
habits. He is a father of two beautiful children.

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National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Integrated Resistance Training. 2008.