In our on-going effort to create an effective and interesting workout plan, workout partner Michael and I have arrived at the following:
Monday:
- 15 minutes of work on the elliptical machine
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There are many possible weight lifting exercises that you can do to improve your strength and increase your muscle tone. As a rule, I prefer free weights over machine exercises because machines limit you to one plan of motion. By contrast, free weights force you to use stabilizing muscles which tends to improve tone.
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Over the past few weeks, Michael, Michele and I have been following the kettlebell workout routine developed by kettlebell fitness expert Jeff Hopeck. Jeff invited me to one of his classes at the Main Event Fitness Center in northwest Atlanta and I have incorporated one of Jeff's routines into our morning routine.
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Michael demonstrates kettlebell exercises on the Swiss ball.
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