OH! Magazine - Australian Version July 2018 | Page 5

( Fitness & Motivation )
MICHELLE
BRIDGES
THE POWER OF
PARTNER TRAINING
Michelle Bridges helps you stay on the healthy track during the holidays.
hat’s better than sitting on the
couch watching trash TV with your
partner? Training together on a morning,
afternoon, evening or weekend!
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Trust me, in the time it takes you guys to
talk about Daenerys and her dragons, you
can get in a wicked workout that will bond
you better than any gossiping about Game
of Thrones storylines can!
Training together still gives you time to
talk (between sets), plus you get to
encourage and push each other to
produce your best efforts and sneak a
celebratory smooch at the end.
Here’s a terrific training session for two.
You can start with the reps prescribed
and progress to AMRAP ('as many reps as
possible') for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.
Squats: 20 reps Single Leg Deadlifts: 5 reps per side
A barbell will boost this, or go bodyweight
and add a jump to burn baby burn.
Whatever option you choose, remember
feet hip width apart, knees over toes,
torso taut and eyes on the horizon -
technique over time, every time. Stand on 1 leg, and tip your torso forward
as you take your other leg back. As your
torso tips forward let your arms hang
down, then as you stand back up squeeze
your butt. Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell
to kick this up a notch.
Push Ups with a Clap: 10 reps
If your wrists can’t cope with the impact,
grab a powerband, wrap it across the back
of your shoulders and chest, and loop it
under your hands.
This will create
resistance that you would otherwise get
from the explosion extension off the
ground. Choose knees or toes, and
remember to keep your tailbone tucked
and torso taut throughout. Russian Twists: 10 reps (right + left = 1)
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and
lean back keeping your chest up. Twist
your torso from side to side, extending
your arms to full length for added
intensity.
Race your partner as well as racing the
clock, and egg each other on as the going
gets tough – no time out for the team
until the final whistle blows!
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE VIA:
Web: michellebridges.com.au
Facebook: Mishy.Bridges
Twitter: @mishbridges
Instagram: @mishbridges
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