Training is pleasant, and makes you feel energetic. However, when looking for performance, training has to be managed, and focused. To maximize your effort, your muscles have to be well rested. Not resting properly hinders your fitness, and slows you down. It also significantly increases the risk of injuries Easy days and rest days must be respected more than the actual training. They are the gages of your performance. It's natural for most to assume that because exercise is critical to improved fitness it's the only thing that matters. When to run hard, when to race, when to go easy, when to rest, are very important factors that work hand in hand. There has to be a balance within your train
The 10-minute workout: Pick 4 exercises and do 3 sets of each: 20 seconds on/ 20 seconds off. Then do 3 sets of back extensions. Make sure you include each muscle set ( Lower Abdomnials, Obliques, and Upper Abdominals) at least once. For all: Go slow and steady Stuck in your gut. (tighten up the muscles like you are trying to pull your belly button in) Watch your back you are working your core not your back if you are feeling your back too much you are doing it wrong. Beasts (Lower Abdominals) Lie on your back, lift legs slowly up in then back down, then lift hips up and back down. Leg Circles (LA and Obliques) Lie on your back lift legs slightly and circle legs around Twisting Toe Touch (U
