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ALEX BEATTIE
Men’s Fitness cover star and founder of the Achievable Academy, Alex Beattie is an elite PT with knowledge across all facets of training. Teaming up with adidas, Alex delivers insights into how he trains and how you can implement adidas training accessories in to your regime.
WORKOUT #1
RESISTANCE + SKIPPING
Equipment: adidas Resistance Tube, Skipping Rope / Format: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Exercise 1: Squat Press Exercise 2: Skipping Exercise 3: Curl/Lat Raise Exercise 4: Loaded Lunge Exercise 5: Russian Twist Exercise 6: V-Sit Crunch
Up the challenge - To further ramp up the challenge, perform more reps per exercise or reduce rest time. Follow a framework with 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds rest per exercise and repeat the six exercises 5 times each.
EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE WORKOUT #1
WORKOUT #2
SLAM BALL BLAST
Equipment: adidas Slam Ball (optional Fitness Mat) / Format: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Exercise 1: Slams - Exercise 2: Russian Twists - Exercise 3: Burpee\Press - Exercise 4: Single Arm Push Ups - Exercise 5: Wall Slams - Exercise 6: Squat Throws
Up the challenge: To further ramp up the challenge, perform the exercise with a heavier slam ball or reduce rest time. Follow a framework with 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds rest per exercise and repeat the six exercises four times each.
EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE WORKOUT #2
WORKOUT #3
WEIGHTED VEST LOWER BODY WORKOUT
Equipment: adidas Performance Weighted Vest (optional Fitness Mat) / Format: Circuit (Repeat for four rounds)
Exercise 1: Squat Jumps (20 reps) - Exercise 2: Driver Lunges (10 per leg) - Exercise 3: 1/2 Burpees (15 reps) - Exercise 4: Jump Lunges (20 reps)
Up the challenge: To further ramp up the challenge, perform more reps per exercise or add more rounds until you hit your limit. Follow a framework of completing the round before resting for as long as you see fit. Reduce this rest to further challenge yourself.
EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE WORKOUT #3
WORKOUT #4
RESISTANCE TUBE FULL BODY WORKOUT
Equipment: adidas Resistance Tubes (optional Fitness Mat) / Format: Circuit (Repeat for four rounds)
Exercise 1: Split Squats (15 reps) - Exercise 2: Bent Over Rows (15 reps) - Exercise 3: Lateral Raises (15 reps) - Exercise 4: Bicep Curl (15 reps) - Exercise 5: Overhead Tricep Extensions (15 reps) - Exercise 6: Chest Press (15 reps) - Exercise 7: Kickbacks (15 reps) - Exercise 8: Rear Lunges (15 reps)
Up the challenge: To further ramp up the challenge use a stronger resistance band or increase the number or reps.
EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE WORKOUT #4
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