Workout Guides Archives - CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

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Nov

Fit in 15 – Cardio Crusher

Complete AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) during this 15-minute cardio-crusher workout. Get Fit in 15! Sled Push on Curved Treadmill Find the resistance level on the right and increase the resistance somewhere between 8 and 10. Place your hands on the front handlebars, tucking your shoulders under. Start marching and move to move that…

20

Nov

Fit in 15 – Kettlebell Crusher

This quick workout utilizes a kettlebell and can be done in as little as 15 minutes! Complete six rounds each of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps. Reps will go down by five each round until there are zero reps left, so round one is 30 reps of every exercise*, round two is 25…

1

Oct

Which Group Ex Class is Best for You?

We have several group exercise options and sometimes it can be hard to determine which class is the best for you. We’ve put together a list based on some of your most-asked questions to help you find your next favorite workout! Short on time? CXWORX (30 min) — Mon 5:15 pm with Trevor C. BODYPUMP…

12

Sep

Functional Movement Corrections

During a Functional Movement Screen a trainer will have you do seven fundamental movement patterns and will use the results to evaluate your quality of movement. That sounds great, but what exactly does that mean? Let’s break it down to how this screen can help you personally. Squat CorrectionLunge CorrectionShoulder CorrectionSquat Correction Do you want…

28

Jun

Get Inside to Get Outside

Summer arrived this week with the heat on high!! When the temperature tops out at 100 as it can do here in Colorado, it's tempting to hide out in a dark and cool movie theater, or on a shaded patio at happy hour, and forget about getting out and being active! Don't let the heat…

31

Jan

How Much?

Sure, we all know that doing some cardio will help us burn calories, but just how much? Rather than do any fancy calculations, we are rolling out a new feature at the center very soon, and here is your opportunity to get a first peek! The images below are our new Cardio Count Cards, and…

29

May

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: DUMBBELL DESTRUCTION

Simple and effective. Try this awesome workout with dumbbells! Perform 3 rounds, 10 reps of each exercise. Have a question? Ask a fitness specialist while you’re here! Tag us on Facebook or Twitter with your thoughts of this Workout of the Week: #WOW #workoutoftheweek @anschutzwell Pillar Prep Check out our post on Pillar Prep to get…

22

May

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: BAND BLASTER

Bands provide a resistance work out your body will not soon forget! Perform 3 rounds, 10 reps of each exercise. Have a question? Ask a fitness specialist while you’re here! Tag us on Facebook or Twitter with your thoughts of this Workout of the Week: #WOW #workoutoftheweek @anschutzwell Pillar Prep Check out our post on Pillar…

15

May

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: BOSU BALANCE

Balance to build a stronger foundation! Perform 3 rounds, 10 reps of each exercise. Have a question? Ask a fitness specialist while you’re here! Tag us on Facebook or Twitter with your thoughts of this Workout of the Week: #WOW #workoutoftheweek @anschutzwell Pillar Prep Check out our post on Pillar Prep to get warm-up ideas! Bosu…

9

May

FIT Groups

FIT Groups (Functional Innovative Training Groups) are a great way to get the benefits of personal training and group fitness combined. Will I fit in with a FIT Group? We like to stick with what we are comfortable with. That’s why working out on your own can become a daunting process towards progress. If working…

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